Barbara Diodati Obituary
BARBARA (LAING)
Age 65, of Scott Twp., on Sunday April 9, 2006. Beloved wife of Sonny Diodati; loving mother of Cathy (Jim) Szymanski, Sheryl (Fred) Valentino, Laura (Dean) Hennon, Cindy Diodati and Lisa (Brian) Frankel; also survived by nine grandchildren, one niece and two nephews. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave. (Dormont) 412-531-4000, on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, where Services will be held Wednesday at 11 am. Interment private.
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Catherine Szymanski
April 9, 2023
Mom...It's another Year and we still miss you as much as the Day you left us....Today was Easter..... A Pretty Sunny Day...A day you would have liked...Spring is on it's way....We were not all together...Lisa and Cindy were Sick...Laura wasn't up to coming out..and Sherry was at Vanessa's House...We had Easter Dinner at Joel's House....Greg did make it over so we were happy for that..He was late lol he slept in said Linda isn't there to get him up so he sleeps in......The Kids are doing well Danni is still in Washington with Keven and you would love Gus....He's really starting to talk and is a hand full at times....Renee and Jeff and the Girls were there..Brooke is so Grown up.....you would have loved her..She is a little of Renee and Danni put together....and God Bless Adrianna and Thank you for watching over her..She is all Renee...and doing Great..Bella is bella...sweet and Kind always thinking and helping others but a little of a attatute and the faces she makes you know what she is thinking good or bad.......All your other Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren are also doing great...Thank you so much for teaching us all to love laugh and cry mom I miss you so much but you are always always in my heart and I know you are here with us.....Love you so so much...and Thanks for letting us know today with the Oven......lol
me...
April 5, 2020
well Mom, still miss you today as much as I did the day you had to leave us........I had a Dream last night and as always you look so happy.......I know you are always watching over all of us and please watch over Danni and I know you have gotten to meet her sweet little baby...she wants to be surprised please watch over her now with this viris we have now.....she is so so excited she has waited so long for this sweet baby, please help and guide her and her little baby thought all of this....Everyone seems to be doing good right now....we all still miss you but we laugh and cry and talk about...(lol) the Good Old Days.... well I know I'll be back in a few days to sent you another message so for now mom...Love you........
April 11, 2019
Mommy
Not a day goes by that you aren't on my mind. wanting to share something with you..visit you and just talk and your hugs.......I have been dreaming so much with you in almost every dream...It makes me so so happy to wake up and think of that dream all day.....We all miss you so so much....I love you
Sugar Plum (Lisa)
May 12, 2014
Happy Mother's Day, Mommy…forgot to include that…guess I'm just so happy to be like you now :) xoxoxoxo
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Lisa
May 12, 2014
Mommy…we miss you and Daddy so much, still. Always… I had the best Mother's Day I've ever had, so far, yesterday! Your grand babies Shira and Braham and I, along with Daddy Chris, went to Chuck-e-Cheese's! It was so fun…I'm sure you know all that's happened, so it was so wonderful to have us all together there, for my special day with my sweeties… Please keep holding my Onna…strong as she was, she will need your love and strength and guidance… I love and miss you so much. Wish you were here……..
April 9, 2014
Mom, It has been 8 years now...and I still miss you......The last two days have been hard...really missing you.....So much has happened and I wish we all could have shared it with you......good and bad....I now you are looking down and here with us, but I wish I could just hold you and give you a kiss and hear you laugh and see your smile.....I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU>>>>> you always made everything so special...made it all look so simple......knew what to say and always made everyone happy when you were here......The kids still always talk about you and how much they miss you........Today was one of the worst days of our lives 8 years ago...and still very hard......sending you lots and lots of hugs and kisses....love you.......and miss you.................
Lisa
January 20, 2010
mommy...wish u and daddy were here more than ever now. i am about become a mom, too and i really could use your help and advice. i'm a little nervous and unsure, but i know i'll figure it out. i hope you can help me somehow. If you see Nicki, tell her I miss her, too. Love you.
Natalie Valentino
February 10, 2009
Hello Grandma, I miss you like crazy everyday. I always wish that I could you and Pap back, but I know your in a better place. Danni and I are seniors this years and graduting 4 months and i know you would have loved too see us grow up. Don't worry us grandkids are taking care of your daughters haha! We all love you and miss you both more than words can say.
Cat Diodati-Szymanski
February 1, 2009
mom i just wanted to tell you about Brooke, she said nana on Wed and Renee called to let me hear her, now she walks around here saying nana...she did say papa first but thats ok now I know how much you loved all your grandchildren and how much they meant to you and you to them....i tell Brooke about you both all the time and show her pictures...I only hope I can be like you as a grandmother but i had a great model....Renee has me to keep Brooke Christmas night and you know I said yes later that night she called and said she wanted Brooke to stay like she always did with you, she said you both had so much fun on Christmas night laughing watching new movies and talking and she wants me to do that with Brooke....Thank you.....
Cathy Szymanski
February 1, 2009
well mom, the Steelers won the Super Bowl tonight I wished you and daddy could have been here, it has been really really hard these last few weeks, I miss you both more and more,,and I thought I was doing better but......I cried last night and I just dont know what to do...I smile and laugh but lately it has been really hard, the kids even noticed....I keep trying thinking it will get better, well someday...but the funny part of today was I asked daddy to show me a sign that he was here, and he did when i got home from work Dave came over and we both got there at the same time, the boys and Dave helped me carry the bags into the house Dave took his cig. and lighter and a lottery card and put them on the table just like Daddy he never did that before...so i knew he was there......That made my day...Thank you...... Well I love and miss you so much........take care love you know who...(lol)......good night.....xoxoxo
cathy
January 11, 2008
well mom, I quess it must be in the air...Everyone is missing you. I miss you and daddy sooooo much it has been really really hard this week, I dont know why....I quess like Aunt Helen said the Holidays are over and everything is getting back to what ever is now normal....I have cryed a lot and dont know why, sometimes everything is to much i just wish we could talk you always always made everything better or made it look better....lol well today was Joel and grandma birthday..wish her happy birthday for us... Joel had a wonderful day, when we were all sitting around the table I was looking around at everyone and thinking how much different everything is now...we had a really good time and Joel enjoyed his little party but you both were missing... I love u and miss you everyone said time makes everything better well I am still waiting for it...lol... I love u and know you both are happy and feeling great... We started to plan Renee's shower and I know you will be there please send us a happy little angle....I love you cathy
Helen Gilstrap
January 10, 2008
Well Barb the Holidays are all over once again for another year. Can't get you and my brother out of my mind anymore.
Heard from Dolores and Ramon this week and last.
Sure you two are together now to take care of each other. I know it was hard for Sonny cause he missed you so.
If you are with our Mom and Dad give them our Love- as I never heard from them anymore after they passed and I miss them too so much.
Sure miss all of you.
Love Helen
Karie Reynolds
January 8, 2008
I was having a tough day today and instantly thought about how when this would happen I was able to run to your house and find a safe haven for my thoughts and tears! I deeply miss you and wish I would have had more time with you. I love you and just thought that you might like a quick hello. I will cherish you forever!!
Love
Nessa
June 8, 2007
Grandma, this has been a terrible week for all of us. I went to see Pap everyday to see if he was doing better and spend as much time as I could with him. I miss him and you so much, I just feel like my life will never be the same and I will always have a piece of my heart missing that can never be replaced. I trust that you and my pap are together now, watching over all of us just as you always did. i love you to the sky and back but miss both of you so much. I graduated last night...I told my mom that I didn't want to walk because pap wasn't there but I know that you were both there, watching dena and i walk across the stage. i hope that your proud of both of us because that's the only reason i do things in life...is to make the people i love so very much proud. there is a picture of you and pap on our swing hanging over our mantle and i look at both of you everyday wishing i could have you back in my life. my only hope is that i continue on in my life and make you and pap proud every step of the way. i love you very very much.
June 3, 2007
well mommy, daddy is now with you, we are all so sad, it has been a very hard and long year.. none of us really know what to do, we dont always stop to think how everyone else is feeling only how we are feeling, and i think that is what is causeing so much pain and hard feelings with each other, maybe now we can all stop and take the time to mourn you and dad..and think about how to help each other, we were all so busy taking care of daddy and the kids and no one really took the time to deal with loseing you...now everything is toooooo real... mom i miss you so much, i still want to pick the phone up and talk to you...tell you something that has happened ask you what you think...it is so hard.....the girls all graduate this week....it is going to be a sad and happy week...i know you and dad will be there watching, and will always be there to watch over everyone...I hope we can all get over this the best we can, and help each other all your daughters the way you would want us to...you taught us so much, i wish we all could be more like you...you were always so proud, and did everything you could the best way you could...you did raise us all to be good people...i hope we can all remember that and make you as proud of us as we can....well i will write more later...love u and take card of dad....love cathy
Sonny
May 7, 2007
Hello sweet heart,just a few word's to let you know that i probably will be going to John Hopkin's Hospital in Baltimore for more treatment,i know that you are trying to help me and i love you for that,but i do need you and a miracle from God to help me.I love and miss you and it's so hard not having you with me.
Love You Alway's
Sonny
April 9, 2007
Hi sweet heart it's 1 year today that you left us,but i promise you i will never ever forget you, because you were my life and my love from the day i met you 37 years ago.It was you from that day Of April 4th 1970 and it will alway's be you.I miss you very much and we miss how you enjoyed all of the holiday's and made them all fun for all of us,you alway's had the house looking like Christmas,Easter,Halloween,and Thank'sgiving and we miss that.You are in my Prayer's alway's as i wish you had never left us,but we know that God will look after you and take care of you,because we know that you are with God and with him in Heaven.I love you and miss you so much.
Sonny,April 9th 2007
Lisa Marie Diodati
March 6, 2007
mommy...almost a year. i wont ever be ok with this. i miss you terribly every single day. i say kaddish for you every day...i hope you're almost to G-d now. you should be...but i wish you were still here. so much has happened and so many times we've needed you. maybe you were here...i remember everything you taught me and all you did...i see you in me all the time and those parts of me I love. I close my eyes and see your face and imagine your hug and your scent and your laugh...those memories are all i have left to expereince with you...I thank G-d for them. I love you always...your Sugar Plum SLR
Helen Gilstrap
February 18, 2007
Hi Barb,
Just can't get you out of my mind lately.
Sure Miss all of you.
Keep a watch over all of us down here -we need it.
Love you
your sister-in-law
Helen
December 24, 2006
Today is the 24th December,tomorrow is Christmas and i miss you so much honey,it's hard not being with you what a terrible time i will have alway's looking for you.I think of you constantly I will never forget you my love.
Love you with all my heart,Sonny
September 21, 2006
I Love You Barb,and miss you so much.
Sonny,Yours forever
September 1, 2006
Hello sweet heart,it's Friday September the 1st on Tuesday September the 5th I will be going in the hospital for a very scary surgery. they found that i have a tumor that is cancer i am very depressed and scared like never before,i hope that you can be with me and help me pull through the surgery and what ever else needs to be done to help me beat this terrible situation.i wish you were here to hold and comfort me.I miss you so very much and it never get's any easier not having you here with me and the kid's.so my love i hope i can keep living for the both of us.
I Love You,
Sonny
Pooh Bear
August 2, 2006
I miss you more than ever mommy.... i just need you to hold me and tell me everything will be ok.... i miss our talks... hanging out on the front porch.. or in the car...... or just hanging out listening to music and dancin.. like we used to do ....in the back room... you are the only one who really understands me.... and can make me "sparkle" i miss you soooo much mommy.... i love you even more...
July 26, 2006
Good morning sweetheart, it is 10:00 am trying to think of things to tell you about what is going on in my life and the girl's we are still very sad that you are not with us,but we try each and every day to understand why thing's happen the way they do.I know that i miss you and want you here with me.Every where i go i see you there at the stores in the car with me,in the front or back yard.I wish i could see you other than my imagination,but at least i have all of the many many years we were together and all the happy years we spent as two people in Love.I will alway's have you in my heart,and be with you alway's.
I Love You alway's
Sonny
July 1, 2006
Hello my love it's saturday morning
and today is Tina's wedding i will be going,but how i will want you by my side i find it so hard to do thing's with out you by my side.I need your love and comfort to help me through all of the terrible day's and the nights that are very difficult when i am by myself. The
house is so quiet with no sound's
around and i know you remember when
taffy once in awhile wanted out side 3 or 4 oclock in the morning
you told me you heard her,but were
scared to take her out,then i would hear her and get up and put her out,but that's ok honey because i would alway's take care and protect you with my life no matter what the situation might be.
You see sweet heart i was really never afraid of any thing up until
now and the fear is loosing and not
having you to be with me,because i think that you were also protecting
me.Oh Barb how i miss you and
need to know that you are safe.
Love You Alway's
Sonny 7/1/06
June 19, 2006
Hello sweet heart, it's another day with out you. Yesterday was father's day,but to me just another day,because we were not together at Lisa and Brian's house, everything went well all the family was there,but i mentioned that ther was one person we all wanted to be there,that was you my love,but you will forever be by my side. I miss you so much.
Love you alway's
Sonny
June 17, 2006
Hello sweeheart it is now 9:30Pm very quiet here in the house no sounds of anything, i only wish i could have you back to hold you and tell you how much i love you and need you to be here with me,i only wish this was possible. I find it so hard not to be able to talk to you and wonder if you know that i write thing's to you.
Forever Yours
Sonny
LisaMarie
June 12, 2006
Hi Mommy...two months and some days now, and I still cannot believe I won't see you or hear you again anytime soon. I sometimes cannot bear this pain of missing you, and can do nothing but cry. I want so badly to do what you would want me to do, and to help everyone else to do what you'd want...i still need you. Always will. Always will miss you. I love you so much...
Sonny
June 11, 2006
Good morning honey,it's Sunday and another hard day for me being with out you.It seems as though the day's are longer and when the night comes i am so very lonely not having you near me,but i will try my best each and every day. I will alway's love you with all of my heart,because you are the one and only love i ever had in my life. Your's forever ,Sonny
natalie
June 2, 2006
tommorrow is the dance rectial and its going to be my frist one without you. my happiest thing after a dance rectial is comng down to see you. but i know that your still sitting there watching me dance. i love you more than anything gramma<33
Sonny
May 30, 2006
Good morning sweet heart today is tuesday May the 30th. I went up Linda's house to watch the Memorial day parade you know the parade with like 500 fire engines,but things were not the same with out you with me.The day before with the girl's at Sherry's house i missed you so much and alway's will,but you are alway's missing so i hope and pray that our Love for each other will alway's be our strength to keep us together.
Forever yours,Sonny
Sonny
May 25, 2006
Hello honey it's very hard not having you here with me, but i try to be happy like every one want's me to be but that is a hard thing to do right now. The day's are very long for me and the night's are lonely I know you would want me to be happy and i will try for you. Only yours Sonny
May 19, 2006
Good morning sweet heart it's Friday the 19th of May and i miss you so much. Lisa and Brian are having a family picnic at their house and i will feel bad that you are not with me.You and i were alway's together for every thing we did,but i will try my best because i know that we both loved each other through all the years we were together.
I LOVE YOU,SONNY
Kerry Kelly-McGrogan
May 16, 2006
I just want to say, to whomever, that Barb (as she wanted to be called, however it always felt like "Mrs. Diodati" to me), truly was a very understanding, forgiving, and very wise lady. She would listen to whatever I wanted to talk about, be nonjudgemental, and offer her unconditional support and love, no matter what. I'm sorry for all of you, but for me too, as I know she was always there to lend an ear when I needed. I loved her and I will always miss and remember her.
She always let me know that I was welcomed and was family.
Kerry
Sonny
May 13, 2006
Barb,tomorrow is Mother's day and i know that we will miss you very much and i know that this was a terrible time for such a cruel thing to happen to you.If i could only let you know that you are the best Mother to the kids as you alway's were with them and the best wife a man could ever want.I only want you with me honey.I am truely sad that your not with us,but i am sure you are with God.
I love you alway's honey,Your's only Sonny
Sonny
May 11, 2006
Barb, love you so much and miss you,but my love for you grows stronger and stronger as it was when you were here with me.
Forever Yours,Sonny
5/11/06
May 9, 2006
Barb, today it is a month since you left me,and it's still very hard being without you near me sweet heart,i miss you so very much.
Love you alway's
sonny
Sonny
May 3, 2006
Barb,Miss you very much and will never stop loving you.My love is only for you forever.
Sonny
April 30, 2006
Barb,here i am sunday 1:15 pm thinking of you all of the time and asking how this could have happened and wanting you with me to do the thing's we were going to do.The planting of the flowers around the walk from the porch that you loved to do every summer and the walk's we were going to take together up the park.I cant stop thinking that you were taken from me and you were to young to leave so soon.We talked about going away some where this summer i will miss that oppertunity to do that with you sweet heart,i only want to have you back with me.
I Love You Barb
Alway's yours Sonny
Lisa Diodati Frankel
April 28, 2006
Mommy...i write you a letter every day in a journal; I hope you can read them. It's still so hard to believe that you're really gone. Today I went out into the yard and cut your beloved lilacs and put them in vases all around for you. And our lily of the valley are coming up, too! I cut one tiny, precious stem and put it next to the sink in a bud vase, the way you always did...it's so beautiful - life; you always did the little things to prove that. I miss you terribly; I always will. You are the strongest, most giving soul I will ever know. I love you forever...your Sugar Plum S,L & R
Jennifer Schumm Graham
April 28, 2006
Lisa and Cindy,
I am in shock. I just got word that you beautiful Mother has just passed. This is one of the saddest days of my life. My heart completely breaks for you all and I wish that I could do something to make it all better for you.
Your Mother was such in intracal part of my life. In fact, I know in my heart that I wouldn’t be the person I am today had I not known her. She understood all of our adolescent drama when everyone else just turned their backs and thought we were out of control…she believed in us. The difference she made in my life I truly believe helped me grasp that I was ok and that my life was completely worth living to the fullest.
Your home on Lindsay was my childhood…it is where I developed, where I knew I was always welcome. Your Mom, bless her, was always willing to stay up late to talk or laugh, to make you feel that in this crazy world you knew you were loved.
My last conversation with her was in the fall when I came I to town to take care of my Nana. We talked on the phone for an hour and I told her about the places that I had been and where I was planning on moving. Anyone else would have told me that I was crazy that I needed to settle down, but not Mrs. D. She said that she always knew that I would have and amazing life. That my decisions (although not always conservative) were my decisions. She was so positive and her blessing meant the world to me.
Cindy and Lisa, you have been graced with the love of a woman so incredibly kind, so unusually unselfish. You are very fortunate that she has been your Mom. She loved you.
I know sweet girls that the pain you feel in your hearts seems unfathomable. It breaks mine to know you are in such pain. But please know that only heavenly God provides for us all.
Your Mom has spent her life making sure you are taken care of, and she did an amazing job loving you.
Please give my deepest condolences to your Sisters and your Dad.
All My Love,
Sonny
April 28, 2006
Barb, today is a new day and i go to the guest book every day,just as i continue to look for you each and every day and hope you walk into the dining room in the morning,but it just wont work.I miss you so much that my words on here really cant explain how deeply i love you and need you.If wishes would work i would want you back with me to hold your hand so tight and hold on and never let you go.When i read about all the people that write about you on here i hope that some how you know this.Vanessa wrote again and i continue to cry as i read of the wonderful Mother and wife you are.The other night Joe Ross called me,we probably saw him 10 or more years ago and we talked about years ago when i first met you and then he said when you met Barb we never saw you around any more and that is because as i have said many times before i only wanted to be with you always and for ever.You were the beautiful girl i met a long time ago and you and i have loved each other ever since we first met.
I love yu Barb
always yours, Sonny
4/28/2006
Nessa
April 26, 2006
Hi Grandma. Last night was the first night since you've left us that I have been able to fall asleep and stay asleep...and I saw you in my dream. Thank you for making me feel safe even though you're not here to keep me safe and hold me anymore, I still feel you with me. I love you and miss you very much. <33 Things are finally starting to feel somewhat normal again for me, but at the same time, everything I do is so different. Everyone just expects you to get over something like this within a week...but I think that we're all doing okay, and slowly getting things back to as normal as we possibly can without you in our lives. I love you to the sky and back!
Donna Perfetti
April 24, 2006
SONNY AND FAMILY Tiffany stopped in the store and left me a note of the very sad news.I was very sick with the flu the day I found the note, the news made me more ill.I had to go home and go to bed. Her wonderful smile, and her laugh beautiful face and warmest personality will always be in my heart, she loved you all very much, she will be sadly missed. My love Donna Perfetti
Sonny
April 24, 2006
Barb,it has been two weeks since i lost you and i cant understand why it had to be so sudden,it seems as though each day your not near me it gets harder,but i will try my best honey. I still look each and every day for you to walk into the dining room between 8:00 8:15 with the dogs behind you,but i dont see you it breaks my heart to know that i cant hold you in my arms and close to my heart.If there was a way to tell you i love you i would,so i will keep saying i love you over and over.
Yours for ever Sonny
LisaMarie S/P S,L&R
April 20, 2006
Mommy...
I write you notes and letters every day, in my new journal. We looked through your filing cabinet and found all of the notes and letters I wrote to you, since I was a little girl...how precious that you saved them, and how precious the feelings they give me. I miss you terribly; my heart truly hurts as part of it has gone somewhere with you. Each day brings new things, but the sadness remains...I got your note last night...I opened my fortune cookie and got your note...The little piece of paper said: 'Miss You'...and I miss you, too, Mommy. I love you so much forever.
Sonny
April 20, 2006
Barb,I sit here this morning and continue to look for you each and every morning and wish this is all a dream, but this is reality and I can't seem to adjust yet. I know that some how you will help me through this, even if you're not here with me. You were the foundation of my life from the first time we met; you were the strength for me and the girls and I miss you so very much. I only wish I could hold you again close to me. You and I were talking about what we were going to do this summer around the house, and how we were going to take Taffy for walks. We were going to take our walks together up the park. Oh how I want you to be with me again sweet heart.
I love you,Sonny
Natt valentino
April 18, 2006
grandma, you meant the world to me. I loved you with all my heart and everyday that i was with you was so special. after everything that happend with my grammy you were one of the only ones that me ness and dena had left. when i found out on sunday that you had passed away i felt like i was alone. that i had no grandma to call anymore. but i realized that i still have you. you are always going to be with me no matter what happens or what i do i know that you will be right there beside me. and dont worry me ness dena renee and danni will take care of the family:). even though i wish i could give you one last hug I want you to know that I love you so so much grandma never forget that<3
Sonny
April 16, 2006
Barb, it has been one week from today that you and I were together and I only wish I could have told you once more how very much I love you. You took care of me and you loved me, and i miss that but when I am with you one day I want to hold you in my arms and tell you over and over how much I love you.
I love you sweet heart
Only yours, Sonny 4/16/2006
Tracy (Perfetti) Snider
April 15, 2006
Mr. Diodati, Cindy, Lisa, Laura... I am so unbelievably sorry for your loss. I wish I would have known this early but found out to late to pay my respects. I don't have to tell you how wonderful your mom was. Just a beautiful woman with open arms and a smile. So patient with all of us when we were kids. She welcomed all of us in her home and put up with all of our crazy antics. Some of my greatest memories growing up were spent at the Diodati house. I wish I could come and hug all of you as I know how deep your pain is running. I'm so sorry.
Karie Reynolds
April 14, 2006
To my second family,
I do not know how to begin to express my sympathy for all of you! Mrs. D had no problems taking me on as her 6th daughter after my Mother passed and how extremely thankful I was for her everlasting love and support no matter what! I will deeply miss and mourn her forever. She was one of a kind and I'm sure that we all have become better people for knowing her unconditional love. I am always here for all of you in whatever it is you need. Brayden will miss his Gammy Barb and all the great times he had with her and her doggies. I will miss you Mrs. D and hope to see you in my dreams!!!!!!
Love your extra Daughter,
Karie Reynolds (Kochosky)
Betty yeager
April 13, 2006
Laura Dean and family my deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your love one may God be with you all.
Vanessa
April 12, 2006
Grandma, I have so much to say to you. I just wish that you could be here for me to tell you. All I can seem to do is cry. I am trying so hard not to because I know that's not what you wanted. I miss you so incredibly much, I don't know how to put it into words. I am so grateful for all the memories I have with you, and just knowing that you are looking down on all of us everyday from heaven, with no pain. I'm sorry that I didn't get to spend more time with you and make more memories, but I love you so much. Everyone misses you, everything is so weird, everyone is upset and crying, instead of the usual laughing and having a good time. I can't express how much I miss you and love you. I'm not quite sure how we are all going to make it, you were always the leader and the strong one for everyone else. You will be missed. I love you to the sky and back.
Chris Gualazzi
April 12, 2006
Lisa and family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was always wonderful to all of us.
Barb Macy
April 12, 2006
Sonny & Girls: Barb Left A Lifetime Of Love To All Of Those Who Knew Her, Barb Was Truly A Loving And Wonderful Person. I Consider Myself A Blessed And Fortunate Person To Have Had Her As A Friend And I Thank God For A Friend Named Barb Diodati.
Kelly Caro
April 12, 2006
Sherry,Fred,Vanessa,Dena and Natalie,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
I remember growing up with you Sher and your mom treating my like one of her kids. She had the kindest loveing heart of any person I have ever met. She understood things that troubled me and always listened. I will always remember the time I spent at your house and with your family. I love you all so very much and the world has lost a truely wonderful women!
Matthew Taylor
April 12, 2006
Mrs. D., you were like a second mother to me, keeping me in line, feeding me, or giving me a place to spend the hours of the day. Anytime I've ever stepped in your house, or in that matter, your presence you made me feel special and welcome. Thank you so much for that. It meant the world to me. You'll truely be missed and continue to be loved.
Jaime Couch
April 12, 2006
Dear Lisa and the Diodati family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers. It has been many years, but I will always remember the time our families shared together when I was a child. God bless you all.
The Shelpman Family
April 12, 2006
With deepest sympathy to Cindy and her family. We wish you the best in this difficult time. You are in our hearts and prayers.
David and Crista Frankel
April 12, 2006
Lisa, Brian and Diodati Family,
Seeing the way you all interacted at the viewing at such a hard time proved what a close knit family you all were and still are. We are so very sorry for your loss and hope that we can be there to help you get thru this difficult time. Although, we didn't have a chance to really get to know your mother/wife, it was very obvious to see what a truly unique and compassionate person she was. It's always amazing to see how just looking at pictures can make you feel like you know someone well. There was no doubt that she loved you all very, very much. Hopefully, you can embrace her ways and carry them on throughout your lives.
Our Sincere Condolences,
Sherry
April 12, 2006
Mom, I have so much to say to you. Alot I will share with only you, but I want everyone to know how proud I am to have such a wonderful Mother. Even if you cant hold me now I will always be able to feel your arms around me. Thank you for making me the woman I have become. Because of you, I have a wonderful life. Please know that your Granddaughters have been truly blessed for having you.. thank you for teaching me how to raise such wonderful children. You will always be the sunshine in my life and I will Cherish you forever.
Michelle Macy (Thomas)
April 11, 2006
Diodati family. You are in my families thoughts and prayers. Your mother was such a wonderful woman,and freind. She was like a mother to me during many summers of softball. She is a remarkable person and someone I will never forget. God Bless.
Fred Exley
April 11, 2006
Dear family of Barb Diodati,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Barb and you have my deepest sympathy. We became friends when Barb accepted a part time position at Heidelberg Exxon when we opened the store. I was a supervisor with Exxon at the time. She was so courteous and friendly with our customers and she was a role model for all our employees. Barb left a lasting impression with me. An employer is richly blessed to have such an employee. May you find comfort in the loving memories of Barb. Fred Exley, Belle Vernon, Pa.
Paul Young
April 11, 2006
Sonny and Family,
Barb was such a sweet and kind person to work with, I was truly the fortunate one to be in her presences. My condolences to the entire Diodati family.
Paul Young (Heidelberg Exxon Manager)
Jack and Pat Bickell
April 11, 2006
Sonny and family, Pat and I want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of such a wonderful woman. We will never forget Barb's smiling face and gentleness about her. Seems just like yesterday we were all at the softball fields with all of our girls. If there is anything Pat and I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Michelle Hartman (Perfetti)
April 11, 2006
Lisa, Cindy, Laura, Mr. D, and the entire family, so sorry to hear about Mrs. Diodati. And yes, as I read through, your mom was such a beautiful and loving woman and mother. I remember all the fun times we had playing ball together in Scott Township and staying over eachothers houses. Your mom always welcomed me...no matter what... she was always so sweet and loving and such a beautiful woman. Mrs. Diadati will always be remembered by me for her open arms and beautiful smile. I will never forget the memories we had and she was a part of so many of them.... May God Bless you through these trying times. It will be seven years ago that i lost my father (I cant believe it will be that long) and I can tell you this from experience, always keep the memories of your mother alive in your heart and you will always remain close. In your heart she will never die, she will go on and be there as you live your life.
Shelly,Scott and Howard Frankel
April 11, 2006
Dear Lisa and Brian,
I am truly sorry we didn't have the oppurtunity to get to know your mom that well. I'm sure that if she were spared this untimely parting, we would have become better acquainted. I know that she had to be a wonderful, warm person to have raised such a wonderful daughter,and I'm sure that you will carry on her great qualities.
You have a very supportive and loving family and group of friends who will be willing to help you get through the sad and hard times ahead.
Please feel free to call upon us to help you in any way.
cathy Diodati Szymanski
April 11, 2006
mommy, remember the movie we watched over and over again, to sir with love... how do you Thank someone who takes you from crayons to perfume, it's not easy but i'll try..... thats how i feel. I love u and can only hope i can be half the mom and friend you were to all of us and everyone you knew... mom i dont know how we are going to make it without you. I love you and miss you already....
Toni Pucci
April 11, 2006
Diodati family, we send you our condulences. We have known each other for years and you are like family to us. And Barb was a wonderful patient person like a mohter to me. She always had her heart and door open whenever we needed a place to go to just hang out or talk about what was going on. We will miss her dearly. She was truely a unique person who you could always count on. Words really cannot express who she was becuase she was so many things. Love Toni
Katie Wesolowski (Whalen)
April 11, 2006
Lisa & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet lady and she always remembered me and my sisters when we would run into her. I hope that your hearts heal, as I know they are aching. You will always be in my prayers.
Lynn (Brown) Seitz
April 11, 2006
Although its been many years, I will never forget what a wonderful person Mrs. Diodati was. I will never forget what a great family she has and how kind she was to me when I was over there. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Lisa Marie Diodati Frankel
April 10, 2006
Mommy...see all the sweet and beautiful things people have written? I cannot believe you're gone, and I don't know how I'll go on...You knew what to do when no one else did and you had courage in me when I couldn't stand...I wish I had you now because I have never felt so weak...I have faith that you are healthy and happy and safe, but I know I'll never stop missing you...I love you forever and I'll see you some day...
Stacie (Kanai) Vaughan
April 10, 2006
The Diodati Family, I am soo sorry to hear of Mrs. Diodati. I will always remember how laid back and sweet she was to all of us (sometimes 15 people at a time)when we would hang out at the house. It always seemed like "the more the merrier". My family and I will be thinking of all of you during this tough time. She will be missed.
cindy diodati
April 10, 2006
Mommy..... I could never find another friend like i had in you... You always knew just what to say or do to make me smile.... or what not to say.... you are the most wonderful woman i have ever known and probably ever will thank you for being you and helping me be me
Maria Romano
April 10, 2006
To the entire Diodati/Laing family I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Deb Colosimo
April 10, 2006
Dear Sheryl,
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. You and your sisters had such a close and loving relationship with your mom, you are so very blessed to have such a wonderful mother and that's why it hurts so much....she will always be with you. A love that strong cannot be separated by death - she will live on forever in your memories and in your heart. She left you such a wonderful legacy that you have given to Vanessa, Dena & Natalie - the gift of a mother's love. We send our sympathy to you and your family.
Deb, Joe, Angela, Michelle & Lauren
Sandra Thorpe
April 10, 2006
Dearest Sheryl, Fred & girls:
So very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to all of you & your family. I know what it is to loose someone so unexpected. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Should you need anything, Sheryl, we are here for you. Love, Sandy & Fred
Jerry & Sandy Couch
April 10, 2006
We wish to express our deepest sorrow to Barb's family. May
the grace of the Lord be with you and help each of you through this difficult time.
Doug West
April 10, 2006
Dear Cathy from my family to yours ,my heart goes out to you and your family.
Sonny
April 10, 2006
Barb,my dearest wife it's only a day and i miss you so very much. Over the years we were together I have loved you from the first time I met you. To me you were the girl I wanted forever. Over the years you and I raised 5 beautiful girls we had a wonderful life, you were always strong when one of the kids would call for your advice. We had many happy years of summer fun together, and great vacations at the beaches. To put everything, together we had a happy and loving life together. One day sweet heart we will be together again.
I love you sweetheart, and miss you.
Love You Always
Barb, Yours only
Kathleen Brown
April 10, 2006
To the Diodati family - My sympathy
to you and your loved ones. I had the opportunity to know Barb and her family while our daughters attended St. Ignatius School. Barb was so loving, understanding and patient with all of the girls that visited her daughters when they had sleepovers, school projects to work on or to just hang out. God's Blessings Always,
Darnell and Nichole Warren
April 10, 2006
Dear Lisa, Brian, and Family,
We are very saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is any way that we can help, do not hesitate to let us know.
We love you,
Nikki & Christian Kalcevic
April 10, 2006
Lisa ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
With much love and sympathy...
Linda Frankel
April 10, 2006
Although I had but a short time to get to know Barbara, I know that she was a kind and gentle woman who loved her family and would do anything for them. She only saw the good in people around her. I will miss the days I was hoping for to get to know her better.
Katy Joseph (Wack)
April 10, 2006
I'll always remember you being hoisted up on the chair in the middle of the dance floor at Lisa's wedding, with that huge, proud smile on your face!!!! I'm honored to have known you and grateful that our lifetimes overlapped.
Lisa Marie Diodati Frankel
April 10, 2006
My dear, sweet Mommy...I miss her so much. I wish I could hug and kiss her one more time. I know that she will always be with me. And she taught me so much and I will teach my children in her loving, strong and wise ways...I will miss her forever and I love her more than words can tell. She taught everyone the meaning of sacrifice for love and also of strength through hard times...She was Mom to all of mine and my sister's friends; she was loved and cherished by so many...She always quoted the text, "There is a season for everything under the sun..." She was beautiful in every way. And Mommy will remain that way in mine and everyone's hearts and thoughts, forever.
Courtney (Marshall) Santo
April 10, 2006
To the Diodati and Laing family,
I went to CV with Lisa and when I heard of your loss, I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to you and all who has been touched and loved by Barbara.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
April 10, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
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