George E. Diehl

HOLLEY – George E. Diehl, 70, passed away September 22, 2023, at Hildebrandt Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 26, 1953 in Milton, PA., a son of the late George and Betty (Swanger) Diehl.

He was a former employee of George’s Terry’s Co. and retired from Lapp Insulator. George enjoyed gardening, being outside and building things in his shop.  His greatest love was his grandchildren, dogs and family.

He was predeceased by his son Kevin Diehl, brother Ron and sister Grace Dorsey.

George is survived by his wife of 52 years, Doreen; children Mike (Kerri) Diehl, Kylene (James) Smith, Shawn (April) Diehl; grandchildren Khan, Jaden, Mia, Charlie, Emily, McKenna, Evelyn and Mason; siblings, Dale (Linda) Diehl, Sandy (Gary) Blosenhauer and Howard (Leanne) Diehl along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, 16650 State Rte. 31 Holley on Thursday, September 28, from 4 to 7 p.m.  A celebration of George’s life will be held at the house he built at the convenience of his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hildebrandt Hospice, 2652 Ridgeway Ave. Rochester NY 14626, Dementia of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown PA 18901 or P.A.W.S. 3371 Gaines Basin Rd. Albion, NY 14411.

To share a memory of George, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.