Dianne M. Bland, 75, of 1221 Mountain Rd., Paxinos, passed away on November 17, 2023 at her residence.

She was born in Shamokin on February 8, 1948, the daughter of Sylvester "Bo" and Violet (Zaleski) Moncavage.

Dianne was a 1966 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. She worked at the inpatient pharmacy at Geisinger Medical Center, for McKesson Corporation, and as a homemaker. Dianne was a stained glass artist for most of her life.

On May 6, 1972, she married Richard Bland in Our Mother of Consolation Church, Mt. Carmel.

She was a member of Clarks Grove United Methodist Church. Dianne was a devoted wife, mom, and grandmother.

Dianne is survived by her husband, Richard Bland; daughter, Shelby Foulds and husband, Brian of Coal Township; son, Bryan Bland and wife, Nicole of Elysburg; sister, Mary Fran Mirarchi and husband, Michael of Glen Mills; brother, Mark Moncavage and wife, Stephanie of Marcellus, NY; brother-in-law, John Bland and wife, Kay; two sisters-in-law, Rosemarie Moncavage and Donna Moncavage; and a grandson, Lake Foulds; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Moncavage and Teddy Moncavage; and two brothers-in-law, Larry Wilson and Bob Bland.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Fahringer Hall (Elysburg Fire Department) 1 E. Mill St. Elysburg, PA 17824. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Dillan the Bear at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, 2999 County Road 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643 or Donate Here