Diana will always be remembered for her love, kindness, sense of humor and her contagious laugh.

She was born on December 26, 1947 in Youngstown, the daughter of John Lewis and Margaret (Michael) Snyder.

Diana was a 1966 graduate of Ursuline High School and then continued her education by attending Flight Attendant School in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.

She began her career as a flight attendant for Allegheny Airlines, which later became U.S Airways. 

Diana married the love of her life, James “Jim” Torrell, in October of 1976. Together, they moved to New Jersey where she left the airline to raise her son, Jimmy. They then moved to Virginia where she spent the bulk of her life. 

Beyond painting, Diana also enjoyed gardening, sewing and going on family vacations to the beach. She also was a huge baseball fan, always rooting on the Chicago Cubs.

Diana is survived by her children, Christine (Brad) Rothenberg of Wilmette, Illinois and Jimmy (Jennifer) Torrell of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Abby, Rachel and Keri Rothenberg and Julia-Reese, Genevieve and James Torrell; a sister, Karen (Louis) Fusillo; a brother, Ron (Amy) Snyder and her aunt, Ida Michael, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.   

Besides her parents and husband, James “Jim” Torrell who passed away on March 21, 2019, Diana was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Snyder and her beloved cocker spaniel, Charlie.

Diana’s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all the members of the ICU Unit at Mercy Health Hospital.

Family and friends may visit the Rossi Santucci Funeral Home website to sign the guest book or send condolences to Diana’s family.