Dianne J. Carpenter Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dianne J. (Harding) Carpenter, age 78, of Ephratah, NY, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at home from her illness with her loving family by her side. Born on November 14, 1943, in Akron, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Edward G. Harding and Betty (Keller) Bartak. Dianne lived in Tarentum, PA, and surrounding areas until 1975. She then lived in Montgomery and Fulton County until 1983, and moved back to Tarentum, PA. In 2013, she moved to Ephratah, NY. Dianne worked as a security guard, and school crossing guard. She was a member of the adult daycare, at Wells Nursing Home. In her spare time, she enjoyed arts and crafts, crocheting, and singing. Survivors include a son Gerald R. Smurphat III of Ephratah, NY, daughter; Judiann Sweeney of Ephratah, NY, daughters; Tonya Balog and Tina (Dave) Spiritnitter of New Kensington, PA. daughter; Candace Smurphat of Tarentum, PA, Aunt; Sharon (Keller) Howard (Jack) of Saxonsburg, PA. 19 grandkids, 30 great-grandkids and 2 great-great-grandkids. In addition to her parents, Dianne is predeceased by her son; Duane Harding, daughter; Yvonne Smurphat, stepfather; John Bartak, Brothers; Ronald, Forest, and Norman Harding, grandson; Joseph M. Sweeney and one granddaughter; Mikala Balog. In keeping with her wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dianne’s memory may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice or Wells Nursing Home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown NY. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com

Dianne J. Carpenter

November 14, 1943 - July 14, 2022