Obituary of Jane A. Darling

Jane Ann Darling Apalachin: Jane Ann Darling (Van Dusen) passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Jane was predeceased by her parents, Lyle J. and Evangeline Ruth Van Dusen and best friend and sister, Vicki Diane Prentice. She is survived by her three loving children, Vicki Darling, David Darling and Kelly (Darling) Hawkins. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Michael Darling, Kristi (Hawkins) Mann and TJ Hawkins as well as several nieces and nephews. Her accomplishments in life include graduating from the Robert Packer School of Nursing in 1958 and the successful ownership for nearly 40 years of Darling Tax Service in Apalachin. Jane was also a charter member and the first president of the NYS Chapter of the NATP and was instrumental in starting a local tax practitioners group. She traveled the state and country teaching Federal and NYS tax preparation. Jane was president of the former Owego Business and Professional Women's Club as well as their District VI Director. At one time, she was active in the Toastmaster's Organization. She will be sorely missed by her loving family and many good friends. Jane and her family are very grateful to the many kindnesses that were extended to her and her family through these trying times especially Connie Barton and her staff at The Grant Homestead as well as Tioga County Hospice. Calling hours for friends and family will be on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home Inc., 6519 Route 434, Apalachin, from 6-8 p.m. Private funeral services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.