Darlene Faye (Gross) West, 70, of Essex, MD, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026.

She was born on September 13, 1955, in Maryland and was a daughter of the late Arthur Matthew Gross and Lois Riffe Gross.

Darlene is survived by her son, Robert West Jr.; three brothers, Tony Gross, Barry Gross and Carlas Gross; and her sister, Brenda Sickles. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Gross.

A funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon on Saturday, September 12, at the Luray Pentecostal Church by the Rev. Daniel D. Herring, with visitation one hour prior to the service, 11:00 AM to 12 noon. Burial will be in the Beahm's Chapel Cemetery in Luray.