Muriel Diefendorf Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Muriel Diefendorf of Syracuse, New York, who passed away on January 6, 2021 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Muriel Diefendorf to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, E. Stewart Powlesland and Lillian Bower Powlesland; her husband Harlan; her son David; and her siblings, Donald, Bruce Powlesland and Jean Powlesland Moore (Warren).
She is survived by: her children, Deborah Hind (Gary), James Diefendorf (Cynthia) and Susan Welch; her grandchildren, Allison Hind, Amanda Meyers (Brian), Jessica Youngs (Kyle), Elizabeth, Rebecca, Jennifer Diefendorf, Claire, Leah Diefendorf, Marc and Gabriela Welch; her great grandchildren, Benjamin and Henry Meyers; her sister-in-law Mariann Schwarz; and her close friend Deege O'Hara. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
It was Muriel's dream to donate her body for research at Upstate, but COVID has denied her that privilege.
She also was a life member of the Onondaga County Health Association and the Corinthian Foundation.
