Diana Paden

DIANA PADEN (nee Dianiska), age 82; passed away suddenly but peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Roger Paden; loving mother of Tiffany Paden; dear grandmother of Zoe Paden; sister of Sonia Meyn (Erwin, deceased), Myron Dianiska (Sharon) and Sandra Keating (Michael, deceased); aunt of Jeffrey Meyn, Wendy Gill (James), Christopher Keating, Scott Keating (Megan), Anthony Keating, Laura Dianiska, Kathryn Velasquez and Rachel Dianiska. Diana received her Bachelor degree in education at Ohio University in 1965. She was an elementary teacher for 36 years in the Cleveland City Schools. Upon retirement, Diana enjoyed the company of friends and family, eating out and loved to shop and tend to the flower garden at home. Diana was an avid Cavs fan and dog lover, especially Dobermans. She will truly be missed by all who knew her.  Service at the funeral home, Monday, November 11, 2024 at 12 noon. Interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) SUNDAY 2-6 P.M.