BERKELBAUGH (BERK) DIANA LOUISE (SIMONI) Of Mt. Lebanon ,PA, formerly of Grand Blanc, MI and Naples, FL. Age 73, peacefully surrounded by those who loved her and in the thoughts and prayers of many. The daughter of Matthew (Talo) Simoni and Teresa Simoni (Ricci). Diana was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 4, 1943. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School, where she met the love of her life and soul mate, Fred. Married on February 8, 1964, the couple was blessed with a life filled with wonderful family, friends, travel and love. Together they welcomed two daughters, Lisa Marie and Kristy Lynn. Artistic and creative, Diana enjoyed using her talents in interior design and painting. Diana led a life strong in faith, and was a proud wife, mother and grandmother. A silent philanthropist, she found joy in always helping others without need of notice or thanks. Organizations that helped children always held a special place in her heart. Diana believed that caring about others and loving one another was truly the most important part of life. Diana is survived by her true love and husband of 53 years, Fred; daughter, Lisa Marie Szukhent; grandchildren, Christopher Whetstone, Caitlynn Griffin, Morgan Monty, Nicholas Szukhent, Connor Szukhent and Alexa Szukhent; brother, Richard Simoni and wife Dee; brother-in-law, Patrick Berkelbaugh and wife Patti; sister-in- law, Bonne Bradburn and husband Jim, sister-in-law, Roseanne Ranft and husband Tony, sister-in-law, Melinda Berkelbaugh, sister-in-law, Joanna Huddleston and husband Harry; beloved nieces and nephews; and dear friends from coast to coast. She was preceded in death by her precious daughter, Kristy Lynn; her parents, Matthew and Teresa; her in-laws, Fred and Rose; as well as brothers- in-law, Dennis and Tom. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER'S. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Monday 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 12 p.m. In honoring the caring and giving life Diana led, in lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Fund, c/o Catholic Social Services of Wayne County, 9851 Hamilton Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 or to the Alzheimer's Association of America. Please add or view tributes at: www.beinhauer.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb