Mary M. Diehl Obituary (1916

Mary M. Diehl age 97 of Lancaster, Ohio died December 17th, 2013 at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair. Mary M. Diehl was born on March 12, 1916 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Benjamin S. and Rachel M. (Corbet) Johns. She grew up in the Butler, Pennsylvania area. After high school graduation she attended the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburg. She graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1939. She was united in marriage to Philip John Diehl who later became a pastor in the EUB Church. The couple served in several different churches ending with Philips early death in Baltimore, Ohio. Mary worked as a nurse for over 30 years in Ohio. Mary’s faith was paramount to her and she was always active in the church. She supported several children with the Christian Children’s Fund over the years. She was an avid seamstress and made dresses as a ministry. Over the years she made countless amounts of clothing for her family. She always worked hard to provide educational opportunities for her children. Her deep faith in Christ was the foundation of her entire life. She is survived by her children, Betty Landis, Jack Diehl, Jim Diehl, Barbara Diehl and Jean Shaffer, 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 3 sisters and 3 grandchildren.