Sunbury - Darlis J. Ackley, 84 passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, Lewisburg.

Darlis was born April 10, 1939 in Sunbury a daughter of the late William H. and Helen C. (Zettlemoyer) Kessler.

She was a member of the former Albright United Methodist Church, Sunbury.

Mrs. Ackley had a great love for life which included; taking drives, going for ice cream, particularly at the Purple Cow, the music of Elvis, crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading and trips to Walmart

She was a great story teller and loved having coffee, her greatest joy came from visiting and spending time with her family.

Darlis is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ernest R. and Jessica A. Ackley, Jeffery A. Ackley all of Sunbury, James A and Lynette Ackley of Milton, one daughter, Crystal A. Ackley and companion, Louis Paradis of Northumberland, her 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jodi Moyer and one son, William Ackley and husband, William Henry Ackley.

A viewing will be held from 9:30am to 10:30am on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Zweier Funeral Home, 157 Chestnut Street, Sunbury where funeral services will follow at 10:30am with Chaplain Marian Anderson officiating.

Burial will be in the Sunbury Cemetery, Spruce Street, Sunbury.