Lois J. Diehl

Lois J. Diehl
Oriskany Falls
Lois J. Diehl, 84, a longtime resident of Oriskany Falls, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Presbyterian Home, where she had resided the past few years. She was born in Oriskany Falls on July 8, 1927, a daughter of Leo and Mary Abbey Jordan, and graduated from Madison Central School. On February 14, 1949, she was united in marriage to Roger Diehl until his death on November 23, 1989. Lois was a dedicated homemaker and devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved tending to her grounds, which were kept meticulously, and adored her Collie dogs. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling. She had attended St. Joseph's Church in Oriskany Falls. She is survived by her four sons and their spouses, Mark Diehl, of Washington, DC, Scott and Angela Diehl, of Bedford, NH, Philip Diehl, of Oriskany Falls, and Jack and Gloria Diehl, of Tucson, AZ; three beloved grandchildren, Dr. Kirsti Diehl, of Brooklyn, Rosalyn Diehl, of Bedford, NH, and John Diehl, of Oriskany Falls; many cherished nieces and nephews; and her former daughter-in-law, Pilar Lombana, of New York Mills. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger; her sister, Esther Anderson; and brother, John Jordan. All are invited to attend graveside services at 10 a.m., Monday, June 25, 2012, at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Oriskany Falls. There will be no public calling hours. Please consider donations in Lois' memory to Stevens-Swan Humane Society of Oneida County, 5664 Horatio St., Utica, NY 13502. www.owenspavlotrogers.com