DIANE J. GOLDEN

In Loving Memory of Diane Golden

January 8, 1949 – November 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane Golden, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, who peacefully departed this life. Diane was a woman of strength and deep faith that admired angels, whose love and devotion to her family, community, and God shaped the lives of all who knew her.

Diane was born in Nanticoke to Henry Rishkofski and Pauline (Olshefski). She is survived by her loving husband James of 55 years. She is also survived by her brother Henry (wife Kim). Diane was a true matriarch, dedicated to her children and grandchildren, who brought her immense joy. She was the proud mother of James (fiance Lisa) of Archbald PA, Jeffrey of Mountain Top PA, and Jason (wife Jacquelyn) of Clarks Summit PA; and a loving grandmother to Jeffrey, Jessica, and Justin. She also had several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

As an entrepreneur, Diane was the driving force behind two successful Wilkes Barre businesses, Diane's Rainbows and Roses and Diane's Pro Sports.

The funeral will be held Wednesday November 20th at 9:15 am at Desiderio Lehman Funeral Home 436 S. Mountain Blvd. Mountain Top, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Dorrance.  Interment will follow in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top.  Friends may gather at Desiderio Lehman Funeral Home on Tuesday November 19th, 5 to 7pm, to celebrate Diane's life and Wednesday morning from 8:45 am until service time.

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