Charles E. Diefenbacher Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Charles E. Diefenbacher of Norwich, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Charles left this world on May 12, 2024 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles E. Diefenbacher to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles E. Sr. Diefenbacher and Margret Diefenbacher (Condon); his wife Ruth Diefenbacher (Williams); his stepdaughter Dawn Golden; his siblings, David, William, John, Robert, Thomas Diefenbacher and Ellen; his brother-in-law Tony Magistro; his stepgranddaughter Melissa Holmes; and his nephew Bobby Magistro.
He is survived by: his sons, Ronald Diefenbacher (Kathy) of Wilmington, NC and Kevin Diefenbacher (Bonnie) of Norwich; his stepdaughter Diane Shedd (Arlyn) of Norwich; his stepson-in-law Donnie Golden of Oxford; his grandchildren, Eric Diefenbacher, Jennifer Saeed of Norwich, Christine Cook of Wilmington, NC, Terra Donnely of Wilmington, NC and Leighann Diefenbacher of Wilmington, NC; his stepgrandchildren, Brian Crandall (Jeanie) of Oxford, Jeff Crandall of Binghamton, Jessica Waterman (Don), Rebecca Jenkins (Robert) and Amanda Holmes (Santee); his great grandchildren, Aidan, Nora Diefenbacher, Brian, Shelby Hartwell, Brittany Lousier, Dakota Cronin, Megan, Tristan Cook, Brycen, Kyleigh Donnely, Emma, Madison and Cataleah Verleni; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Zachary Crandall, Shania Bartlett (Joe), Josiah Crandall, Sarah-Mae Crandall, Gabriel Crandall, Arielle Crandall, Amellia Crandall, Ethan Crandall and Addyson Waterman; and his great great grandchildren, Rowan, Arabella Bartlett and Opheoia DeVanie. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Contributions in Charlie's memory may be made to NYS Veterans' Home activities department, 4207 NY-220, Oxford, NY 13830 or the Norwich Family YMCA Dolphins swim team, 68 North Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815.
