Darrell D. Starkey, 71, of Elyria passed away Saturday August 30, 2014 at the West Bay Center in Westlake following a long illness. He was born November 18, 1942 in Mannington, WV. And was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Darrell worked as a machinist at Elyria Manufacturing for 15 years and was a United States Army veteran. Survivors include his sons, Darrel Jr., David and Dennis Starkey all of Elyria and Daniel Starkey of Lorain; grandchildren, Jesse, Kyle, Jeremy, Tristian, Jaira, Rion, Alicia, Jesseka, Kayla, Joshua, and Julia; brother, Barry (Karen) Starkey of LaGrange; Longtime friend, Susan Thacker. He was preceded in death by his mother Edith Starkey, father and step-mother, Carl and Pansy Starkey and a brother, Robert Starkey. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria, where the V.F.W. Post 1079 will conduct full military honors. The Rev. Gene Collins will officiate. Burial will be private. In liue of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 2:00 PM Friday September 5, 2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH. Visitation: 12:00-2:00 PM Friday September 5, 2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.