Darla J. Endsley worked at Sylvania-Phillips Corporation
Darla J. Endsley, 85, passed away September 21, 2021 at the Mercy Health-Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center in Glandorf. Darla was born July 18, 1936 in Ohio to the late John Carl and Ruth (Gangle) Phillips.
Darla graduated from Pandora-Gilboa High School and retired from Sylvania-Phillips Corporation in Ottawa. She was a member of the Parents without Partners where she was a past officer.
Survivors include three children, Erica Endsley of Ottawa, Elisa Henry of Ottawa and Earl (Pam) Endsley of Ottawa; four grandchildren; a brother, Ralph (Barb) Phillips of Pandora and two sisters, Cheryl (Joe) Shafer of Findlay and Linda Kramer of Leipsic.
Per Darla’s wishes there will be no visitation or service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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