WESCOTT, Diane Lee
1939 - 2024 (85 years)-
Name WESCOTT, Diane Lee Birth 14 Jan 1939 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY 
Gender Female Death 5 Jun 2024 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Person ID I59888 Laur from Germany Last Modified 7 Jun 2024
Father WESCOTT, George Arthur, b. 6 Mar 1914, Rochester, Monroe County, NY d. 16 Jun 1987, Buffalo, Erie County, NY (Age 73 years) Mother KOEPSELL, Lillian, b. 7 Mar 1915, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY d. 21 Dec 1991, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY (Age 76 years) Marriage 28 Nov 1936 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Family ID F37151 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family PIEPER, James Jon, b. 17 Jul 1934, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY d. 6 Aug 2019, Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Age 85 years) Marriage 12 Jul 1958 North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY Notes - North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/26/1958
BETROTHAL ANNOUNCED: Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wescott,
Myrtle Ave., Rochester, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Diane Lee, to James J. Pieper, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Pieper, Miller St. Mr. Pieper served as sergeant
in the U.S. Marine Corps. A July 12 wedding is planned.
ALSO
North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 7/22/1958
Miss Diane Lee Wescott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George A. Wescott, 180 Myrtle St., Rochester, became
the bride of James J. Pieper, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Pieper, 180 Miller St., in a ceremony performed
July 12 in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church,
North Tonawanda.
The Rev. A. W. Moldenhauer officiated
before an altar decorated
with vases of white carnations.
The bride wore a floor-length
gown of white Chantilly lace over
silk with short sleeves, a scalloped
neckline and full skirt. A
crown of orange blossoms held her
fingertip veil of silk illusion. She
carried a cascade of white carna
tions centered with orchids.
Mrs. Robert Pieper, a cousin of
the bride, as maid-of-honor, wore
a ballerina gown of white nylon
shrimp color taffeta with a
matching headpiece and carried a
bouquet of shrimp color roses and
white carnations. S i m i l a r ly
dressed in white nylon over nile
green taffeta, was the bridesmaid,
Miss Janet Pohlman, the bride-
groom's niece. She carried yellow
roses and white carnations,
Robert Pieper attended his
brother as best man and Arthur
Wescott, brother of the bride, was.
the usher.
The bride's mother was attired
in a pink rayon dress with
white accessories and a corsage!
of white and pink carnations. The
bridegroom's mother also chose a
pink costume with white accesso-
ries and a pink and white carna-
tion corsage.
A reception was given in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pie-
per, 935 Sweeney St. White carnations
and shrimp and yellow
roses and the tiered wedding cake
were decorations at the bride's
table.
After a wedding trip into Can-
ada, Mr. and Mrs. Pieper are at
home in 180 Miller St.
Children 1. PIEPER, Timothy J 2. PIEPER, Lynda Lee 3. PIEPER, David Jon Family ID F21779 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 22 Jan 2025
- North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 5/26/1958
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Notes - Diane Lee Pieper
January 14, 1939 - June 6, 20242 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been sent in support of Diane's family - View on Tribute WallShare a MemoryTribute Wall 3Obituary & EventsSend FlowersPlant a TreeDiane Lee Pieper Obituary
Diane Lee Pieper (nee Wescott) age 85, of North Tonawanda passed June 5th at her home, after a lengthy illness. Daine was born on January 14, 1939, in North Tonawanda, she was the eldest child of George and Lillian (nee Koepsell) Wescott. She was a 1957 graduate of Jefferson High School in Rochester, NY. On July 12, 1958, Diane married the love of her life, James Pieper. They shared 61 incredible years together until Jim’s passing in 2019. Diane was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and St Matthew Lutheran Church. At the church she has served, at one time, on the Decorating Committee, Youth Board, Sunday School, and the Ladies Guide. She retired from the North Tonawanda United Teachers in 1997 after 20 years serving as the union’s administrative secretary. Diane’s family was the center of her life, she also was an avid reader of romance novels, watcher of television mysteries, and enjoyed her memories from many cruise vacations. She is survived by two sons, Timothy of North Tonawanda, NY and David (Cathy) of Fairview Heights, IL; one daughter Lynda (Paul) Schultz of Grand Island, NY; five grandchildren, Jonathan (Rachel) and Jenna Pieper, and Emma, Laura and Rebecca Schultz; one brother, Arthur (Chun) Wescott, and many nieces and nephews. Diane was predeceased by her parents. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd, in North Tonawanda, Monday, June 10th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 875 Eggert Dr. in North Tonawanda, Rev. Kenneth Craig will officiate. Interment at St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared at FrettholdFuneralHome.com
- Diane Lee Pieper