Dianne L. Dittmeyer

Dittmeyer, Dianne L. NEW LEBANON Dianne L. Baumli Dittmeyer, 52, of Canaan Road died on Thursday afternoon at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield under the care of Hospice Care in the Berkshires, surrounded by her loving family. She had resided there for the past four years. Born June 1, 1959 in Pittsfield, Mass., she was the daughter of June Smith Baumli of New Lebanon and the late Gregory L. Baumli. Dianne was a graduate of New Lebanon High School and Hudson Valley Community College. She was attending Siena College at the time of her illness. Dianne worked at KB Toys in Pittsfield in the accounts department before retiring due to illness. She was a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in New Lebanon. Dianne loved gardening and holiday decorating. Survivors, besides her mother, include a daughter, Rebekah Dittmeyer of New Lebanon; two brothers, Gregory L. Baumli Jr. and Mark W. Baumli of New Lebanon and a nephew, Christopher J. Baumli. A liturgy of Christian death and burial will be celebrated by the Rev. John L. Close on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Church of Immaculate Conception, Route 20, New Lebanon. Cremation will follow. Relatives and friends are invited to the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. for visitation. Contributions in Dianne's memory may be made to the Shrine Maintenance Fund at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, PO Box 218, New Lebanon, NY 12125. Dianne's family would like to extend a special thank you to Rita and Gail who helped Dianne at home before she went to Hillcrest, Unit 2 of Hillcrest Commons for their compassion and care shown towards Dianne and to Hospice Care in the Berkshires for their help and comfort care given to our beloved daughter, mother and sister.