Diana Lynn Worthing

Diana Lynn Worthing, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, was called home to be with Jesus on May 24, 2026. Born on July 26, 1960, to A. Dale and Lenore Rowley (née Ruby) in Pittsburgh, Diana lived a life marked by devotion to her faith, her family, and the countless people blessed to know her.

As a young woman, Diana was active in many activities and organizations, including Daughters of the American Revolution and the Pittsburgh Pioneer Assembly #170 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, where she was past Worthy Advisor. It was her attendance as a Rainbow Girl at the Pennsylvania DeMolay Conclave dance at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on June 17, 1977, that she met the love of her life, David Worthing. From the moment he saw her, David knew she was the most beautiful woman he had ever met. Their love grew faithfully over the next two years as he made the long drive from Altoona to Pittsburgh whenever possible just to be with her. They were married on June 30, 1979, beginning a beautiful partnership that would span nearly 47 years.

Diana attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, majoring in English, and after her marriage began a career in sales & marketing at Meyer Jonasson, a premier luxury lady’s apparel store. Later in life she studied at the Altoona Bible Institute and deepened her faith and biblical history.

Diana’s greatest calling and deepest joy was her family. After the birth of their first child, Evan, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to creating a home filled with love, faith, warmth, and grace. She lovingly raised each of her children to know the saving love of Jesus Christ and the hope of forgiveness and eternal life through Him.

Although her priority was family, Diana had several careers. As a talented pianist and organist, she sold pianos and organs at a Clearfield music store where she taught dozens of children and adults to play in the early 80s. She had a love for fashion and interior design. After taking design study in Pittsburgh, Sears hired her as a furniture sales consultant and contracted for interior design. She was sought after as an interior designer and worked for Cornmesser’s Furniture for several years in the late 80s. Drawn to helping others, Diana worked tirelessly for years as a volunteer for Blair County Family & Children’s Social Services comforting, advising, and protecting abused women and children.

For decades, Diana faithfully poured herself into the lives of others. She was the steady encourager at every event, the listening ear during hardships, the joyful presence in times of celebration, and the faithful prayer warrior through every season of life. Her love reached not only her children and grandchildren, but extended to friends, neighbors, and extended family who were always welcomed into her home and heart.

Diana had a remarkable gift for making everyday life beautiful. Holidays were transformed by her creativity, decorations, special recipes, handmade crafts, and thoughtful traditions.

Meals around her table were prepared with care and served with elegance, complete with fine china and abundant side dishes that reflected her generous spirit. She sewed, crocheted, baked, decorated, and created beauty wherever she went.

She was also deeply gifted intellectually and artistically. Diana played both piano and organ beautifully and filled her home with music. She was an avid reader with a brilliant mind, known for proofreading papers, explaining difficult calculus problems, dominating word games, and gently correcting grammar with a smile. Her wisdom, humor, and intelligence blessed all who knew her.

Though her family grieves deeply, they rejoice in the assurance that Diana is now whole and at peace in the presence of her Savior. Her legacy of faith, love, hospitality, strength, and selfless devotion will continue to live on through the many lives she shaped so faithfully.

Diana was preceded in death by her father, Dale Rowley, in 1997. She is survived by her devoted husband, David; her children, Evan & Dana Worthing, Adam & Randi Worthing, Emily (Worthing) & Alex Podolskiy, Seth & Angie Worthing, Cameron & Chelsea Worthing, Owen & Erin Worthing, and Tanner & Marissa Worthing; her 20 beloved grandchildren: Lydia, Vaughn, Ava, Oliver, Killian, Lana, Patton, Levi, Norah, Aaron, Ezra, Ruby, Perry, Heath, Jude, Vera, Ellis, Shea, and 2 on the way; and her mother, Lenore Rowley.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 30th at 1:00pm at the Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren located at 210 N. Wall Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Memorial Church of the Brethren, Martinsburg, PA.

Arrangements by Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.; Martinsburg.

www.finkandstonefh.com