Passed away on July 22, 2022, at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Peter; her daughter Sarah (Joel) Lusman; her grandchildren David and Anna; her brother Ivan (Harriet) Buyum; her nieces Melissa and Arielle; and her nephew Matthew.

Diane grew up in New York City and attended Barnard College, the University of Wisconsin Madison, and the University of California Berkeley. She taught French at the Harley School for many years and then became a teacher of English as a Second Language at Council Rock Primary School in Brighton. She volunteered as a docent at the Rochester Museum and Science Center.

Graveside Services were held privately.

Donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Diane’s memory. CLICK HERE to donate online.