Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:24 pm Monday, October 12, 2015

Diane Richardson Chikosky

Diane Richardson Chikosky, age 69, Russellville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 06, 2015 at her residence.

Diane was born on April 19, 1946 in Canton, Ohio. She worked for many years as a RN.

The visitation was Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at Spry Memorial Chapel, with the funeral followed in the chapel. Burial will be at Hyde Cemetery in Littleville.

She is survived by her lifelong friend, Margaret Dayton; sons: Chester Chikosky and wife, Amy, Richard Chikosky and wife, Heather; grandchildren: Christopher, Emily, Madelynn, Benjamin, and Hunter.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Chikosky; and parents, George & Caroline Richardson.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

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