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Diane Elizabeth Kubiak

November 01, 1950 - February 05, 2018

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Obituary For Diane Elizabeth Kubiak

November 1, 1950 - February 5, 2018 Kubiak, Diane Elizabeth

On Monday, February 5, 2018, Diane Elizabeth Kubiak, age 67, passed peacefully, while surrounded by her loving family. Born November 1, 1950, daughter of the late Steve J. and Laura E. (Gutowski) Juarin of Pittsburgh's Mount Washington. She was preceded in death by brothers, Stephen R. (Melinda) Juarin and David S. (Jimmie Lou) Juarin. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe H. Kubiak, daughter Kristyn (and partner Alex Desrochers) Kubiak, son Mychal (Alicia) Kubiak, brother Michael P. (Kimberly) Juarin, sisters, Joanne M. (Steve) Hallock and Nancy R. (Tony) Lisiecki, and numerous nieces and nephews. Diane, a strong and resilient woman who loved camping and the outdoors, was a devoted wife and mother who resided in Castle Shannon. She earned her degree in Communications from Penn State and was the first woman broadcast engineer hired at Channel 3 in Phoenix, AZ. She met her husband and they moved to Southern California for bright opportunities in broadcasting. Later she made a career change to teaching, so she could spend more time raising her children and being with her family. After returning to Pittsburgh she enjoyed family gatherings, having Saturday morning coffee over the phone with her daughter, and spending time catching up with her son. Friends and family will be received Saturday, February 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, where a Blessing Service will be held at 8 p.m. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation in Diane's name be made to your favorite charity.

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  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry for Joe, Kristyn and Mychal. Our lives are intertwined and I know Diane was a wonderful wife and mother. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.

  • December 11, 2019

    Love goes out to all the Kubiaks, Juarins, Gutowskis and others in Diane's circle. Cousin Diane, my younger by year, holds in my memories as a playmate and companion in the Wynoka Street house in our tyke years. All those memories and the joyful, sometimes chaotic, gatherings of cousins and kin that followed were brighter for her smile, laugh and wit. Her passing is a shock to the heart.

  • December 11, 2019

    The Lincoln Staff of MLEDP, the organization that Diane was a part of, send our deepest condolences, prayers and sympathy to her family. Diane was a dedicated, loving, giving teacher to the children in her care and she will be missed very much by all. We, her colleagues, admired her, enjoyed her humor and her vitality, and will deeply miss her smile. She was a true friend to all and a wonderful teacher to many.

  • December 11, 2019

    The Lincoln Staff of MLEDP, the organization that Diane was a part of, send our deepest condolences, prayers and sympathy to her family. Diane was a dedicated, loving, giving teacher to the children in her care and she will be missed very much by all. We, her colleagues, admired her, enjoyed her humor and her vitality, and will deeply miss her smile. She was a true friend to all and a wonderful teacher to many.

  • December 11, 2019

    Hi I am Cece. I know Mrs. Kubiak from an Extended Day program at my school. She was the first adult there to comfort me and instantly I liked her. This year I am graduating 5th grade and wish she could be there for the clapout. I really miss her and wish she was still here. ?? I love you Mrs. Kubiak, -Cece

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry for all who loved and respected and now mourn the loss of Mrs Kubiak. I knew her from MLEDP and she was a dear, caring person, loved by my grandchildren. God bless and comfort her family, and welcome her to heaven. Her passing is a loss to all who knew her. She was an exceptional person.

  • December 11, 2019

    Iâ??m so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Kubiak. I met her in preparation for Myke and Aliciaâ??s wedding, and she was so kind and beautiful and energetic. She had an absolutely wonderful family and I offer them my sincerest condolences.