1946
Diana
2022
Diana Whitaker
June 23, 1946 — February 6, 2022
YOUNGSTOWN - Diana Whitaker, 75, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Austinwoods.
She was born June 23, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter of Drewie and Mary Scarsella Whitaker.
Diana retired from Giant Eagle. She enjoyed going to breakfast with friends, playing bingo and vacationing in Texas.
She was a dog mom to a mean little dog named Pancho Whitaker, but he sure loved her and her magical back rubs!
To say the least, she was a special kind of aunt. She was a superhero to some people. Not all heroes wear capes. She was a wonderful, strong person full of wonderful stories that will live forever in our hearts. Her heart was big, even when she was having a bad day. She couldn't hide her big heart or addicting personality. She will be missed.
She is survived by her brother, Harry Whitaker of Youngstown; two nieces, Loretta Whitaker and Theresa Whitaker; three nephews, Rodney Whitaker, Harry Whitaker Jr. and Louis Whitaker; great-nephews, Hiram III, Harry III, Rodney Jr., Cody, Ryan, Aaron and Chase; and great-nieces, Kimberley, Shelby and Vanessa.
In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her brother, Curtis Whitaker.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. Diana's funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at the funeral home. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the service.
She was born June 23, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter of Drewie and Mary Scarsella Whitaker.
Diana retired from Giant Eagle. She enjoyed going to breakfast with friends, playing bingo and vacationing in Texas.
She was a dog mom to a mean little dog named Pancho Whitaker, but he sure loved her and her magical back rubs!
To say the least, she was a special kind of aunt. She was a superhero to some people. Not all heroes wear capes. She was a wonderful, strong person full of wonderful stories that will live forever in our hearts. Her heart was big, even when she was having a bad day. She couldn't hide her big heart or addicting personality. She will be missed.
She is survived by her brother, Harry Whitaker of Youngstown; two nieces, Loretta Whitaker and Theresa Whitaker; three nephews, Rodney Whitaker, Harry Whitaker Jr. and Louis Whitaker; great-nephews, Hiram III, Harry III, Rodney Jr., Cody, Ryan, Aaron and Chase; and great-nieces, Kimberley, Shelby and Vanessa.
In addition to her parents, Diana was preceded in death by her brother, Curtis Whitaker.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. Diana's funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at the funeral home. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the service.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Calling Hours
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel
Funeral Service
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel
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