Obituary

Darla Kay Megerle (nee DeZarn) formerly of Latonia, Kentucky unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She grew up in Walnut Hills on Kenton Street with "Granny Rube" and Goebel Hager. Later moving to Northern Kentucky, graduating from Boone County High School, landing in Latonia, and married formerly to Stephen Megerle. She worked at Fifth Third Bank for a stint and like her mother, "Doots," served as a waitress at several restaurants throughout her adult life including the old Frisch's on James Avenue in Latonia. Darla early in adulthood suffered a series of serious debilitating health setbacks and a roller coaster struggle with mental illness but those never slowed her down. Darla always endeavored to persevere and be the best and proudest mom for her only son, "Stevie Joe" Megerle. Later in life and disabled she trekked to occasional college classes at NKU's Covington campus and Gateway Community College trying to master science and math always championing a desire to get back to work. She loved to read, music, and time spent with siblings and especially her Cincinnati cousins. Darla cherished sharing a chat, her opinions, a Pall Mall bummed from Ruby or any cigarette, a Diet Pepsi, and devouring a LaRosas's meat lovers pizza, or Frisch's pumpkin pie, whenever and with whomever. And now boasting the broadest smile as "Nanna Darla" loving her grandson, William, and granddaughter, Madeleine Kay, as they played and climbed on her wheelchair. Darla is happily now in peace in her next chapter of life bickering again with Granny Rube and thankful for all of her many caregivers; her memory will never be forgotten by all she met and shared life with. Darla was preceded by her parents: Raleigh DeZarn and Katherine (Moore) and siblings, Raleigh, Jr. and David Moore. She is survived by her beloved son: Steven J. Megerle and Anne (Lame) Megerle, grandchildren, William and Madeleine.
A Memorial Visitation and a wake for Darla will take place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 10:30 AM until the Eulogy at 11:50 AM, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM (Noon) at Holy Cross Parish at 3612 Church Street, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Rite of Committal will be private at the convenience of the family at Mother of God Cemetery in Fort Wright, KY. Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to NAMI NKY or the Alliance for Catholic Urban Education of the Diocese of Covington. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family.