Diane Alicia Natale

1954 - 2016

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | September 14, 2016

Diane Alicia Natale,  of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

Diane was born in Harrisburg to her parents James and Jennie Nickel.  She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Daniel, whom she met while pursuing her undergraduate degree at Penn State University, and her two sons Anthony (Kristin) and Aron (Grace).  Diane was the proud grandmother of Ava, Ian, Blake, Garrett and Evan Natale, and the loving sister of Nancy (Jim) Johnson, Laura (Wade) Seaman and Lois Nickel-Ward.

Diane will be remembered for her big heart, devotion to family and friends, and no-nonsense approach to life.  A former art teacher, she loved working with kids.  When she wasn't busy working for the family business or spending time with her grandchildren, Diane enjoyed reading, gardening, and occasionally visiting the casino with her friends.  In recent years, Diane and Dan enjoyed traveling throughout Europe with family and friends, making memories that will be long remembered.

Family and friends are welcome to a memorial service that will be held at The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 1570 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Saturday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m.  The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift to the following:  The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, your local library, or the Yough River Trail.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc., 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

Originally published September 14, 2016.

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