Obituary was published May 14, 2008.

Diane Marie Schulties, Harrisville, formerly of Pittsburgh, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, May 9, 2008, with her loving family at her side. She was 58.

Diane was born April 16, 1950, in Indiana, Pa., to Leroy and Donna Putt.

She was a 1968 graduate of Indiana (Pa.) Area High School. Prior to high school, she attended Purchase Line Area Schools.

Diane was formerly employed by Pines Plaza Bowling Lanes; and as a school bus driver with Laid Law Bus Lines, both Pittsburgh.

She had a zest for life and spent every minute helping others.

Diane was a member of Barkeyville United Methodist Church and was involved in all its activities, especially in the new multi-purpose building. She also taught Sunday school class.

Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and family, whom she loved with all her heart.

When she was younger, Diane was an avid bowler and card club member, and enjoyed going to Las Vegas with her special friends.

She was a devoted wife to her husband, John, whom she married July 27, 1971. He survives.

Diane was a loving and dedicated mother to her surviving children: Dawn Marie Mushnok, wife to Marc; James David Schulties, husband to Amy; and John Schulties, husband to Kerri; eight grandchildren, Robert, Ashley, Samantha, Alyssa and Sierra Schulities; and Amanda, Brett and Madison Mushnok; eight nieces and 14 nephews.

She is also survived by – and will be sorely missed by – her brothers and sisters: John Putt, husband to Wannetta; and David Putt, husband to Linda, all Commodore, Pa.; Leroy Putt, husband to Marcie; and William Putt, special friend to Penelope, all Indiana, Pa.; Karen Falisec, wife to Max; Jean Fuehrer, wife to Mark McCarroll; and Mary Small, wife to Gary, all Clymer, Pa.; and Carol Putt-Ayers, wife to Rick, Starford, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Jim Schulties, special friend to Sandy Heasley, Harrisville; and extended family, Thomas Fuehrer, husband to Kim, Clymer; and Rick Caldwell, husband to Nancy, Commodore.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Mary Cramer; and Jesse and Elvie Putt.

Calling hours were Monday (5-12-08) and Tuesday (5-13-08) in Jamison Funeral Home, Harrisville.