Diane McChesney Kondak, 76, of Warren, PA died Thursday, February 5,
2015 at St. Mary’s Home in Erie, PA. Born on October 26, 1938 in Warren,
PA she was the daughter of the late Richard D. and Blanche Barlow
McChesney. Diane lived in Warren her entire life and was a 1956 graduate
of Warren High School. She owned and operated City Ice and Beverage in
Warren for many years until her retirement in 2005. She also worked for 8
years with the former Warren National Bank and Marine Bank. Diane was
a Malt Beverage representative on the state and local level. She enjoyed
learning, gardening and loved animals.
Diane is survived by three children, Michael Kondak and his fiancé, Pam
Sosinski, of Erie, PA, Amy Quaker and her husband, James, of Jamestown,
NY, and Jill Kondak of Bemus Point, NY, 2 grandchildren, Zachary and
Robin Quaker of Jamestown, NY, 1 brother, Tom Barlow and his wife, Pat,
of Bradenton, FL, and her godson, Kelly Jones and his wife, Lisa, of Kansas,
Montana. In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her
step-mother, Carolyn Timmis-McChesney and a step-brother, Dr. John
Timmis.
At Diane’s request, there will be a private celebration of her life with her
family and close friends at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so
through The Sight Center of Northwestern PA, 2545 West 26th Street, Erie,
PA, 16505-3261 or to the PA Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services, 4200
Lovell Place, Erie, PA 16503. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mike, Amy and Jill. Your Mom and I started off as client and caseworker. But over the course of the last 5 years, we became good friends. I will sorely miss her. I always enjoyed taking her to her appointments and helping her with some other things. She always managed to put a smile on my face and brighten my day. She always spoke very well of all of you and you should take comfort in knowing that she loved you all very much. Time passes, but memories last forever. Keep memories of your Mom close to your heart, as I will also.
Our sincere condolances to Mike and his Sisters for their loss. We all know how difficult it can be to lose a parent, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My name is Paula Diane Kondak was my landlord for many years I liked her alot she was a good landlord