Dianna Marie (Mackey) Blackstone

Dianna M. Blackstone, 76, of Girard, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015 at her residence with her family by her side. Dianna was born August 22, 1939, in Renova, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry W. and Patricia Wiggins Mackey. Dianna graduated in 1957 from Niles McKinley High School and was on the committee for their class reunions for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Girard, a former member and past-president of Girard Junior Women's, and was a PTO member and Room Mother for all of her children during their school years. Dianna loved life and lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed golfing, and was on the Hubbard Ladies Golf League, she played volleyball for many years at the city gym, played tennis at the Liberty Racket Club and also with her friends in Florida for many years. She was an avid reader, loved going to Florida with her husband and her walks on the beach, enjoyed going on trips with her friends and yoga classes, but most of all she dedicated her life to her family. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 58 years, Thomas G. Blackstone Sr., whom she married, June 14, 1957, her children; Kathleen (Frank) Tomasino of Girard, Thomas G. (Marilyn) Blackstone Jr. of Campbell, and Sheri L. Blackstone of Girard, sisters; Sandra A. Mackey of Columbus, and Debbie J. (Bill) Hayes of Boardman, brothers; Stanley W. (Melanie Adams) Mackey of Tampa, Fl, and Terry L (Kathy) Mackey of Columbus, her grandchildren; Ralph (Candace) Rivera, Marie (Nick) Love, Brent Kovachik, Faith Kovachik, Danielle Kovachik and Ryan Forte, and her great-grandchildren; Jaden, Jill and Sophia Rivera and Addison Altaffer, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her grandson, Steven. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4th, 11:00 AM  at Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill-Hubbard Rd. Liberty Twp, Ohio. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday    from 4-7 PM  at the Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. Dianna will be laid to rest at Girard City Cemetery. The family requests any material contributions be made to Akron Children's Hospital MahoningValley- Beeghly Campus, 6505 Market St. Boardman, Ohio, 44512 or Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St. Youngstown, Ohio, 44512. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Dr. Michael Evan and Dr. Antonio Chahine and Staff at the Blood and Cancer Center, MVI Home Care and Hospice of the Valley for the exceptional care and compassion, that was given to Dianna. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any condolences to the Blackstone Family.