Diane E. Biondo

Biondo, Diane E., 66, died April 20, 2007 at a Presque Isle hospital. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2007 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Ashland. Arrangements are in the care of Stimson-Ouellette Funeral Home, Ashland.     ASHLAND – Diane E. Biondo, 66, died April 20, 2007 at a Presque Isle hospital.  She was born in Mount Holly, NJ, Dec. 5, 1940, the daughter of Eugene and Marion (Anderson) Cunningham.  
    She was employed as a caregiver for private individuals for several years. Diane was raised in the Mount Holly and Pemberton, New Jersey area and lived there until she relocated to Ashland in 2001.  She was an active volunteer with the Brownie and Girl Scout troops in the Pemberton area for several years. She will be remembered as a loving and kind mother and grandmother, who gave of herself completely to her family. Diane was loved by many and will be truly missed.  Her fondness for animals was remarkable and she donated to various animal shelters throughout her life.  
    She is survived by her husband, John Biondo of Presque Isle; one son, Dean Scelza of Masardis; two daughters, Lisa M. Bomiley and her husband Gene of Medford, NJ, and Sherry Scelza of Ashland; two brothers, Eugene Cunningham and his wife Nahir of Browns Mills, NJ; William A. Cunningham and his wife Doris of Pemberton, NJ; one sister, Donna L. Hann and her fiancé Harley of Browns Mills, NJ; one granddaughter, Crystal Bromiley of Philadelphia, PA; many nieces and nephews.  
    There will be no calling hours.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday, April 27 at the St. Mark Catholic Church, Ashland.   Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050, or to any animal shelter.  Arrangements are a service of Stimson-Ouellette Funeral Home, 114 Exchange St., Ashland, 04732.  To leave on-line condolences, please visit www.ouellettefuneralhome.com.