Livonia: At age 67 after a long fought battle with breast cancer that she faced with grace and dignity, Diane went to be with Our Lord June 12, 2012. Predeceased by her mother Jean in 1983 and her father Herb in 2004. Diane will be sadly missed by her devoted and caring husband, John, her loving daughters, Shelley DeLosh and Carrie (Nick) Pulizzi, siblings; Jeanne Marquardt, Linda Marquardt and Jim (Jeanne) Marquardt. She leaves behind her 5 wonderful grandsons, Ben, Sam and Tom DeLosh, Jackson and Noah Pulizzi, a niece and nephew, stepson Justin LeClair, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Diane was a warm, generous and kind friend to many including those from St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Geneseo and her alumnus sorority sisters from Phi Lambda Chi at SUNY Geneseo, of which Diane was a charter member and graduated in 1966. Diane taught special education for 31 years, most recently at Geneseo High School until she retired in 2006. Diane was known as a great cook, homemaker, a lover of cats (Buttercup), enjoyed gardening and crafts and entertaining, all of which she excelled at. She spent many happy times on Conesus Lake as a child and adult. John and Diane were in the process of building her dream home there. The family gratefully thanks her many friends, especially Dr. Richard Aguirre, Tracy Cope, Dr. Brian Yirinec and the special staff at Pluta Cancer Center and the caregivers from Livingston County Hospice.
Calling hours will be held at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Rte 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia on Sunday, June 17 from 4-7 PM. Funeral will be held at St. Timothy Lutheran Church on Monday, June 18 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane’s memory to St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Condolences can be made on line to www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I will miss your Mom although I only knew her from Wegmans. She would stop and fill me in every week on her health, but never negatively. Every word was positive, she never felt like she was doing anything that some one else was not going thru. Diane Rest in Peace you so deserve it. To the family, God Bless.
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. My sincere sympathies are with you and your famlies. Barb Chlkypavka
Diane’s love will continue to do felt for many for many years to come! As a founding member of Phi Lambda Chi Sorority at SUNY Geneseo, Diane helped to give so many women the opportunity to find and enjoy meaningful lifelong friendships. I am sure that those who loved and knew her best will surely miss her; however, her kind and caring spirit will live on in the bonds formed by the many generations of Phi Lamb sisters who will continue to follow in her footsteps. As a Phi Lambda Chi sister and SUNY Geneseo Graduate 1970, I am proud to be part of her legacy. My deepest sympathy to Diane’s family.
Carrie, Shelley and families …My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carrie and Shelley- So sorry to have heard of your loss. Think of all the good times that you had with your mother. My prayers are with you and your families.
John, Jeanne, Jim, Linda, Carrie, Shelly,
You know how much I loved Punky. I thought of her often. She was such a good and wonderful person to me. I was shocked when I received this email from the funeral home about her passing. I am so sorry to see her go, I will miss her very much. I am sorry for everyone’s loss of such a fine person. Punky will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.
Hugs and kisses to her in heaven. Love,
Swart
We are saddened to hear of your loss and you all will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Jill
John, Sue and I were so sad to hear of Diane’s passing. We just cruised by yesterday and talked about the wonderful tour you gave us. I commented that the house was built for Diane and how wonderful that was. I didnt know she had passed. We just saw it tonight so we missed calling hours. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I also remember with a smile the times you came into Smith Lumber when i was still there buying materials for that house.
John and Sue Stanley
Dear Carrie, Shelley, and Family:
I am very sorry about the passing of your Mom. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere sympathy to all of you,
Lisa Guiliano
Dear Shelley, Carrie and families,
So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.Trust and know that this was just her/our temporary home and you will be with her again. Let your faith bring you comfort at this difficult time in your lives.
Sincere sympathy to you all,
Kathy and Dave Duerr
Shelley, Carrie, and family,
I am sorry to hear that your mom, Diane, has passed. I remember her fondly, and I know that her gracefulness and wisdom shines through both of you.
Sincerely,
Carol Sinnott
Carrie, Shelley, and Family:
So sorry to learn of your loss. Your Mom was a true lady. I met her when your dad was Superintendent here, and learned that we had in common having taught at Gaskill JHS in the Falls, though not at the same time. We had some mutual friends in the Falls. She had to have been a great person and a wonderful mother, as proven by her two amazing daughters. May you find comfort and peace in the kind words and thoughts of your many friends at this difficult time.Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sincerely,
John Killian
Losing a mother leaves an emptiness in your heart. Fill it with loving memories. Your Mother sounds like a special person. No wonder she has two lovely daughters. Most sincerely.
Carrie and family and Shelley and family, Sincere condolences to you on the loss of your wonderful Mother. I remember meeting her when she lived here in Camden and you both were in school. She was a very gracious woman. May your wealth of memories of times shared with her bring you comfort and peace now and in the days ahead. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace, and may knowing that she is now in Heaven among the angels bring you comfort. She will remain in our hearts forever. In love and friendship, Maureen (Dourney)
Carrie, Shelley, and the boys,
It’s so hard to lose a loved one, but you can be somewhat comforted knowing she’s with God and her pain is over. I’m sure she was so proud of her two daughters…both talented, beautiful, successful, and kind, and certainly her amazing grandsons! Love you, take care.
So very sorry, Shelley… I know you will miss her as much as you loved her.
Carrie and Shelley (and families)…
We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Your mom was very special and kind to me from my middle school years, through Carrie’s wedding. She took me aside the night before Carrie’s wedding and said some very nice things to me, that I’ll never forget. I can’t think about my High School and College years without remembering fun times spent at your house. My heart goes out to you all…
Peace, and Love,
Dianne O’Hern (and Michael, Holly, Rory and Ryan).
Shelley and Family: Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Miss you my friend and I know how hard it is to lose a parent. Miss my mother everyday but I am relieved to know she is not in any pain. Your mother is at peace now. Be strong and know that she is in heaven and peaceful. Love you Shelley. Kiss the boys and keep them safe. Diane is an ANGEL now watching over you all.
Shelley, Carrie and family: You have been, and will continue to be in our prayers. You and your families are loved.
Shelley & Carrie, So sorry to hear about Diane’s passing. I know from experience (with my mother), that at least her suffering has ended. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Shelley and Carrie: I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I miss my mom more and more each day. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Having moved from Camden, I regret not being able to express in person condolences to friends. Although your hearts are heavy, the memories you carry in your heart will sustain you. The outpouring of friends and family are crucial as well. Feel the love … sending blessings to you both!
Shelley and Carrie; My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May God shine His Grace upon you and comfort your hearts, as He forever comforts her. Love, Teri
John,
Kathee & I are deeply saddened by your loss with Diane passing. The dedicated support you furnished Diane all through this event is a tribute to your solid character and principals. To us folks who spoke the words “Until Death Do Us Part” has a very special meaning, an they will continue reverberate on afterwards. Take comfort in the fact that you were at home and in attendance with her when the Lord made his decision. God will handle everything from here forward and look after her as you did and she will no longer endure the pain she suffered with for so long.
Shelley & Carrie, So very sorry to hear about your loss. It isn’t easy to loose a parent, but her pain and suffering are over and we know she now rests in a much better place. Keep her memory alive with those precious grandsons and keep the faith. Love, Shawn and Joe