She was born on May 24, 1946, in Washington, PA, to the late James and Janet (Barth) Russell.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, William W. Adams and Gerald Cobaugh, her brother Jack Russell, and her sister, Carole Ridge.
Surviving Diane is her brother, James Russell, her children, William (Dana) Adams and Wendy Kostelec, her grandchildren: Yaki, Marley, Alex and Zack Kostelec, and Casey and Josie Adams. Additionally, Diane leaves behind a multitude of extended family, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.
Diane graduated from California PA College and was a teacher in the Trinity School District in Washington, PA, for most of her 30-year career at both the elementary and middle school levels. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing the piano, quilling and cooking.
Visitation will be May 28th, at the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St, Harrisburg, PA 17111, from 2-4PM, followed by a celebration from 5-7 PM, at the Colonial Golf and Tennis Club 4901 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh, www.dsapgh.org/donate