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Darlene Ann Witkus

June 4, 1953 - March 17, 2024

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Life Event Center at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.
111 South Queen Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
Friday 3/22, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Life Event Center at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.
111 South Queen Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
Saturday 3/23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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Service
Life Event Center at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.
111 South Queen Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
Saturday 3/23, 10:00 am

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Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
7225 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
Saturday 3/23

Darlene A. Witkus, (70), of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, MD on June 4, 1953, to the late Earl Harman and Nellie (Bessling) Harman.

Darlene worked in multiple positions for EMR Services for 35 years in Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, and New Castle, DE. She was an avid fan of Baltimore sports teams and was always sure to attend or watch their games. In her free time, Darlene enjoyed traveling, needlepoint, Bunco, and playing bingo. She loved traveling the world and seeing different places, people, and things.

Darlene is a member of RSES – Refrigeration Service Engineer Society, the Ladies Auxiliary, and served on the credentials committee.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Ratib Baker, CMS of Rising Sun, MD; two stepdaughters: Kimberly Baker and her husband, Brian of Rodgers Forge, MD and Amanda Baker currently of Dakar, Senegal, Africa; two step-grandchildren: Nora and Caroline Baker; sister, Joann Beaver and her husband, Ted of Pasadena, MD; Debbie Sprucebank and her husband Keith of Bel Air, MD, Justin Price and several other nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 7:00PM-9:00PM at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 South Queen Street, Rising Sun, MD where family and friends are welcome to join. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:00AM at R.T. Foard Funeral Home where family and friends are welcomed to join at 9:00AM. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 7225 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital” and send in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.

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Life Event Center at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.
111 South Queen Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
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Friday 3/22, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Life Event Center at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.
111 South Queen Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
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Saturday 3/23, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Life Event Center at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A.
111 South Queen Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
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Saturday 3/23, 10:00 am
Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
7225 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
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Saturday 3/23

Darlene A. Witkus, (70), of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, MD on June 4, 1953, to the late Earl Harman and Nellie (Bessling) Harman. Darlene worked in multiple positions for EMR Services for 35 years in Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, and New Castle, DE. SheContinue Reading

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Marie Plummer left a message on March 22, 2024:
In memory of Darlene Ann Witkus, Marie Plummer lit a candle
thomas eells left a message on March 22, 2024:
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Leona S. Baker left a message on March 20, 2024:
I know that Darlene dearly loved Nora and Caroline and found happiness in doting on them. I can think of no better honor than to donate to St, Judes in their quest for a cure for cancer. Bless you, Darlene for that loving thought Lee
Carol Klessig left a message on March 20, 2024:
Brian, Sending prayers and peace your way. Praying that precious memories of the times spent with your mother-in-law and family will warm your heart in the days/weeks/months and years to come.
Lori Schiavo left a message on March 19, 2024:
Rest well, sweet Darlene! Ratib and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. May time and love support you through this process and your memories carry her with you always. Condolences, too, on behalf of the RSES HQ and Board. Lori Schiavo
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Karel Henneberger left a message on March 19, 2024:
While I didn't know Darlene very well, I certainly admired her emotional strength and courage. She was an important part of my nephew's and his daughters' lives. She will be missed. “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened” -Dr Seuss
Lisa Elways left a message on March 19, 2024:
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Darlene was a treasure.
RT Foard left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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