Diana G. Woodrow passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23 at Winchester Terrace after a lengthy illness, her brother Bill at her side.
She was born Aug. 1, 1954 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to William W. Woodrow, Jr. and Jane Shrum Woodrow.
As the self-proclaimed “favorite” grandchild she learned to cook and bake at a very young age under the guidance of her grandmother, Thelma Woodrow, during the early years in Greensburg.
After a brief time in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, her family moved to Mansfield in 1964. Diana matriculated through Mansfield City Schools and was graduated from Mansfield Malabar in the class of 1972.
In her early adulthood she owned and operated Woody’s Bar in downtown Mansfield. It was there that she met some of the colorful characters who would populate her life thereafter.
She was an avid baseball fan and the Cleveland Indians were always her team.
Diana worked at the Meijer store in Ontario, ending her tenure there in a management position.
Her most recent endeavor was as owner/operator of The Upper Crust restaurant and Grotto Hall Catering with her partner June Thorne.
Diana and June were married on June 29, 2016 after having been together for many years. June predeceased her on Aug. 22, 2021.
Diana often had a crusty, “rough-edged” exterior, but if you were in her family circle she was fiercely loyal, supportive and generous to a fault.
She is survived by her brothers Bill (Linda) Woodrow of Mansfield, Paul (Kris) Woodrow of Ashville, Ohio, a stepsister Kris (Dave) Damron of Mansfield and a stepbrother Randy (Beth) Derror of Lucas, Ohio. Also surviving is her “best” niece Amanda Woodrow of Mansfield plus numerous stepchildren and grandchildren by marriage.
Diana is also survived by her “adopted” son Lief (Tara) Hartley of Mansfield.
Diana was preceded in death by her brother Frederick Land Woodrow and by her Father, Mother and Stepmother Rose Mary Woodrow.
There will be no services at this time.
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