DIAMOND – Arleen E., 92, Sidman, died January 26, 2018, at Maple Winds Care Center, Portage. Born October 30, 1925, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Marie (Burger) Diamond.
Preceded in death by parents; infant sister, Anna Marie; sisters, Pauline Dalton, Alice Smith, Geraldine Cummings, Margaret Krestar, Mary Plasay and Eileen Aanrud; and brothers, Gerald and William Diamond. Survived by sister, Helen McClemens, Sidman, and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael and a former member of St. Jude Catholic Church, Harrisburg. 1943 graduate of Adams Twp. High School. Retired from Bell Telephone Co. as a supervisor after 38 years of service, and was a member of their Pioneers volunteer organization. Arleen enjoyed life through the experiences she gained and the sites she viewed during her travels. We will hold dear memories of a loving and kind woman who loved to share her many mottos. Whenever she was asked how are you doing? She liked to reply, “I do as I please!” Although we are saddened she is gone we too are pleased, pleased she has been reunited with those she had longed to see again and pleased she is with the Lord. Honoring her wishes there will be no public viewing or visitation.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass which will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Fr. Brian Warchola, celebrant.
Committal of urn, St. James Cemetery, South Fork.
Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork.
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