Paul A. Diakson

Diakson Paul A. Diakson, age 90, of Pickerington passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at home surrounded by friends. Paul was born August 7, 1926 in Stanaslav, Poland. He came to the US at the age of 8. He eventually became a US citizen in 1954 and served as a Sergeant in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, MaryAnn and his parents, who died in Poland when Paul was a child. Paul is survived by longtime friend, Nancy Clay; special neighbors, Ray (Joyce) Sisk, Roger (Shirley) Yoakam; and extended family, Norma, Paige, J.B. Paul retired from Columbia Gas after 42 years repairing outside meters. Many thanks to First Light Home Care of Dublin for the special care he received during his illness. Paul will be missed by his homecare aides, private nurses, Dottie and Dawn and all who knew him. Family and friends may visit 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Rd. N., Pickerington, OH 43147 with a service starting at 7:30 p.m. A funeral mass, officiated by Fr. James Klima, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Seton Parish Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com