DIAMOND – Reverend Esther, 75, Altoona, formerly of Wilmore; went to be with the Lord December 5, 2020, surrounded by family at home . Born June 8, 1945 in State College; daughter of Joseph E. and Elizabeth (Johnson) Weaders.
Preceded in death by parents; husband, Fredrick C. Diamond, who died June 10, 2020; granddaughter, Debbie Jean Lang; and sister, Josephine Weaders.
Survived by daughter, Elizabeth L., wife of Wayne Lang, Altoona;
grandchildren, Carl D. McFarland, James S. and Harley M. Lang, David Gano, Dessa Kaye M. Miller, Michael E. Whitaker, Patience D. Lang, Sarah J. Kramer, Louis A. and John D. Mollica, and Nicholas Markle; great-grandchildren Dakota F. Bussard, Amelia McFarland, Michael Garlock, Zoey Markel, Raven Lang, Abigayle and Gavin Andrews; great-great grandchildren, Viola Whitaker, Dakota D. Bussard, Bentlee Merkle and Vidalia Diamond McFarland on the way; sisters, Dorothy Weaders, Center Hall; and Sarah Wilson, State College; and brother, Charles, Center Hall.
Esther was a member of Hollidaysburg Revival Center. She had a deep and abiding love of the Lord and was passionately involved in many ministries over the years.
Arrangements by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork. Graveside service at South Fork Cemetery in the Spring of 2021.
Special thanks to Lindsey Lewis and Chelsea Robenolt for their kindness and care.