Diana Curcio Shoulders – Monongahela

Diana Curcio Shoulders, 77, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born April 11, 1944, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Isabella Vaccaro Curcio. Diana was a pioneer for all women in chemistry and research. While working as a chemist at Gulf Research and Development in the early 1970s, her work resulted in her being named an inventor on a chemical reaction patent. Diana loved traveling to Europe, Belgium and Andorra among her favorites, and cooking and baking for her family and friends. She especially loved a lively conversation, always willing to share her opinions and expertise. She is survived by her very loving and devoted husband, Jack L. Shoulders, with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage on Aug. 23, 2020; nephew, Matthew Sichi and wife Christina of Monongahela; niece, Cynthia Marini Durler and husband Michael of Sun City, Ariz.; and her lovable dogs, Hamish and Innis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Angela Marini and Linda Sichi; and a brother, Gerald Curcio. Friends will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 West Main St., Monongahela, where a blessing service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Committal services and interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.