Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information

Leab, Diana Kathryn, age 78, of Beavercreek, passed away Tuesday, December 1st, 2020.

She was born October 18th, 1942 to Florence (Smith) and Wilfred Herholtz in Cambridge, Ohio. Diana graduated from Belfontaine High School. She was employed by the Social Security Administration. Diana attended the First Presbyterian Church of Bellbrook and was a member of the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Historical Society.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Neil Leab. Diana is survived by her children Lon Dear (Shelley), Ron Dear (Lynn), Debbie Perry (Ron), Teresa Malone (John); and grandchildren Erin, Kevin, Sara, Bryce, Lance, Melisa, Kyle, Elizabeth, Bailey, Megan and Nadya.

The family is planning a Private Memorial Service. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to send a condolence to the family and share a story or picture about Diana here on her Book of Memories.

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