Darlene Denise Holland

Darlene Denise Holland “Dar” Darlene Holland, 65, was born in York, Pennsylvania on November 26, 1960, to the late Mary E. Nolden and the late John Nolden. On July 22, 2026, Darlene was called home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was educated in the York City School District and went on to hold several jobs in her early years before beginning a long and dedicated career at Barbara Nixon Magistrate Office, where she worked until her retirement in 2009. A woman full of life, warmth, and personality, Darlene enjoyed cooking, dressing up, growing her plants and traveling—especially beach trips with her children and grandchildren. She loved watching her favorite cooking shows and Lifetime movies, and she proudly cheered for her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Darlene cherished time spent with her husband, Wayne Reginald Holland, her family, and her friends. She was often the life of the party, bringing joy, laughter, and unforgettable energy wherever she went. Darlene leaves to treasure her memory her devoted husband, Wayne Reginald Holland; her daughter Kaprisha Powell (Lance); her son Wayne Reginald Holland Jr. (Crystal); and her grandchildren Shameir, Lance, Lanceir, LaNasia, and SaNiyah. Her sister Patricia “Trish” Powell; her brothers Dean “Zinda” Powell, Jason, Charles “Chuck” Powell, Gary “Butch” Powell, and Tyrone Powell, all of York; She is also survived by her brothers-in-law Norman L. Holland (Lena) and Vaughan A. Holland (Lavon), along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved her deeply. Her presence, her laughter, and her love will be forever missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers Rick Powell, Jeff Powell, & Jerome Powell and her sister Charmaine Powell also a brother in Kevin “Pernell Holland and a sister-in law Eurika Turner.