Diane M. Hancharik, 51, of Saylorsburg died Friday, September 7, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Born: December 31, 1960 in Easton, she was a daughter of Don M. and C. Elaine (Treher) Greek.
Personal: She worked at Olivet Wee Care Day Care, Easton for over 25 years. She also worked at K-Mart, Palmer Township and Wind Gap and Wal-Mart, Easton. She graduated from Freedom High School in 1980 and received a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Northampton Community College.
Survivors: parents, Don and Elaine Greek of Bethlehem Township; husband, AJ Hancharik; sisters, Dawn Billick and her husband, Bill and Donna Cicchiello and her husband, Joe; a niece, Danielle and a nephew, Ryan.
Services: A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 am in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held on Monday from 6 – 7:00 pm in the funeral home.
Memorials: Renal Transplant Fund, Lehigh Valley Health Network, 2100 Mack Blvd., P.O. Box 4000, Allentown, PA 18105.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Jan Sissel
September 7, 2012 at 10:20 pm
Diane was a sweet, funny, happy soul! When we would spend summers with my grandparents home on the Jersey shore every summer, Diane was my bunk mate. We were the closest in age, and I loved seeing her every summer. I spoke to her on July 21st, when she accidently “butt-dialed” my Mom. My mom handed me the phone, and we talked for over an hour. She wanted all the cousins to get together for a reunion. We laughed about playing “spoons”, going downtown Stone harbor at night, walking the beach and ping pong tournaments. She texted me a picture of her via her phone. I did the same. She texted me when I got back to Texas, and knew I was starting school, and wished me a good 1st day. She had a HUGE heart. I will miss you Diane. Love, your cuz, Jan
tony & renee
September 8, 2012 at 12:25 pm
There was always a “spring” in her voice as she spoke. It was like every sentence jumped with some little bounce. Even when she was upset there was something joyful in her voice. We will miss her deeply. Our condolences go to AJ in this time of great sadness. We join you in mourning this loss.
Georgina (Wright) Long
September 8, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Diane and I went to Freedom High School together,she was a very sweet and warm hearted person.I am so sorry for your loss A. J.
May she rest in peace .
Laurie Kovacs Peters
September 8, 2012 at 7:27 pm
I knew Diane almost my whole life. She was always a sweet person to everyone she knew. God Bless her and her loved ones.
Lori Nanns
September 8, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Diane will truly be missed. She was happy and funny and a great person! I loved her kindness and strength. A strong spirit. May God bring her family peace and love. Life is short, and fragile. Do what makes you happy. All my love xox
Bob Hummer
September 9, 2012 at 8:42 am
A.J……….So sorry for the loss of Diane, may the fond cherished memories she made give you comfort during these very difficult times. God Bless, Bob
Lisa Skiff
September 9, 2012 at 9:12 am
I grew up with Diane and am shocked and saddened by her loss. My condolences to your family.
Carol Heisler & Family
September 9, 2012 at 12:44 pm
To Diane’s Family, We are truly so very sorry for your loss. Diane was a very nice person. We were friends since she worked at the Kmart store in Wind Gap.
We always had alot of laughs together. I guess none of us really realized how sickly she was. We will surely miss her and we will think of her always!!!
God bless all of you.
Keith Lieberman
September 9, 2012 at 3:42 pm
To Diane’s family goes my deepest sympathy.Diane and I worked together in the pantry dept in the Wind Gap Kmart. Diane was the most happy go lucky person i ever knew. Always a smile to share along with a laugh and a hug. She was a hard worker with never a complaint. She will be missed!!!! Rest in peace my friend. I know you are flying with the angels now…
Denise Aaron
September 9, 2012 at 8:37 pm
To all my cousins and Aunt Elaine and Uncle Don, Diane will be truly missed. I loved seeing her at the shore when all six of us girls did everything together.One of the things I remember most is all of us taking our walk on the beach at night. Those are the memories I will cherish, of all of us being together and laughing the entire time we were together. May God comfort all of you in this time.
Janene, Robert & Colin (Fischer)Snyder
September 9, 2012 at 9:15 pm
To My Dearest Uncle Artie, I will always remember Diane’s smile and hugs and her love for my children as she played with them when we gathered for the holidays or weekend picnics. Robert and Colin never had to convince her to play Wii, Badminton, color or any other activities that they asked her to join in.
Diane was always so positive and strong no matter what life brought her.
Diane will be greatly missed. We love you and are always here for you. Love, Janene, Robert, & Colin
Tricia (Ebner) Sterner
September 10, 2012 at 11:35 am
I am so saddened to hear the news of Diane’s passing. My deepest sympathy to the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
The McMillens
September 10, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Dear AJ and family members of Diane,
We had the pleasure of knowing Diane as the loving wife and companion of AJ. Her kind and generous nature was exemplary and contagious. She always had a smile and exuded a glowing spirit. She represented the very best in all of us as a woman who was appreciative for the gifts she was given and as one who gave without thought of self. She was especially kind, warm and patient with children. It was a pleasure to know her and she made the world around her a better place. As you grieve her loss, we hope that you will carry the strength of her character, her ever positive outlook, and her goodness with you so that it may give you comfort.
Karin, Michael & Addison
Gina (Novak) Brockway
September 11, 2012 at 10:37 am
To Diane’s Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Although I have not seen her in many, many years, I always remember Diane with a smile – her quick smile & laughter always made me smile & laugh along. May your memories always hold her close in your hearts. Thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.
In loving sympathy,
Gina
Wanda (Getz) Koch
September 11, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Such a beautiful flower to be picked from the garden of life! Now she will go live with GOD in heaven. She was just as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside with such a kind spirit. So sorry for you loss.
Wanda
Lynne Geiling Babp
May 13, 2013 at 10:26 pm
I am so sorry to hear the news, and so sorry I did not know about this before. I often saw Diane at WalMart, always smiling. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.