Diane Siciliano

SICILIANO - Mrs. Diane (Yost) Siciliano, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2013. Born in 1938, she was the oldest daughter of Paul Yost and Dora Terpstra. Married to Antonio Siciliano, they began their life together in Grand Rapids, moving to Lowell to raise their family. Surviving are her children, Tina "Sophia" (David) Cadwallader, Trent Siciliano, Toni Kay (Brian) Postema, Lisa (Benn) Ward; her grandchildren and great grandchildren; also surviving are her sister, Jody (Glen) Johnson and her sister in law, Penny Yost. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony; her son, Tower and her brother, Paul Yost. She was a longtime employee of General Motors, retiring in the 80's. She was also an active member fo the Democratic Party, volunteering for many elections. She was active in the United Auto Workers Union, serving as the editor of her local 1231 newspaper, and was a CAP delegate. She coordinated the bus trip to travel to Washington, D.C. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Reverend Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream Speech". In her retirement, she traveled the world extensively. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, and had many dear friends. Her family will greet relatives and friends Monday, January 28, 2013 from 5PM to 8PM and Tuesday from 10AM to 11AM at the Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Dr. NE., Belmont. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions in Diane's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association or the Lowell Historical Museum. To share memories, pictures and condolences with Diane's family please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Diane Siciliano please visit our Sympathy Store.