Theresa Diane Neff

Theresa Diane Neff, age 78, of Chicora, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Born in Chicora on April 26, 1943, she was a daughter of the late James Kusner and Elizabeth Vargo Kusner.
She attended Karns City High School.
She was a member of All Saint Parish, Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Butler.
Diane enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed canning vegetables and baking, especially making nut roll at Easter time to give to her family and friends. She loved to gamble and she enjoyed Bingo and played cards every chance she could. She spent her time crocheting and quilt making as well. She truly loved the weekly get-togethers with her grown children and their spouses.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, William Leo Neff, whom she married May 14, 1960; as well as her parents and an infant sister.
She is survived by her four children, Edward Leo Neff and his wife, Trina, of Fenelton, Randolph Charles Neff and his wife, Virginia, of Chicora, Rickie Lee Neff and his wife, Shawnee, of Petrolia, and Lisa Diana Metrick and her husband, Michael, of Chicora; nine grandchildren, Charles “Chaz” Neff, Brandy Kaiser and her husband, B.J., Amber Cook and her husband, Deryk, Autumn Schreiber and her husband, Zach, Allison Hibner and her husband, Chris, Alyssa Neff, Austin Neff and his wife, Alyssa, Raegen Neff, and Emerson Neff; six great-grandchildren, Shealynn, Paxton, Arkin, Alexander, Owen, and Laura; and two siblings, Eugene Kusner (Barbara), James Kusner (Beverly) and a number of nieces and nephews.
There was no public visitation, and a Mass of Christian Burial, with Diane’s nephew, Reverend Steven V. Neff, as celebrant, was private.
She was laid to rest with her husband Bill in Saint Joseph Cemetery, North Oakland.
Donations in Diane’s memory may be sent to: American Lung Association, 810 River Ave #140, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, or to your favorite charity.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler.
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