Obituaries
January 16, 2019

Diane E. Paris – Fayette City

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Diane E. Paris, 59, of Fayette City, passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Ernest Reppert, she was born in North Charleroi on Sept. 14, 1959. Diane lived most of her adult life in Belle Vernon, was an avid Steelers and Pirates fan and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her mother, Donna Melvin Reppert of Belle Vernon; a daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Reggie Pratt of Columbus, Ohio; a son and daughter-in-law, Neil and Marie Paris of Belle Vernon; three brothers, Daniel (Renee) Reppert of Belle Vernon, Kevin Reppert of McMurray and Todd (Laura) Reppert of Belle Vernon; four grandchildren, Mason and Amelia Pratt and Camden and Brooklyn Paris; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Reppert, in 1976. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. A memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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