Darlene D Atkinson,

Age 72, of Carrollton, passed away Monday, Feb. 3rd in Aultman Hospital. She was born March 1, 1952 in Massillon to Allen and Merl (Garrett) Gallagher. She graduated from East Canton High School, Class of 1970.  She was a cook at Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center where she retired from. In addition to her passion for cooking she enjoyed music and loved spending quality time with family. Her husband, children and grandchildren meant the world to her.

She is survived by her loving husband Russell "Ack" Atkinson, daughter Tricia (Brian) Moyer, son Robert Atkinson, and daughter-in-law Shannon Atkinson, all of Carrollton, four grandchildren who brought her immense joy, Lane Atkinson, Ruby Moyer, Oliver Moyer, and Lila Atkinson, four sisters, Barbara Moser of Boliver, Sue Dragomier of Canton, Vicky Butchelli of Alliance, and Melody (Leonard) Hoskinson of Marietta, and a brother, Glenn Gallagher of Massillon, She is also survived by a special cousin, Dorothy (Mark) Snyder, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Huffstutler and Phyllis Gearhart, niece, Stephanie Moser, great nephew, Jackson Schneckloth, and a very special friend Martha Gearhart.
Calling Hours will be held on Saturday from 11:00-12:00pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral home in Minerva with a Funeral Service being held at 12:00pm. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.