BOHN - Diane E. (nee Crean) October 4, 2016, beloved wife of the late Paul M.; dear mother of Sarah and Peter J. (Jessica) Boeckel; grand- mother of Evelyn and Helen; sister of Robert (Marybeth) and Thomas (Jody Ann) Crean. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Diane’s Life will be held at a later date.www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
Diane (Crean) Bohn, 61, clinical specialist and team manager at Lifetime Care, endearing wife and mother passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 4th at her home in Buffalo New York.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA the only daughter to Geraldine and Robert Crean grew up in Amherst with her brothers Tom and Bob.
Diane attended Amherst High School (Class of ’73) and went on to study nursing at Dyouville College earning her RN/BSN/MS.
After college Diane worked for Roswell as an Intensive Care Unit nurse from 1977-1988. She worked for Staff Builders from 1988-1997. Alternative Living Services From 1997-2001. Lifetime Care From 2005-Present and also served on WNY Alzheimer’s association Board.
In her spare time, Diane enjoyed traveling to New York City and Portland Maine to visit her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed taking drives to Niagara on the lake with her husband Paul, who was her soulmate and best friend. Diane was a loving mother to Sarah and PJ, and a devoted Aunt of Jason, Michael and Lauren.
She is predeceased by her husband Paul, father Robert Crean and mother Geraldine Crean. She is survived by her children Sarah (Hilary) and PJ (Jessica), Brothers, Tom (Jody Ann) and Bob (Marybeth), nephews Jason and Michael, niece Lauren and granddaughters Evelyn and Helen.
A celebration will be held in her honor on Saturday, January 14th at 6pm at Pearl Street Brewery, 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY. In lieu of flowers donations will be accepted in her name at Catholic Charities of Buffalo.
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