Diane F. (Dalykas) Redensky, 72, of Forest City, NC, formerly of Scranton and East Benton Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center, with her loving husband, Dave, daughter, Erica, and son-in-law, John, by her side.
Born in Scranton, PA, Diane was the daughter of the late Dolores (Noto) and Fritz Dalykas. She was a proud 1972 graduate of Scranton Technical High School and spent much of her career in the workforce, retiring from the former Northeastern Envelope Company in 2021. Earlier in life, she was the assistant manager at Woolworth’s Luncheonette in Keyser Oak.
Diane had a heart full of love for her family and friends. Whether it was enjoying countless fishing trips to Canada, Black Lake, Lake Oneida, and the Susquehanna River, hunting on Dutch Mountain, spending time with her family, or celebrating with her loved ones at Handsome Lake, Diane treasured every moment spent with those closest to her. Her sharp wit, generous spirit, and sassy sense of humor made her a memorable and beloved presence. She was a devoted wife and mother, and she poured her heart into caring for those she loved.
After relocating to North Carolina, Diane continued to embrace life with zest, spending time spoiling her grand dogs and cats, playing her favorite computer games, and shopping with her daughter, Erica.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Dolores and Fritz Dalykas; brother, Donnie Dalykas; sister, Cheryl Richmond; brother-in-law, Ed Richmond; sister, Helen Ward; brother-in-law, Michael Ward; and niece, Melanie Ward.
Diane leaves behind her loving husband of nearly 53 years, Dave Redensky, of Forest City; daughter, Erica Williams, wife of John, also of Forest City; daughter, Dawn Zatorski, wife of John, of Lebanon, PA; brother, Casper Dalykas, and wife, Stephanie, of Scranton, PA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever remember her warmth, humor, and the love she so freely gave.
The family would like to extend many thanks to the staff of Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, for the excellent care that they provided to Diane and her family during their short stay.
A viewing from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, followed by a celebration of Diane’s life at the Chapel at Fairview Memorial Park, 111 State Route 435, Elmhurst, PA 18444.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Diane’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Children’s Miracle Network at either Geisinger Hospital, Danville, PA, or the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA.
Thompson Funeral Home Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. The family welcomes your memories and messages in Thompson Funeral Home’s online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com.
