Dianna L. Towner

Dianna L. Towner, 77, of 314 Hercules Rd, Emporium, PA died at her residence on Thursday (July 12, 2018) afternooon, surrounded by her family, following a couragious battle with cancer. 

She was born February 18, 1941 in St. Marys, PA a daughter of the late Minard Sprung and Ruth Ford Sprung Runco. On February 21, 1970 she married Melvin Towner, Jr., who survives. Mrs. Towner had worked at Pro America for many years, later working for Sheetz from which she retired. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she had participated in the choir. She had also been a member of the Emporium Country Club. She enjoyed family vacations, playing cards, golfing, bowling and spending time with her family and friends. 

In addition to her husband Melvin, she is survived by a daughter, Danielle (Ed) Robinson, Emporium; one granddaughter, Jenna Rockey and two great grandchildren: Bransin Rockey and Mariella Smith; one brother, William (Esther) Sprung, Florida; a sister, Patricia Focht, Emporium; sister-in-law, Barbara (Richard) Bauer, Emporium; nine nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her mother and father.

 Funeral Service will be held at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Monday (July 16, 2018) at 4:00 PM with Rev. Joseph Short, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, officiating.

 Visitation will be at theFuneral Home on Monday from 2-4 PM. 

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA 

Memorial Contributions may be made to Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities, c/o: Don Bickford, 174 Nickler Rd., Emporium, PA 15834 

 Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net