Diana Belknap

Diana Belknap obituary, Horseheads, NY

Diana Belknap

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Diana Belknap Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan's Funeral Home - Horseheads on Nov. 22, 2025.

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Diana May Belknap

Melbourne, Florida

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Diana May Belknap of Melbourne, FL, previously of Elmira Heights, NY, on Thursday November 20,2025 at the age of 86. She was born on November 23, 1938 in Elmira, NY, a daughter to Morgan & Alda Gee.

She was predeceased by her husband Donald Belknap; father, Morgan Gee; mother, Alda Gee; sisters, Carol Gee Hawley & Beverly Gee Gobrick and special friend, Arthur Caparula.

She is survived by her daughter Julie (Norman) Taylor of Montezuma, NY; sons Mark Belknap (Georganne Buchtel) of Big Flats, NY and David (Rosemary) Belknap of Melbourne, FL; sister Margaret Gee Carrigan of Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren Norman Taylor, Theresa Jayson, James Taylor, Kevin Taylor, Scott McAfee, John Bloom, Andy Belknap, Dennis Redner II, Dillon Belknap, Dustin Belknap and Maddy Belknap and her 17 great grandkids.

Diana graduated from Southside High School in Elmira, NY in 1957 and the following day, married her high school sweetheart Donald Belknap. She worked at Woolworths and later retired as a waitress at Bea and Dicks on 14th Street in Elmira Heights, New York.

Diana enjoyed her yearly trips out to Lake Havasu City, Arizona to visit with her sister where she was very proud to be a member of the American Legion Post 81 Honor Guard. She was a die hard fan of the Miami Dolphins and was a season ticket holder and was also a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox and attended game 2 of the 2007 World Series at Fenway Park. Diana loved hummingbirds, family parties, especially the Ugly Sweater Christmas parties on the patio, attending the New York State Fair, watching General Hospital and attending all her kids and grandkids sporting and social events. She loved her special bond with her only granddaughter, Maddy May, and especially loved watching her dance. She loved all of her adopted daycare grandkids who all adored her and called her Grandma at Rosemary Belknap's Family Daycare.

The family will welcome friends and family of Diana in Florida to a Party on the Patio Celebration of Life on November 28, 2025 at 501 La Costa Ct. Melbourne, Florida 32940 starting at 6PM. Please join us as we Celebrate her amazing life.

The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St., at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 5-7PM with a Memorial Service to follow at 7 PM, Gary Belknap presiding. All are welcome to Harry's Inn, 308 E. 14th Street, Elmira Heights, NY immediately following.

She will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery on December 5, 2025 at 11AM.

The family will provide their own flowers but those wishing to remember Diana, please consider a donation in Diana's memory to the Paws of Honor.

Paws of honor - www.pawsofhonor.org

Information to use in memory of Diana Belknap

501 La Costa Ct. Melbourne, FL 32940

[email protected]

(321) 355-8307

Any questions reach out to David Belknap at the above email or phone number. Thank you

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

28

Service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Party on the Patio Celebration of Life for Diana Belknap at 501 La Costa Ct

501 La Costa Court, Melbourne, FL 32940

Send Flowers

Dec

4

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Calling Hours for Diana Belknap at Sullivan's Funeral Home

365 East Franklin Street, Horseheads, NY 14845

Send Flowers

Dec

5

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Graveside Service for Diana Belknap at Woodlawn Cemetery

1200 Walnut Street, Elmira, NY 14905

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.