Diane M. Iglesias

Diane was a wonderful teacher. That was a tremendous loss for her students and Lebanon Valley College. She will always be missed.
Joëlle Stopkie

I can't believe its been 3 years and soon will be 4 years since you passed away! I am now going to LVC and I still feel your presence there with me! I wish you were alive to see all that has happened for me! I wish you were still alive and wish I could see you again... if only for a moment! I love you and I always will remember you!!

To the family of Diane, my sincerest condolences. I have many fond memories of Diane who was a dear childhood friend. Our families were very close. God be with you. Cynthia Rossi Rottkamp

My family and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Dra. Iglesias. A generous advisor and courageous friend to so many, she inspired generations of students with her excellence, humor, and grace. She inspired me to accomplish what I did not think I could do, but which I remember fondly. For example, I never expected to learn, teach, and dance Flamenco. I am so glad that I did, however, thanks to Dra. Iglesias.

In particular, I remember a lesson that helped me to understand why Hispanic culture and passionate living are synonymous: Our mortality underscores the preciousness of the experiences we share with each other. In knowing and accepting that our lives will end, we are liberated to live fully and passionately. This lesson is why I was not surprised to hear that she was still teaching and sharing her passion, despite her painful illness, until a week before she died.

Dra. Iglesias, your light shines on in all the lessons we’ve learned from you. You and your family will be in our memories, thoughts, and prayers always.

Por favor, Introduzca un condolencias aquí
Deseo Expresar mis sinceras condolencias a la familia de Diane. A su esposo, un sus hijos y a su madre.
Lamento Profundamente La pérdida de Diane. Una gran profesional, una magnífica amiga y persona. Tuve la suerte de compartir experiencias y Recibir su apoyo incondicional. Fue muy generosa dedicándome parte de su tiempo y respondiendo a mis e-mail.
En la Universidad de La Laguna (Tenerife-Islas Canarias) donde Participó como Conferenciante en la Universidad de Verano dejó una profunda huella de su dinamismo y sus formas de Enseñar a los universitarios.
Mi recuerdo cariñoso y un saludo afectuoso A su familia, con el deseo de que puedan sobrellevar estos momentos de tristeza. Diane permanecerá siempre en nuestra memoria.

It was with great sadness that I heard about the passing of Dra. Iglesias. She was truly an inspiring educator and I learned many tricks of the trade from her which I use in my own teaching. Even though I was a non-traditional student, she supported and encouraged me when I thought I would not be able to make it. I also brought my daughter to classes and events and she still remembers the wonderful culminating dinner for a Spanish culture class at the mansion I was allowed to bring her to.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Espi Tucker, LVC class of 2000

I was so sad to hear about the passing of Dra. Iglesias. She was such a wonderful mentor to me. Diane inspired me to do so many things I would never have thought of doing on my own. She was a fantastic teacher, even my children remember her because she allowed me to bring them to classes with me! What an impact she made on so many lives. I will truly miss her.

Vanessa Garcia, LVC class of 2005

To Dr Heffner and Family-I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Iglesias was my advisor for 4 years-always giving me great advice and helping me grow from a child to an adult. Andy Wangman Class of 1991 (Baltimore MD)

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. I have fond memories of Dr. Iglesias while at Lebanon Valley. May your memories comfort you during this time.
Beth Schalkoff Miskewitz '91 (Springfield, NJ)

Dr. Heffner and family,
I am very grateful that Dra. Iglesias was my adviser for my four year stint at the Valley. If it weren't for her and Dr. Scott and their guidance I wouldn't be where I am today. I will always remember her beauty and how she cared about us all. I was never in her classes, I was a German major, because of her however I did branch out and take a few semesters of beginning Spanish! May the peace of the Lord be with you all in these days of sorrow.

Mi querida Diana,

Cuando me enteré de tu muerte, la pena y el dolor me invadió el alma. Lo primero que hice fue ir a mi habitación y decirle a la Virgen Milagrosa, (que tú sabes yo rezo todas las noches): "te pedí que mejoraras su salud y no lo has hecho, ahora te pido que esté en el cielo "y sé que allí estarás, porque fuiste, Diana, y me consta, una gran hija, preocupada por su madre, una buena esposa, una buena madre, una gran sufridora, tú padeciendo irradiabas alegría a los demás, una amiga de tus amigos y un largo etcétera. Siento por ti un gran cariño y admiración.

La última vez que hablamos, 20 días antes de tu muerte, charlamos de la enseñanza que a las dos nos apasionaba, tú entonces, explicabas el Barroco, Culteranismo y Conceptismo. Me contabas cómo al cerrar la puerta de tu aula te olvidabas de todo.

Mi cariño y mi sincera amistad para tu madre, tu marido y tus hijos. Seguiremos en contacto, ellos tienen una casa en España como la tuviste tú.

Disfruta del cielo. Dios nos consolará a todos.

Para Margaret, John, Carolyn y Andrew, un abrazo muy fuerte.



My dear Diane,

Just after I knew about your death, the sadness and the pain overcame my soul. The first thing I did was go to my room and pray to the Milagrosa Virgin (who you know well, I pray to every night), I told her, " I asked you to improve her health and you have not done it, I ask you now that she is in Heaven", and I know you will, because you were, Diane, a great daughter (always worried about your mother), a good wife and a good mother, a great sufferer (while suffering your disease, you never stop irradiating happiness), a friend of your friends and a long ect. I feel for you a great love and a great admiration.

Last time we talked, 20 days before your death, we chatted about teaching, which was something that we both loved. At that time, you were teaching the Barroque, the Culteranism and The Conceptism, and your were telling me how you were able to forget everything, once you shutted your classroom´s door.

All my love and my sincere friendship to your mom, husband and children. We will keep in touch, they have a home in Spain as you always did.

Enjoy Heaven. God will confort us here in earth.

Love to Margaret, John, Carolyn and Andrew.

Dr. Heffner and family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Dra. Iglesias. LVC has lost an important part of its community. She was a wonderful advisor and professor. She has always been and will continue to be fondly remembered when I reflect on my days at LVC. Descanse en paz, Dra. Iglesias.

Cathy Connors Kostick
LVC Class of '94

Dear John, Carolyn, Andrew, Margaret and Bob,

We are deeply sad and sorry by Diane´s death, you know how much we loved her... she was SO special, there are no words to describe her...it makes us very sad to think that we will never see her smiling face again around Santander. No doubt she will always be hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

You will always be in my heart and you will always be remembered and loved. Even though you are gone, I will always remember the heart eraser. You were the best Godmother ever and no matter what you will always be. I love you! You will be missed! You were such a inspiration to me and you were always there whenever I needed you. I can't believe you are really gone, my deepest sympathy for the family.

I send my deepest sympathies to the family of Doctora Iglesias. I can't begin to tell you the countless ways that Doctora changed my life forever. As a recent graduate of LVC, I know that my current life would not be the same without the influence of Dra. Iglesias. She inspired me to teach Spanish to children and made sure she did everything in her power to insure that I graduated on time. I never got to tell her that I got a job teaching High School Spanish but, I know she would be very proud. I owe many, many things to Dra. Iglesias and she will be deeply missed.

I am shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of Diane. While I was a secretary for LVC's Foreign Language Department, I learned quickly that Diane truely enjoyed what she did and it showed in her students. There were many times where students confided in me how much they enjoyed her and her classes. She always had kind words for me and the job I was doing for the department. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Dear Dr. Heffner, Carolyn and Andrew,

Forever your wife and mother, Dr. Iglesias, will be remembered as one of the most passionate and enthusiastic people I have ever known. She was an inspiration to me in my three years at LVC and was the one who suggested that I double major in Spanish and Psychology and spend a year studying abroad. So my junior year was spent studying in Madrid and Valenica, Spain.

The vast impact that she has had on my life, and the love of the Spanish culture and language that she inspired in me can never be erased.

It was an honor for my husband and I that she could be present at our wedding, and I always looked forward to the spring when she would travel to Spain for a conference and we would reconnect in Madrid.

I am deeply saddened to learn of her passing. Know that she is one of the most splendid people I have ever known. Thank you for sharing her with me.

We never personally met Dr. Iglesias, but through our daughter Rebecca Gaspar, we know that she profoundly touched her life. Rebecca had remained in contact with her beloved LVC professor, met up with her in Spain (where she and her husband and son live) and is sorry that she cannot express her love and sympathy in person to Dr. Heffner and family! May our Lord be with each of you to guide and strengthen you, as He has always been with Diane. You remain in our prayers!

To John, Carolyn and Andrew: My heart is so heavy right now. I am so sorry for your loss. Diane affected SO many people in SO many ways. Her influence will be felt for MANY years to come, not the least of which will be in my teenage daughter. Diane was such a powerful influence in Marissa's life and Marissa is already keenly aware of how different her life will be now without her "safety net" of being able to call Diane for support. Diane has given me SO much guidance not only professionally but personally (with parenting skills, in my personal relationships, etc.) and I will sense the loss of her friendship in my life for the REST of my life. LVC was a better place because of Diane, I was a better mother and teacher because of her and somehow the world seems to have a big void as a result of her passing. If there is EVER ANYTHING I can do for any of you please let me know.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Iglesias and to the LVC community. Dr. Iglesias was a wonderful educator, with enthusiasm and passion for her work, and had an amazing cheerfulness and personality. She inspired countless LCV students.

To Fr. John Heffner - I don't know if you will remember me, but I was a member of Christ Church, Reading and one time aspirant in the Diocese of Bethlehem. I left in 2005, I think. I never met Diane nor your children, but I am deeply saddened for all of you. I read the obit on DioBeth. You all will be in my prayers.

Dra was the best professor ever...words cannot even describe how much she has done for me over the years and how much her memories will continue to influence me. She is the reason I am still pursuing my dream to be a Spanish teacher and I hope that I can be half as great as she was. She will be dearly missed.

I was so impressed with her enthusiasm and method of teaching that I have tried to emulate her for the past twenty years in my own classroom. I am so sorry to hear about this, and I hope all of you are doing well.

My sincerest condolences to her family. I am saddened and shocked by Diane's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be truly missed.

I am truly honored and blessed to have had Dra. Iglesias as my advisor and professor over the last four years. She always believed in her students and she never gave up on me. I have her to thank for having the time of my life in Valladolid this past summer, for getting an internship at Head Start, and (of course) for loving phonetics. Le echo de menos, Dra.

My most sincere condolences to Diane's family in these hard times.
Les acompaño en el sentimiento.

My deepest sympathy to Diane Iglesias's family and to everyone in the LVC community who is mourning this loss.

I am so sad to hear about your loss. Dr. Iglesias was an amazing person and teacher. I have her to thank for my career as a Spanish teacher. She was an inspiration to all the foreign language students at LVC. She will be truly missed, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to learn from her.

Dear John, Carolyn, and Andrew,

I'm sorry about your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

(This news came as a shock to me, as I only found out about Diane's battle with cancer on Oct. 8.)

Marie Riegle-Kinch
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art
Lebanon Valley College

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Iglesias. She was the reason I decided to go to LVC in 1998. It was truly an honor to have her as my professor and adviser for four years. I would not be the Spanish teacher I am today without her guidance and support. She has truly been my professional inspiration. I will never forget all the memories I have of her (classes, Spain, coming to my school to give an in-service for my colleagues, etc.). She was truly one-in-a-million. I could not have asked for a better professor, adviser or friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you now during this difficult time and will continue to be in the future. Dr. Iglesias will forever live on in our hearts and minds!

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Dear John, Carolyn and Andrew-
I am so sorry to hear of the news. Your mom and I shared our cancer journey together. We had many conversations about our treatments, families and the future.
I am proud to say I knew her and I know she did whatever she had to do to fight this disease.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Dear John, Carolyn, Andrew, Bob and Aunt Margaret,
My deepest sympathy to all of you who have lost a wife, mother, sister and daughter. Diane and I had just started getting to know one another over the past year. She was an amazing woman and yet so very humble. I will never forget when she first returned my phone call and said, "Hi Cousin. Isn't it a shame we have never met?" She was very supportive when I lost my mother just three months ago. It is so hard for me to believe that Diane has now joined her father, my mom and dad, my brother Tom and our other relatives in Heaven. May memories and love live in your heart and may God give you comfort, strength and peace in this most difficult time.
With love and prayers,

Dear John, Carolyn and Andrew,

I share some of the terrible loss which you feel at this time Diane has influenced the intellectual development not only of her already accomplished children but also of the many students whom she taught at LVC. Though her passing is terribly unjust the merits of her profound abilities in the classroom remain indelible in the minds of students. During my years of association with Diane I was able to bear witness to her high standards. She is a great personal loss and a loss for LVC.
My deepest sympathy to all who were dear to her.
Joelle Stopkie

Dear family of Dr. Iglesias,

I am deeply saddened at the recent passing of your loved one, Dr. Diane Iglesias. Although I never took any Spanish classes of hers, I was very familiar with who she was and the wonderful work she did while I attend Lebanon Valley College as a student. I met and spoke with her several times throughout my years in Annville, PA and she helped me A LOT in planning and coordinating successfully the annual International Culture Day event that LVC held in 1993 which was an event designed to invite hundrends of local high schools students who studied a foreign language, to showcase their skills in their chosen language. But what I will remember best of Dr. Iglesias, is that she was a strong,very knowledge, eloquent and warm hearted person who had a real passion for teaching and who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed her help. I held her in very high esteem and still do this day. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I hope that given that she was a very spiritual person, you will at least take comfort in knowing that she is in a much better place now. I am certain that she will continue to be a great teacher as well as a passionate student on the other side until we all meet her again. From my family to yours, our most sincere condoleances.

Sincerely,

Wembi Dimandja

Deepest sympathies to the loved ones of Doctora Iglesias. She was a gifted educator and will be sorely missed in the LVC community.

Dear John and Carolyn, I'm very deeply sorry to hear about Diane's passing. She was a powerful and intelligent woman who truly believed in and enjoyed her teaching. I know LVC has lost a wonderful teacher, and you have the greater loss of a great wife and mother. My deepest sympathy to all of your family.

Doctora Iglesias,
You were a wonderful person & an amazing educator. You were extremely enthusiastic; it was obvious that you truly loved your profession & your students. I learned more in the way of the Spanish culture & language in one year from you then I did in the 4 previous years before attending LVC. My condolences are with your family during this difficult time; you will be missed.

Thank you Diane for your commitment to teaching, Lebanon Valley College was much richer for having you there. My condolences to every member of your family.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.