Linda Allison Darr, dedicated volunteer
Linda Allison Darr, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born April 26, 1947, in Bradford, Pa., Linda was the daughter of William J. and Margaret W. Allison. She was raised in Indiana, Pa., where she attended Indiana High School before pursuing a degree in journalism at Penn State University.
Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She married John K. Darr in 1976, and they shared 43 years of marriage until John's passing in 2019. Together, they raised two sons, Josh and Chris, and Linda dedicated much of her life to caring for her family.
She had a deep love for antiques, garage sales, and the thrill of finding a great bargain. In her later years, she especially enjoyed working at Lewes Mercantile Antique Gallery in Lewes, where she also operated her own booth. The search for treasures and the joy of sharing them brought her great happiness.
Linda was a dedicated volunteer for many causes. She was active in supporting school activities from her sons’ elementary through high school, culminating in the role of PTA president of Langley High School. Her joy of volunteering spread into her local communities, most notably for Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum annual Beach Ball fundraiser as well as The Mansion in May to fundraise for a local hospital in Morristown, N.J.
Linda is survived by her sons, Joshua (Mary Beth) Darr of Glenview, Ill., and Christopher (Erin) Darr of Hershey, Pa.; and her five beloved granddaughters: Allison, Annabelle, Emma, Abigail and Caroline Darr. She is also survived by her brother, David (Debbie) Allison of Spring, Texas; and brothers-in-law, Bill (Donna) Darr of Indiana, Pa., and Tom (Jonelle) Darr of Camp Hill, Pa.
The family would like to extend a sincere sentiment of gratitude to Julia Thomas and Suzi Guberman for the love, friendship, and amazing care they afforded Linda.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda’s honor to the John K. Darr Veterans Fund through Meals on Wheels Lewes/Rehoboth, mealsonwheels-lr.org.
Services will be private.
Visit Linda’s Life Memorial at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
