Diane Reitz, of Jeannette, passed away at her residence on April 27, 2023, one day before her 65th birthday. She was born April 28, 1958, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Ray and Jane Stevenson Reitz. Diane worked in the insurance industry as a Loss/Risk Control Consultant. She was a graduate of Jeannette High School and went on to study Safety Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, class of 1980. Diane was a Steelers fan and had a passion for following and talking politics.
She survived by her sister, Janra Reitz Rankin, of Bellevue; a brother, Ray Reitz, Jr. and wife Diana, of Jeannette; nieces, Jessica Rankin, of Pittsburgh, Renee Reitz, of Jeannette, Jamey Rankin Badger and husband Dan, of Michigan; a nephew Ryan Reitz, of North Huntingdon; and several great nieces and nephews who will dearly miss her.
Diane loved her furry girls, the late Peaches and Maggie Reitz. She is survived by her furry companion Simon who is keeping her spirit alive on Michigan Ave, the street where she lived most of her life.
Diane's family invites you to join them in a Celebration of Life from 11am to 1pm on Friday, May 26th, in the John V Graziano Funeral Home Inc, 228 N 2nd Street Jeannette. A blessing service will immediately follow the funeral home chapel with Deacon William Newhouse presiding.
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