Darlene K. Erick Obituary
The passing of Darlene K. Erick of Lancaster, Ohio occurred on October 27, 2026. Darlene, born on May 20, 1951, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Darlene K. Erick or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Waits and Dorothea Waits; and her husband James E. Erick. She is survived by: her daughters, Kimberly Fannin of Lancaster and Kara Smith (Ronald) of Lancaster; her grandchildren, Kindra Price (Alec), Haley Fannin (Chase Taggart) and Casey; her great grandchildren, Braelin, Blakely, Bennett, Baylor, Braxton and Wesley; and her siblings, Roy Waits (Marjie) of Sugar Grove, Sandy Hintz of Lancaster and Maryliz Hutchinson (Randal) of Lancaster. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many special friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home - Lancaster (405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130). The inurnment will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Forest Rose Cemetery (1238 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130).
