DIANE LYNN McCLOSKEY (nee McMurray) age 56, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday June 26, 2013. Beloved wife of Frank S.; loving mother of Patrick Gutbrod (wife Laurel), Erin Lynn Meyer-Gutbrod (husband Josh) and step-mother of Stephen and Cara McCloskey; devoted grandmother of Ryan Patrick, Lily Christine and Evelynn Tess; treasured daughter of Clarence and Mary J. (nee Spotts) McMurray; cherished sister of Kenneth McMurray (wife Claudia); dearest aunt of Eric McMurray and Jennifer Bruce (husband Berl); dear sister-in-law, cousin and friend of many.
Diane was a 1974 graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and a 1979 graduate of Kent State University School of Nursing. She worked at St. Luke’s Hospital for 20 years before working at the Cleveland Clinic for 12 years. A resident of Highland Heights for 1 year after moving from Euclid, Diane enjoyed snow and water skiing, golf, bowling, traveling and singing in the choir but spending time with her family is what gave her the most pleasure. Her family will remember her as a strong, independent person whose personality and good sense of humor helped her be the caring, giving and generous woman that she was.
Contributions may be made in Diane’s memory to Kent State University Foundation, Inc (Please Note on Check – “Diane McCloskey Memorial Fund”) c/o Kent State University Foundation PO Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242.
Celebration of Life Service Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 10 AM, at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91). Burial following at Whitehaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Diane at the FUNERAL HOME MONDAY 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
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Condolence From: Larry & Carolyn Prahst
Condolence: We’re with you all who knew and loved Diane. She was a strong and caring daughter, wife, mom, sister and friend to all who knew her. She will be missed.
Friday June 28, 2013
Condolence From: Chuck Millar
Condolence: Diane: While I never had the pleasure of meeting you, may you rest in peace.
Friday June 28, 2013
Condolence From: Lynn and Dave Little
Condolence: Dear Frank, Sending our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your lovely wife, Diane. May peace be with you.
Friday June 28, 2013
Condolence From: Cara McCloskey
Condolence: Diane’s cousin and her husband used to live next door to my father. They introduced Frank and Diane (or as some would say – Dank and Friane) who thereafter started dating. It wasn’t long before Diane started coming around on a weekly basis. The first time she met me I got teased about my tattoos and piercings. Diane and I were different in a lot of ways, similar in the things that mattered. Weekly dates with Frank and Diane turned into a meaningful relationship resulting in a happy union of the two and a marriage to follow. They had weekly pizza dates on Wednesdays that turned into a family affair. Every Wednesday was a standing invitation for the family to get together. I lived with Frank and Diane for several years and frequently joined them. Then I joined them on Fridays for another meal out. Those were good times. Family has been the core value in their lives. Diane’s parents, Mac and Mary, are wonderful. They accepted my brother and I as part of their family and have opened their doors ever since. Diane’s ability to care certainly stems from her own parents whose hearts are filled with love. Diane and her family were certainly welcomed in my family as well. We took annual trips to DuBois, PA where my Grandmother was from during Memorial Day weekends. We have taken trips to Put-in-Bay, Myrtle Beach, and various other spots. I understand Diane had a well-travelled childhood with her parents. She was exposed to a lot of beauty and relaxation. Some of my most treasured times were at home though. Perhaps we would watch American Idol or another show and chit chat. Maybe I would just be eating Diane’s home cooking. Other times we could be found bowling on Thursdays. She never needed to be alone, but it was just fine with her if she was too. Perhaps Grace or Bailey would be by her side if she was. Her official label was my step-mom, but that doesn’t seem like a fair label. She didn’t have to do so much for me, but she did. I am grateful for that. I am going to miss her.
Friday June 28, 2013
Condolence From: Chuck and Amy Braun
Condolence: To all family and friends of Diane,especially Mac and Mary,our deepest sympathies on your loss. Her many contributions will be fondly remembered. May she rest in peace
Friday June 28, 2013
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Condolence From: Deborah Rule(Baker)
Condolence: Sorry to hear of Diane’s illness and passing. My mother was young too when she passed away, just too young, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monday July 01, 2013
Condolence From: Margaret Spotts Lakofsky
Condolence: What a great cousin Diane was! More like a sister than a cousin, we had countless sleepovers when we were kids. We would stay up late into the night with Diane telling stories. We would lay on the beds in her room, reading her large collection of Peanuts books or playing with her trolls. She got a Mr. Ed talking handpuppet, I had to have one too! We loved playing with our spirographs together. My mom made Barbie doll clothes for both of us and we would play Barbies. She was a great mother. I babysat Pat & Erin when they were young and they were the easiest kids to take care of. She trained them well. One day my husband Ray told me that our next-door neighbor Frank McCloskey wanted to be fixed up. Ray suggested a woman at work, but I said I thought we should fix him up with Diane as I thought they had many things in common. Eventually they married and I am so glad that they had many happy years together. Life will just not be the same without Diane in it. Rest in Peace, Diane!
Saturday June 29, 2013
Condolence From: andye (neel) hayes
Condolence: Diane and I both grew up in Cleveland Heights. I went to Roxboro Junior High from 7th-half of 8th grade then transferred to Monticello Junior High for the rest of 8th grade-9th grade-both schools in different sections of Cleveland Heights. When I transferred to Monticello, Diane was my first friend. She took me around to meet her friends,many of which became my friends as well. We shared many adventures there in choir, “Uncle Arthur’s” science classes, softball games (she was much better than me and liked to remind me of it!)and hanging out at her or my house with our friends. We both attended Cleveland Heights High School class of 1974. Diane was in Choir and I was in Girls’ Glee Club-Men’s Chorus (GGC- MC)-both programs were housed on the 4th floor in the music department but the 2 groups didn’t dare cross the middle hallway! Anyone involved in either group will definitely remember that and we used to joke about that all the time. We did things together in high school somewhat then lost touch with either when we went away to different colleges. We reconnected again in 1984 at our 10 year high school reunion and it seemed that we just picked up where we left off. We again ran into each other when I started working at the Cleveland Clinic as a Case Manager-same as Diane-and enjoyed working together and laughing at the “designated” case manager lunch table in the “pit” of the cafeteria-usually over whatever creation I came up with for lunch! Diane kept us all in perspective of life no matter what was thrown at us. She never lost her sense of humor or dedication to her family, friends, or profession. I am proud to say I was her friend and will miss her forever.
Saturday June 29, 2013
Condolence From: Annette Salvatore
Condolence: I was close friends with Diane in Jr. and Sr. High School – and have many happy memories of Diane. I am sending love and prayers to her family and friends. May her memory live on in all of us.
Saturday June 29, 2013
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