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Diane Wolf Obituary

WOLF--Diane, The Board and staff of National Public Radio and the Trustees of the NPR Foundation mourn the passing of Foundation Trustee Diane Wolf. We at NPR are privileged to have counted Diane as a thoroughly engaged friend and advocate for public radio. We extend our deepest condolences to all of her family and many friends.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Diane Wolf

20 Entries

Peter Hiscano

August 20, 2025

I come to this sad news decades too late, as I lost touch with Diane after the 1980s. We went through the Manny Hanny Bank trainee program together. She was zany but brilliant, and a free spirit who loved to tell tales about Andrew. And she had a heart of gold.

Ellen & Ned Olivier

February 3, 2008

Our deepest sympathies are with the Wolf family.
We feel fortunate to have been among Diane’s friends, and to have experienced her joy, exuberance and fabulous, larger-than-life personality. We met in Paris and NY and had the great pleasure of having Diane stay with us in California. Diane was a treasure and we will miss her.

Kevin McCumber

January 21, 2008

I am so saddened to have learned of the death of such a wonderful, caring person. I will never forget her smile and her "can do" attitude, and working with her to make the American flag ribbons is something I will remember forever. My deepest sympathies to her family and many friends.

Class of '69 Graland

January 19, 2008

AND Coach Rice and Janie, Marian, Jamie ... word is spreading. We are all so sorry!

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Class of '69 Graland

January 19, 2008

Dearest Diane: Your friends and oldest pals from Denver will miss you. Dee, Jill, Valerie, Bruce, Nancy and Laurie - we all send our love to your parents, Daniel, Matthew and cousin Wendy. Our 40th reunion won't be the same without you, but rest assured we will raise our glasses in celebration of your life and our adventures together.

Felicita Eggimann

January 17, 2008

I've been deeply saddened to learn the death of Diana with whom I spent a wonderfull week full of humor during our trip in Virginia.
I'd like to honor her great kindness and generousity.
With my most sincere condolences,

Laurie Block

January 16, 2008

Diane was an amazing person; with a huge heart, a huge smile, and a love of life. She inspired me, greatly., and was very supportive. I am honored to have been her friend. She will always be a part, of all of us, that knew her.
My deepest thoughts and love are with the Wolfs, at this extremely difficult time,.....and always.
Fondly,
~Laurie Block

Georgette Dorn

January 16, 2008

Diane was a wonderful, generous, and caring person. He premature departure from life is indeed a great tragedy. Her Watergate parties were marvelous. My deepest sympathy to her parents.

George Abraham

January 16, 2008

Erving & Joyce,

May G-d's peace comfort you all at this time. We pray His shalom & blessings on you both.

J Walker

January 15, 2008

I'll always remember Diane's dinner parties at the Watergate with great joy. She was a gracious hostess... who kept us laughing. I'll miss her... especially her welcoming smile. My sympathies to her parents and her family.

Aimee Dawley

January 14, 2008

A life that makes a difference in this world is always a life well spent. My deepest sympathy to you Mr. and Mrs. Wolf for the loss of your daughter.

Michael Smolak

January 14, 2008

My deepest condolences for your loss... Dianne and I attendended Penn together and she lived life on a very large scale... Although, I had not seen her since those days, I always smile when I think of the time we spent together....
Michael Smolak

Anne Conley Ondrey

January 13, 2008

Our very deepest sympathy to the Wolfe Family from the Conleys in Cleveland - Tom, Anne, Clare & Joe Conley/Ondrey - Diane could really make my dad smile!

Deborah Terhune

January 13, 2008

My sympathy and condolences are with you as you grieve. Diane was a beautiful lady, a friend, filled with compassion, wisdom, generosity, an inspiration to me and to all those who knew her.

Kevin Corbett

January 13, 2008

Ms. Wolf,

I worked with you briefly at the Foundation for the National Archives. I fondly recall your charismatic approach to philanthropy and will always remember your gregarious spirit at numerous social events here in Washington.

May a spirit of peace and comfort surround your family and close friends at this time.

Sincerely,

Robert Comstock

January 12, 2008

Our heartfelt condolences - Diane was a wonderful friend.
Jean and Bob Comstock

Harriet

January 12, 2008

Diane Wolf was a great cousin. I will miss her. Greetings to all the family.

Pamela combemale murphy

January 12, 2008

please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your daughter and sister. I will always cherish the many fond memories of when we were all young in New York

Michele Linen

January 12, 2008

My deepest condolences for your loss of Diane.

We worked very closely in the late 70's and 80's on benefit efforts for the Whitney and Metropolitan Museums. She was a brilliant and loyal friend.

Diane brought enormous joy and light into any room she entered.

Sincerely,
Micki Linen Hoitsma

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