Darcelle S. (Hooke) Bradby

Darcelle S. (Hooke) Bradby, 48, of Monroe Township, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia after a four-year battle with cancer. In her final moments, she was lovingly surrounded by her family.

Darcelle—known to many as Darcy—was born in Milford, Connecticut, to David Hooke and Kathleen Hooke O'Connell. A graduate of Foran High School, she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) degree from Lincoln Technical Institute in Shelton, CT. Darcy worked per diem at several nursing and rehabilitation facilities throughout the area, caring for others with compassion and professionalism.

Since her diagnosis, Darcy lived by the motto YOLO and embraced life fully. A lifelong New Kids on the Block fan, she made many dear friends while traveling solo on the NKOTB cruise. She loved concerts, comedy shows, and family day trips, and she delighted in sharing her children's love of Disney and Mickey Mouse. An avid bargain hunter who enjoyed making deals, Darcy also took pride in keeping her family stylish. She was known for her curly red hair, infectious smile, and quick sense of humor—beautiful inside and out.

Darcelle was preceded in death by her stepfather, Donald O'Connell. She is survived by her husband, Kyle; her children, Breon (10) and Kylah (6); her parents, David Hooke and Kathleen Hooke O'Connell; her siblings, David (Sarah) Hooke Jr. of West Wyoming, PA, Derek (Brooke) Hooke of Monroe Township, PA, and Dawn (James) Klinczar of Cincinnati, OH; and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 11, 2026, at Nulton Kopcza Funeral Home, 5749 SR 309, Monroe Township, PA, from 4:00 PM until the time of the service. Funeral service will begin at 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to a GoFundMe to assist with funeral and related expenses: https://gofund.me/d1e4979a7

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