Persing, Diane M.

Diane M. Persing

(January 30, 1948 - December 3, 2011)

Diane M. Persing, 63, a resident of Montgomery, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the Geisinger Medical Center.

Born in Clinton Twp., Lycoming County, PA, on Friday, January 30, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Grimm and Betty (Bennett) Grimm who survives her of Watsontown, PA.

Diane was the widow of Byron H. Persing who preceded her in death on January 9, 2010.

Diane was a 1966 graduate of Montgomery High School.

She was a CNA and worked at Rose View Manor in Williamsport,until she moved to Florida in 1994. Diane continued CNA work in Florida and then moved back to Pennsylvania in 2010. The joy of her life were her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim S. and Heather Persing , Montgomery; Tom C. and Dawn Persing, Montgomery; three brothers, Dale (Linda) Grimm, Montgomery; Thomas (Ruth) Grimm, Montgomery; Larry (Vickie) Grimm, Hughesville; one sister, Kathy (Earl) Carson, Elimsport; six grandchildren: Taylor, Kylie, Parker, Kaitlin, Faith and Briar Persing; and 13 nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 41 West Houston Avenue, Montgomery, PA at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2011 with Rebecca Cuddeback, CLM officiating. Friends may call on Friday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the church. Fellowship will follow at Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Hall, 2311 State Route 54, Montgomery, PA.

Arrangements are being handled by the Galen R. Betzer Funeral Service, 40 E. Houston Avenue, Montgomery.

Please visit www.betzerfuneral.com to sign the guest book or send an e-condolence.