Diane J. McPherson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Diane J. McPherson, 89, of Monaca, passed away April 3, 2021 at her home. Born February 16, 1932 in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late John and Barbara Jacovcic Budacki. A 1950 graduate of Monaca High School, Diane was a retired Dietary Aid with the former Beaver County Geriatric Center, a member of St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Monaca, a Christian Mother and she loved gardening, especially her roses. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. “Mickey” McPherson in 2002. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, William, John and Walter Budacki, and two sisters, Ann Kochanowski, and Mary Budacki. She is survived by two daughters and sons in law, Debbie J. and Mike Braddock, Monaca, and Dona J. and Mike Goedeker, Monaca; five grandchildren, Kelly, Michael and his wife, Carly, Bradley and his wife, Molly, Abbey and Emily; one great grandson, Michael D. Goedeker III; two sisters, Rosemary and Cathy Budacki, both of Monaca, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday, April 8, from 6-8 PM at the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 349 Adams Street, Rochester, with a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 am at the St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Monaca, Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, officiating. Interment will be at St. John Cemetery, Monaca. Due to the Covid concerns, masks and social distancing are required. Memorial Contributions can be made to the McGuire Home, 2119 Mercer Road, New Brighton, PA 15066.

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Diane J. McPherson

February 16, 1932 - April 3, 2021