DIANE M. SCHWARTZ

ALCOLU - Diane M. Schwartz, age 74, died on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, following a short illness at the Medical University of South Carolina, Florence.

Born and raised in Salamanca, New York, she attended Salamanca High School. Diane later graduated from BOCES with a certificate in office management. Diane spent several years as a stay-at-home mother before returning to work. She was a member of Harmony Church. Diane enjoyed time with her family, cooking, sewing and reading her Bible every morning.

Surviving are her two sons, David (Dawn) and Jason (Angela), both of New York; one daughter, Jennifer (Don) of Alcolu; five brothers, James Fluent (Dawn) of Arizona, Timothy Fluent (Beverly) of Georgia and Daniel Fluent (Sally), Kevin Fluent and Richard Fluent (Bonnie), all of New York; one sister, Cynthia Tucker (Robert) of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Ed Sweet (Emily), Dylan Schwartz, Abigail Blake (Noah) and Marijayne Schwartz, all of New York, and Spencer Smith of Columbia; and one great-granddaughter, Isabella Schwartz of New York. Diane leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Diane is also survived by beloved special cousin, Donna Brahaney, and close friend, Pam Montgomery, both of New York.

Diane was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, David; her father, Edward Fluent; and mother, Gertrude Fluent.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

It was Diane's wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of charitable donations to The Arthritis Foundation.

You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.