Darlene F. Compton Mesner, 58, of Butler died at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Butler Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Born April 24, 1946, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Either Cranmer McCandless.

She was a member of the Rider Lutheran Church and the AA and a social member of VFW Post 249, East Butler Club and Butler American Legion.

Surviving are two daughters, Rebecca Compton of Slippery Rock and Mrs. Shane (Ruth) McMillin of Butler; a son, James Herrington of Butler; and six grandchildren. A sister, Stella Mellen of St. Cloud, Fla., and a brother, Robert McCandless of Harlansburg, also survive.

A son and a grandson preceded her in death.

MESNER - Friends of Darlene F. Compton Mesner, who died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. Friday at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St. Services will follow at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. David West, pastor of Christ Outreach Church, officiating. Burial will be private.Memorial donations may be made to Central Blood Bank, 901 E. Brady St., Suite 106, Butler, PA 16001.Information also is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.