Diane R. Lowry

OLEAN - Diane R. Lowry, 67, of Olean, was received into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday (Nov. 25, 2021), after a long and brave battle with cancer.

Born July 24, 1954, in Buffalo, Diane acquired these virtues as the daughter of Pastor Clifford J. and Christine S. Waugh Golden, the faithful pastor and caretakers of the Church of Corinth in Cattaraugus.

Diane's strong faith, love of family, artistry in preserving memories and passion for serving others, permeated her entire life.

She graduated from Cattaraugus Central School in 1972. While in high school, Diane met George S. Lowry, the love of her life and surviving husband. The two met on her 16th birthday at the Great Valley Fair.

George and Diane later committed their lives to Christ during a Jesus movement gathering in 1971. They were married in Cattaraugus on Oct. 14, 1972.

Shortly thereafter, Diane began raising a family. She labored tirelessly to create a place that she and her family could call home. Assisting with Scripture memorization, decorating the home, and photographing special moments were just a few of the ways that Diane fulfilled her work as a wife, mother and grandmother.

Diane later used her talents as a caregiver, property steward, interior decorator and adept photographer in her professional career.

She worked for many years as a property manager in Ellicottville. Starting in 1997, she worked as an aide for the Allegany-Limestone School District and was set to retire soon.

Diane used her passion for photography to establish and run her own business, Photography By Diane. For nearly 25 years, she captured beautiful memories at weddings and family events from late spring to early fall.

Diane, George and their family moved from Cattaraugus to Olean in 1990. Diane loved Jesus, her family, her home and Christmas.

For the last eight years, Diane especially loved her summer stays at the family cottage in rural Cattaraugus County, and she cherished spending time vacationing at the beach in the Outer Banks, N.C., with her sister and extended family.

Diane also loved dogs and had a special place in her heart for rescue shelters. Her strong Christian faith guided her life and brought peace to her spirit and to her family and friends who loved her.

Surviving Diane are George, her loving husband of 49 years; a daughter, Charity Lowry of Olean; two sons, Israel Lowry of Charlotte, N.C. and Seth Lowry of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, George K. Lowry and Giana Lowry; a sister, Linda Ackley of Lewis Run, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Diane was predeceased by a daughter, Elisabeth Lowry, on June 5, 1977.

The family will be present to receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday (Nov. 30, 2021) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean. A funeral service will immediately follow at noon in the funeral home. Rev. Chuck Maine, pastor of Epic Church in Olean, will officiate. Interment will be in Liberty Park Cemetery, Cattaraugus,.

Memorials if desired, may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 665 Elm St., Buffalo, NY 14203 or to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 State Route 417, Olean, NY 14760.

Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.