Diane L. Smestad, (nee Mount), 58, of Forks Township, died at home on Friday, October 25, 2019. Born June 25, 1961 in Neptune, NJ, she was a daughter of Robert W. and Gloria (Bille) Mount of Monroe Township, NJ. Her husband, Erik Smestad died in 2017.
Diane was a teacher for The Cuddle Zone Learning Center, Allentown. Prior to that she worked at ShopRite in Freehold, NJ and Bethlehem. Diane graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from ESU. She earned her Master’s in Early Childhood Education during her battle with cancer in 2017. She was a member of Arndt’s Lutheran Church.
Surviving with her parents, Robert and Gloria, are her children, Kristian E. Smestad and his wife, Hannah of North Carolina, and John E. Smestad of Forks Township; her siblings, Rosanne Mount; Linda Corby and her husband, Don; Laura Mount; her twin brother, Robert Mount, Jr. and his wife, Rose; Kenneth Mount and his wife, Lori; and Donald Mount; her mother and father-in-law, Anna and Hans Smestad; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2019 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 3:00 pm at Arndt’s Lutheran Church, 1851 Arndt Rd., Easton. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, ww5.komen.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jim and Karen Rouse (DeMaria)
October 29, 2019 at 4:03 pm
Heaven has its newest angel. Our thoughts and prayers to all she left behind, she will be missed greatly. Have peace knowing she is in good company with family and friends that have gone before her.
Debbie Miele
October 29, 2019 at 7:51 pm
Heaven has gained a new angel. You will be missed, beautiful lady!
Angela Norwillo Krejsa
October 30, 2019 at 10:31 am
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. I am flying to Florida to visit my dad so unable to attend Diane’s service, but know I will be there with you in spirit. And while you are celebrating her life on earth together she is with many of our family members celebrating their reunion. Diane is not alone but among many beautiful angels who we lost over the years. ❤️
Frank & Vicki Hareslak
November 1, 2019 at 4:16 pm
Diane was an incredible person with such a great impact of positive outlook on sharing time with people. She will be missed so dearly. She is now in the most beautiful place and surrounded by so many in heaven with open arms . Our prayers & thoughts for her family. Someday we will all be together again .