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Donna L. Diequez

12/3/1931 - 12/1/2017

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Obituary For Donna L. Diequez

Donna L. Diequez, 85, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded by her family at Allegheny General Hospital. She was the wife of Benjamin Diequez. She was born December 3, 1931 in Columbus, OH a daughter of the late Charles and Leila McNeal. She was also preceded in death by her brother Roy L. McNeal. Donna was a life-long member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher and as a and as a volunteer for 32 years at the Courtyard Shoppe. She worked at the former Montgomery Ward and W.T. Grant department stores. She was a 1949 graduate of Steubenville High School. Donna was a lover of her family, church and books.

Donna is survived by her husband of 64 years, Benjamin Diequez, whom she married on November 6, 1953; daughter Suzanne (James) Diequez-Kimmel; son Douglas B. Diequez and two special nephews Joseph Diequez III & Benjamin Louis Diequez.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. with Fr. Steven McKeown officiating. Private burial for the family to follow at Fort Steuben. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.

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  • 09/03/2024

    John and Sandy Lesnick

    Dear Ben and family, We are so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. Donna was a very special person with a loving heart. She was loved and will be missed by many. We offer our sincere condolences.Love and Prayers,John and Sandy Lesnick

  • 09/03/2024

    John and Sandy Lesnick

  • 09/03/2024

    Tom & Nancy Schloss

  • 09/03/2024

    Debbie Bailey

    Suzanne & family, I just saw your mom's obituary and I wanted to send my sincere sympathy to you. I know your precious memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead.

  • 09/03/2024

    Tom Bowman

    Dear Ben and family, So sorry to hear of Donna's passing, know that we are thinking of you all and remember " As long as you love the one you lose, you'll never lose the one you love ". Peace and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene Valerio

    I met Donna only a short time ago. She was always so lovely; beautiful inside and out. I will miss seeing you, but will never forget you. May God bless Ben, Suzanne, Jim, and the rest of your family in this very sad time. Donna is looking down from heaven.

  • 09/03/2024

    aunt barb

    very sorry to hear about your mom. will be praying for you. my sincerest condolences. love. aunt barb

  • 09/03/2024

    Gary & Marilyn Ford

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