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Diana Maria Totten
Diana Maria Totten, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a difficult year of illness. She is now reunited with her beloved son, Patrick, who preceded her in death five years ago.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved parents, Anna Marie (Vernau) Skees and James Raymond Skees; her brothers Robert, Wayne, Raymond, and Donald; and her late husbands, Patrick William Brinzer and Charles A. Totten.
Diana is survived by her loving daughter, Suzanne Michelle Jones; her sister, Kathleen Beck; her cherished grandchildren, Brian, Marissa, Patrick, and Bradley; and eleven great-grandchildren: Ender, Briahna, Junya, Jumari, Isaiah, Peyton, Paige, Elijah, Christan, Eliana, and Chase. She is also remembered by many nieces and nephews, especially her niece Jennifer with whom she shared a close bond, her lifelong friend Joanie, and her beloved fur baby, Annie.
Diana dedicated over 35 years of her career as a psychiatric nurse at WPIC. She also enjoyed trips to the casinos and time spent with family and friends. Above all, she was an incredible mother, her daughter’s best friend, and will be forever missed.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1–4 PM at the William F. Conroy Funeral Home, Inc., Burial and Cremation Services, 2944 Chartiers Avenue, Sheraden. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM at Ascension Church of Saint Philip Parish, 114 Berry Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
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