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Diane Gail Kelly Goldberg
Diane, of Charlotte, NC, died on January 14, 2005. She graduated from Coker College and also received an MSSW from the University of Tennessee.
After working at several agencies as a clinical social worker, she became a writer. She published two novels, 'Skating on the Edge' and 'Doomed to Repeat It.' She also published hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles. Her topics were varied and her writing appeared in publications as divergent as 'Chicken Soup for the Romantic Soul,' 'More Monsters from Memphis,' and 'Trackside.' She also traveled widely and wrote for many travel websites and publications.
She was the daughter of the late Johnnie Goldberg and O.P. Goldberg. Survivors include son, Jacob David Goldberg, husband, Ronald Shull, and sister, Donna Jones.
Services will be held at Temple Israel at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16, 2005. Interment will follow at Hebrew Cemetery.
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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 15, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Diane Goldberg

59 Entries

Victor Maske

May 21, 2013

I worked in the pharmacy at the mental health center in Charlotte where Kelly was a therapist. I ALWAYS said Kelly was a fantastic therapist--up front and to the point even with her clients. She was also a good friend to me. She often talked to me about her travels, which I found interesting and told her that she needed to write some of her adventures into stories or a book. She immensely loved Jacob and often would play catcher so he could practice his pitching. The last I heard from her was a postcard about her first published novel. She was a good mom, sister, wife, daughter, friend, writer and therapist. I was very sad to discover today she had died. Prayers to family and friends.

Beth Copple

September 5, 2011

I had the privilege of being a masters of social work intern under Kelly at Florence Crittenton (1993-1994). I am so very sad to learn of her death. She was the most unique person I have ever known. She was my mentor, and, in an entire year, I never saw her wrong about a client. I learned so very much from her about social work and about life. God speed, Kelly. You were one of a kind. Blessings to her family!

James Robins

February 1, 2006

I have just found out about Diane's passing. I met her online about 8 years ago and I even had the pleasure of meeting her twice when she came over here on her travels. She was a great lady whose spirit and wit were boundless. She was an inspiration for me and will continue to be for many years. My condolences to her family.

Kaye Minney

April 20, 2005

I just learned this morning of dianes death. I am heartbroken, for myself, for her son-who was the light of her life and for the world, we have lost a witty, brilliant woman who will be missed by all who loved her. I would appreciate hearing from her family, please contact me if you can.

Donald Macdonald. M.D.

April 8, 2005

Kelly was a valued professional colleague of mine as a clinical social worker in the mental health area. Our friendship continued as she progressed into her full time writing career. I shall miss her vibrant personality and keen sense of humor.

Steve Burt

April 3, 2005

I was saddened to hear of Kelly's death through the Horror Writers Association message board. Hers was one of the names that kept popping up when I first started writing horror and began to get a sense who the professionals in the field were. From reading the messages on HWA and on this guestbook, it looks like she was special outside the horror writing community, too, both for her talents and for the person she was. Blessings upon her family, friends, and colleagues. Shalom.

Dawn Lillard

February 17, 2005

I am not surprised to see that Kelly had so many good friends. I feel lucky to have been her friend and I miss her sorely. Came to know her in the mental health field but our friendship continued as she progressed into the writing world. My condolences to Ronnie,Jacob, and Donna.

Uncle Art Rupe

February 9, 2005

Diane was my niece. Unfortunately, when it is now too late, I deeply regret that I didn't interface with her more. I did talk to Diane about two weeks before her passing and was uplifted by her serenity and sense of humor. I'll always remember her.

CURTIS COFER

February 4, 2005

KNEW HER IN HIGH SCHOOL--HAVEN'T SEEN HER SINCE--ATTN: HORROR WRITERS ASSOC--HER BIRTHDATE EA OCTOBER 20, 1953--A WEEK AFTER MINE--HI TO DONNA AND PAT HOGAN

Bill Denton

January 27, 2005

She was nineteen and I was twenty-four, and we bounced in and out of each other's lives every since.

My condolences to her family, and to everyone who loved her.

There's a gaping void in the world...

Danielle Naibert

January 21, 2005

Kelly was a fantastic lady and author. She will be missed deeply by her friends and fans.

Phil Locascio

January 20, 2005

I was very sad to see the news about Kelly. I had a good time with her at several cons and can't believe she's really gone. I'll miss you. Peace forever ...

Jane Henderson Burt

January 20, 2005

I knew her as Diane long ago in elementary, Jr High, & High School. We had great fun walking to each other's houses, playing guitars, listening to Beatle records, going to Fantazmagoria, and just hanging out with friends. She was destined to become a great writer - even way back then she started a newspaper called Icongoclastic. I'm sorry to learn of her passing. I have fond memories of those days.

Angeline Hawkes-Craig

January 19, 2005

Kelly was a respected member of HWA and a good friend. She said what she thought and expected the same honesty out of everyone she knew. I admired her strength and experience. She is going to be missed by both writers and the literary industry. She had a strong sense of faith, and I know that I will see her again some day. Goodbye, Kelly. MYA [miss you always]

Barbara Ferrenz

January 19, 2005

Kelly was a dear friend, talented author and an extraordinary woman. My heart hurts. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Ken Goldman

January 18, 2005

I was shocked to learn of Kelly's passing. She and I collaborated on a short story, "Last Call at the Olde Towne Tavern" that appeared in Whispers From The Shattered Forum #6, and in the audio zine Vacancy, for which Kelly provided the narration. She had a unique irreverence and sense of humor that showed through everything she put on paper, and even her web site could make me smile. She was one of a kind in the horror writing community.

Steve Eller

January 18, 2005

I had the pleasure of being published beside her. I had the distinct pleasure of publishing her. But mostly, I had the pleasure of reading her. I'm sorry we never had a chance to meet. Goodbye.

Lawrence Santoro

January 18, 2005

Kelly was one of the first friends I made as a writer and she remained one of the best. I saw her only at conventions all around the country and spoke with her by email and occasionally on the phone, but however we connected, she made life seem a little better, made the awful seem a bit sillier.

Scott Johnson

January 18, 2005

Kelly was a valued member of the HWA, and a good friend. She gladly shared her knowledge and insight with those of us newbies who were fortunate enough to come into contact with her. She'll be missed greatly.

January 18, 2005

Marcy Italiano

January 17, 2005

Kelly was amazing. She was a strong woman, and a role model to many. I'm glad I had the chance to have her in my life, but very upset that the time has ended.

Sadly, we never got to get in our little red/green cars and smash stuff together. Missing you, Kel.

Bill Mann

January 17, 2005

Kelly was a close friend of mine through the Convention scene. We played a lot of jokes on each other and I had the privledge to become a friend as well as a fan.

She was like a second mother to me at times. I loved Kelly and will truly miss her.

Matthew Warner

January 17, 2005

Kelly was one of my first friends in the horror community, and every time I saw her, it felt like we'd known each other for years. She was a genuine, compassionate, wonderful person without pretenses, and I'll really miss her.

Bonnie Mercure

January 17, 2005

I feel very lucky to have known Kelly. I miss her very much.

Monica O'Rourke

January 17, 2005

My condolences to Kelly's family. She was a wonderful and talented person, and I'll miss her.

Kim Richards

January 17, 2005

I wish I had come to know her sooner. We met online and finally in person a year ago. Her writing is witty and fun. We all know she's going to make the afterlife intresting for all.

Nick Mamatas

January 17, 2005

Kelly was a tremendous talent and an incredible human being. At least we still have her words. Condolences to her family.

Barry Hunter

January 16, 2005

dgk goldberg was a dear friend whose books I reviewed and admired her style and told her so. Kelly Goldberg was a dear friend who liked to laugh, talk, drink coffee and smoke cigarettes and share the joy of life. They were tied up in one body together and I am going to miss them both. I'm going to miss the stories we discussed that possibly will never see print. My best to the family. I miss her already.

Aaron Bennett

January 16, 2005

I would not be the writer (heck, the person) I am today if it weren't for Kelly. She helped me with both kind words and a tough attitude. She showed me kindness and friendship when she needn't. She had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. I only knew her for two years, far to short a span of time.

Rebecca Ferrenz

January 16, 2005

I send my deepest condolences to Ms. Goldberg's family. She was the best of people.

Ellen Datlow

January 16, 2005

I was so sorry to hear of Kelly's death. I knew she was very ill but kept hoping that somehow she would get better. I only met her a few times but very much enjoyed her company (particularly at the Stokers a couple of years ago when we sat at the same table at the banquet).

My sympathies to all who loved her.

Paul Tremblay

January 16, 2005

My sincerest condolences to family and friends. I admired her as a writer and person, and I am proud to have known her. She will be missed.

Paul Witcover

January 16, 2005

I had the privilege of editing Kelly's novel Skating on the Edge. What a sharp, acerbic, witty writer! And what a delightful friend, with gumption and attitude to spare, but full of compassion. I'm sorry we fell out of touch over the past year or so. I will miss her very much. My deepest condolences.

Jay Caselberg

January 16, 2005

I count Kelly as a dear friend and a fellow author of note. The world is a smaller place for her passing. Miss you, Kel.

Mark Rainey

January 16, 2005

Deepest condolences on Kelly's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting her on numerous occasions, and I always admired her depth, her wit, and her talents. A great loss to the writing community and to so many people who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Maria Alexander

January 16, 2005

My deepest condolences to Kelly's family. Please know that I loved her for her humor, fierceness, honesty, wit, and talent. I will never forget her.

Patricia Macomber

January 16, 2005

Kelly will be missed more than I can say. My thoughts are with her family in their time of loss. The world and our lives will never be the same without her.

Tim Fisher

January 16, 2005

Kelly was a wonderful woman, always willing to lend a hand and help those writers less knowledgable than herself. My prayers are with her family. God be with you all.

Darren Mckeeman

January 16, 2005

Kelly touched me more than

I can measure in words. Farewell, friend.

Leila McMichael

January 16, 2005

Kelly Goldberg was a very intelligent and talented person. She possessed a mental clarity and integrity that was remarkable. I enjoyed seeing her at many conventions and speaking with her on occasion. As a member of the Klingon Assault Group, I requested a special Howl for her (the way we commemorate the passing of a Warrior). She will be deeply missed. HaShem be with the family and friends at this time and forever. Cmdr. Keela sutai-Septaric of KAG.

Harry Shannon

January 16, 2005

Kelly Goldberg and I were both therapists, authors of dark fiction, and passionate progressives. We'd already had some contact via email when she approached me to collaborate on a story. We stayed in touch after that, and regularly traded emails about politics, writing and publishing. We finally met in person at the 2004 World Horror Convention in Phoenix, where I found her to be, as expected, a warm, brilliant and extremely witty woman. Her loss saddens me deeply. She was vibrant, unique, delightful, and will be sorely missed.

Seth Lindberg

January 16, 2005

Ms. Goldberg touched a lot of people through her writing. There's a lot of pointless writing out there. Hers never was. I am sad that she is gone, but fiercely happy that I got to know her as a friend and a fellow writer.

Laura Anne Gilman

January 16, 2005

Kel was a dear friend, a bright (and illuminating) spark in a world all too often dark, and she touched more lives, I think, than she ever realized.

We miss her terribly, and will be thinking of her often.

Karen Taylor

January 16, 2005

Kelly will be greatly missed by her friends and colleages in the writing field. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends.

Nick Kaufmann

January 16, 2005

She was a dear friend, and I'll miss her very much.

Becky Ramsey

January 16, 2005

My condolences to the family. My heart hurts with you.

Carolyn Zuniga

January 16, 2005

Dear Donna,

May the Lord be with you and keep you in this time of bereavement. With our love and prayers to you and the rest of your family.

Carolyn, Francisco and David

Irv Koch

January 16, 2005

She was a lot more, in more different ways, than most people knew and will be greatly missed.

Julie Parks

January 16, 2005

I miss Kelly beyond words. She was a brilliant woman, a gifted woman, and the best friend anyone could ask for. My deepest sympathies to Jacob and Ronnie.

Mehitobel Wilson

January 16, 2005

Kelly was one of the most intelligent, fearless, sure, stolid, and fascinating people I've ever known. I had great respect for her fiction, and great love for her. I'll miss her deeply. My thoughts are with her family now - I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that she touched more people than she'd ever have expected.

Bill Gagliani

January 16, 2005

I would like to express my sincere condolences to Kelly's family. Words are never enough at such a time, but sometimes they are the only comfort. Kelly will be remembered by the legacy of her family and writings... My thoughts are with you in this terrible loss.

Pher Reinman

January 16, 2005

Her face will be missed at cons around the southeast. Goodbye, DKG.

Jonathan Reitan

January 16, 2005

I didn't know Kelly very well but we had ran into each other at a couple horror conventions and I had talked with her numerous times online. Her death has obviously had a huge impact in the horror community, she will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers go to the family and her close friends. I wish I would have got to know you better, Kelly, you sounded like an amazing woman.

Donna Rae Williams

January 16, 2005

I have known Kelly for a far too brief period of time. I met her when she was a clinical supervisor at Florence Crittenton Services. I will always respect and miss her vast knowledge, and her sense of humor. I am very thankful that God blessed me with meeting her. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Matt Schwartz

January 16, 2005

Kelly was an amazing talent with a big heart and an unforgettable wit. She will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences to her family.

Judi Rohrig

January 16, 2005

I knew Kelly from her writing. We attended many of the same conventions, and she wrote a fine travel piece for the newsletter I edit and publish. She will be greatly, greatly missed.

Ron & Stephanie McClung

January 15, 2005

Our prayers are with her family and mourn with them for their loss. She was a great supporter of the conventions we helped run and she will be greatly missed.

Tera Fulbright

January 15, 2005

Kelly was a wonderful person and will be missed deeply by her friends and fans. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Pat Hogan

January 15, 2005

Dear Donna, Ronnie, & Jacob,

I am sad beyond words. I'll see you tomorrow.

Love, Pat

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