SPLAWINSKIDarlene Ruth (nee Johnson), cherished mother of Mark (Pamela) Splawinski, Richard (Mary) Splawinski, David Splawinski, Nancy (Douglas) Chandler, and Kathryn (David) Becker; loving grandmother "Gaboo" of Jessica (Michael) Sun, Blake (Christina), and Bryce Splawinski, Lisa and Stephen Splawinski, Michael, Paige, and Christine Chandler, and Emily, Lauren, and David Becker. She also leaves behind her dear cousin, Shirley Jones, and her dear friends, Virginia Cann, Angie Kalmer, Patricia Going, and many adoring sisters in Christ, also known as her "Bible Ladies." She is also survived by her beloved cat, Susie. She was born on July 24, 1930 and passed peacefully away on June 9, 2013. A visitation will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 10416 Bossi Lane, Greenhills on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Darlene's sense of humor will be dearly missed. "I love you! We love you more!" The family wishes to thank Hospice of Cincinnati and the staff at Brookdale Place for their continual and compassionate care. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, C/O Bethesda Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Greater Cincinnati, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.