Diane C. Orris Sundberg

1958 - 2025

Diane C. Sundberg, 67, of Forest Ave., Kane, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. Born Sept. 13, 1958, in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of the late Dwight Carns and Mary Etta (Frampton) Orris. Diane was married to Robert "Rob" Sundberg, who survives her. As a 1976 graduate of Freeport High School, Diane went on to graduate from Mount Aloysius College. Diane dedicated much of her career to helping others as an occupational therapist assistant with UPMC. Later in life, she worked as a reporter for several local newspapers and went on to become a published book author. Her lifelong love of reading and writing was reflected in her active participation in local book clubs. Diane was known for her kindness, compassion, and steadfast commitment to her community. Deeply devoted to her faith, she was a pillar of many Lutheran churches and social organizations, having served as president of the Kittanning PTA and as a library assistant in Kittanning. Diane was very active in and volunteered for many events for the Young-Onset Parkinson's Foundation. In addition to her husband, Rob, Diane is survived by her son, Joseph Acerni of Ford City; her daughter, Katie (Jason) Williams of Monroeville; two stepdaughters, Nisse Sundberg of St. Marys and Annika (David Felton) Sundberg; her beloved grandchildren, Lizzy and Paul Williams; step-grandson, Oliver Sundberg; two sisters, Carolyn (Rick) Graff of Saxonburg and Cathy Mechas of Florida; and Diane's first husband, David Acerni. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 Dawson St., Kane, PA 16735, with the Rev. David Pflieger officiating. A Celebration of Life, Committal, and Interment will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 409 Sarver Road, Sarver, PA 16055, with Rev. Shawn Smith officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Diane's memory to Tabor Lutheran Church, 200 Dawson St., Kane, PA 16735; to the UPMC Mercy Physical Rehabilitation Unit at 1400 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219; or to Family House at 5308 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. online condolences may be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.