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Diane Irvine

Irvine

Diane Irvine, 70, of Saxonburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026.

Born Aug. 16, 1955, in Natrona Heights, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late William and Kathleen (Black) Thompson. She was raised in Fawn Township and graduated from Highlands High School in 1974.

Shortly after graduation, Diane married the love of her life, Stephen L. Irvine Sr., in February of 1975. Together they built a life rooted in family, laughter and unwavering devotion, sharing 51 wonderful years of marriage.

Diane was a proud and dedicated mother to Lorilee Irvine (Ryan Zukowski) and Stephen (Carrie) Irvine Jr., both of Freeport. She was a deeply loving grandmother to Benjamin, Kate, Carter, Waylon and Inelia, whom she loved to spoil with candy and who brought her endless joy.

Besides her husband, Stephen L. Irvine Sr., she is also survived by her siblings, Robert Thompson, Kathy “Sue” (Mike) Walters, Ronald (Mary Sue) Thompson and Donald “Luke” (Marcia) Thompson; and sister-in-law, Patty Thompson. Diane will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews; as well as her dear best friend, Barb Thrower; and “extra son,” neighbor, Robert Siegel.

Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Thompson; and sister-in-law, Linda Thompson.

Diane spent her later years working for South Butler County School District, where she was known for her reliability and strong work ethic. She retired in 2021.

She had a deep love for life’s simple joys, time spent at camp, relaxing beach vacations, driving her 1974 Trans-Am, cheering from the sidelines at soccer games and, most of all, being surrounded by her grandchildren. Diane had a vibrant personality and a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. She was truly a character who brought laughter wherever she went.

Her presence will be deeply missed; but the love, laughter and memories she created will live on in all who knew her.

IRVINE — Visitation for Diane Irvine, who died Sunday, March 29, 2026, will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at DUSTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 347 E. 10th Ave, Tarentum.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Truscott officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights.

We are raising funds to honor the life and legacy of Diane Irvine by placing a memorial bench in her name. Any contribution big or small helps us create a meaningful space in her honor, https://gofund.me/72bbcf733.

For information, visit www.dusterfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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