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Diane Markiewicz Obituary
Diane Marie Markiewicz, 71, of Harrisonburg, passed away at The Retreat at Fishersville, February 26, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1951, in Camden, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Felix S. and Cecilia A. (Duffield) Markiewicz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth and niece, Victoria.
Surviving are her sisters, Judith and husband, Kenneth Wingate, of Portsmouth, and Lorraine Markiewicz of Grottoes; nieces, Jennifer Uhazie and husband, Michael, and Katelyn Markiewicz; and great nieces, Zoey and Skyler Uhazie.
Diane graduated from Harrisonburg High School. She received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Madison College and a master's degree in Library Science from James Madison University.
She served as an elementary school librarian for over forty years in Spotsylvania, Frederick, and Madison Counties in Virginia. She loved teaching her youngsters a diversity of topics before that became popular. When questioned by her supervisor why she purchased so many "socially redeeming" books, she replied, "What else is there?"
She cared for two families, her immediate family and her extended family at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Harrisonburg where she headed the Decorating Committee, sponsored many Haitian children in their educational endeavors, and assisted anyone who needed her help. She loved traveling and impacted all with her smile, kindness, and integrity.
A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Interment followed at Woodbine Cemetery in Harrisonburg.
Visitation was held from 6:30 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Kyger Funeral Home in Harrisonburg.
Those who wish to remember Diane may contribute to the Haitian Ministry at Blessed Sacrament or to the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry.
Condolences may be shared at kygers.com.
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Susan Eppard
March 2, 2022
I loved Diane Markiewicz. During my first years of teaching I would spend many planning times in the library with my kiddos and she always let me check out the books. I loved talking to her, and learned many things from the plethora of facts she knew and the stories she shared with me. Although I wasn´t a student in Madison myself, I know that many students were impacted by her. Prayers to her family and the county that holds such wonderful memories of days spent in the library
Dotty Belsky-Posey
March 2, 2022
She was the kindest person I worked with. I am so sorry to hear she passed.
Teresa Aylor
March 2, 2022
This news is heartbreaking. I worked with Diane when I first started teaching in Madison. Diane had a wonderful wit and always fought to keep good books in her library for her kids. She loved her family so very much.
Donna Jenkins
March 2, 2022
What a sweet lady. We lived beside her in Madison. My children always loved going to visit her. Rest In Peace.
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Courtlynn
March 1, 2022
Ms. Mankiewicz was my librarian when I was in elementary school. I remember sitting on the floor in front of her listening to her read. She had such an impact on my life, as well as many other students. She will always hold a special place in my memories!
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