Diane M. (Garon) Hvizdak, 70, of Sharon, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 13, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hvizdak was born on August 16, 1952, in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of the late William Russell and Lucille Emma (Hawksworth) Garon. She was a 1970 graduate of Piqua (OH) Central High School.

She worked at the former Whitmer Smith's and the former Szabo Jewelry, both in downtown Sharon. Most recently she retired as a custodian from the Sharon School District in 2012.

Diane was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Sharon.

A classic movie fanatic, her favorite channel was TCM. She also enjoyed the Beatles but most of all cherished time spent with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Eugene P. Hvizdak, whom she married on October 19, 1974; a son, Christopher Hvizdak and his wife Sarah (Weber), Austin, TX; two nephews and a niece, Adam Garon and his wife Lori, David Garon and his wife Laura, and Alexandria Garon-Kendrew; five great-nieces, Emma Lucille, Ashley, Abigail, Teagan and Lennon and a great nephew, Kieran. Also surviving are two sisters, Deb Fleischer and her husband Robert, Sharon, and Kathie McMillan, Seattle, WA.

In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Garon; a brother, David Garon; and a brother-in-law, Robert McMillan.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Cleveland Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (04/18/2023) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday (04/19/2023) in St. Joseph's Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, with the Very Rev. Thomas Whitman, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.