Rochester, NY
Darlene Claire Mendell Bargmann passed away at 93 years of age on June 30th, 2024. Darlene was a loving mother to her children, Michael Bargmann (Sue), Vicki Paine (Phil), and Elizabeth Bauld. She was a cherished grandmother to Kelly Weiner (Jon), Melissa Bamford (Tim), Jeff Bargmann, Tiffany Paine-Cirrincione (Steve), Hillary Paine Hopkins (Matt), Christopher Bauld, Amanda Bauld, and Chelsea Bauld. And a proud great-grandmother to her seven great-grandchildren.
Darlene moved to Rochester from Queens, NY, with her mother as a child. She was the last surviving child of her eight siblings. She spent 45 years working as a foster mother, providing a home and love to over one hundred children in the Monroe County area. She was often asked to take on the most complex cases due to her vast knowledge and experience.
Darlene lived her faith daily and was a pillar to her family and many others in her community. She advocated for at-risk youth in court and with local legislators and was not shy about voicing her concerns to support those less fortunate. The love she gave and the hand she played in the lives of children in our area are immeasurable.
She will be dearly missed and remembered by many.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to the Center for Youth( 905 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14620) and/or Anchor Baptist Church (518 North Greece Road, Hilton NY 14468).
Memorial service information will be forthcoming.