Dianne Kaye Heskett-Ward
Dianne Kaye Heskett-Ward
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Dianne Heskett-Ward Obituary
Dianne K. Heskett-Ward passed away at the age of 72 on October 11th 2025 in Hilliard Ohio, surrounded by her family.
Dianne was born April 2nd 1953 in Columbus Ohio, the beloved daughter of Glen and Rebecca Heskett. She attended Whitehall-Yearling /Eastland Vocational, and retired from University Radiology at The Ohio State University. Dianne loved Ohio State Buckeye football, all dogs and cats, and every animal. She also liked glamping at Pasapo Boat Club in Zanesville Ohio with her brother Glen.
She was predeceased by her parents Glen D Heskett Sr and Rebecca P Heskett, her son Mark J. Pincek, and her niece Nicole C Heskett.
Dianne is survived by her children Mara (Ward) Bailey and Daniel Wilkinson Pincek (Evelyn), brother Glen D. Heskett Jr, sisters Iona I Stone and Beverly R Toshok (Kevin), nieces and nephews Jessica Heskett, Misty Lockhart, Michelle Booker, Michael Stone, Heather Pummel, Sydney and Matthew Toshok, grandchildren Daniel Wilkinson and Nicki Dies, and 4 great-grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of Dianne’s life will be held at a later date.
Cremation was handled by Shaw-Davis Funeral Home, whom we thank.
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