Diana Rauseo Carothers, 71 years old, went home to be with Our Lord on August 22, 2018. Diana was a long time member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish and was known for her strong faith, infectious smile and never-ending love of family and friends. Diana is survived by her husband of 51 years Charles Robert Carothers, two daughters Michelle Gerber and Cindy Sykes, son-in-law Harry Gerber III and James Sykes, her four heartbeats (grandchildren) Erica Gerber, Jenna Gerber, Brandi Gerber and Cameron Sykes, sisters Carol Weisbicki, Beverly Broedell and Gail Verker, brother-in-laws Stan Weisbicki and Pete Broedell, 10 nieces/nephews, 11 great nieces/nephews and 4 grandnieces/nephews and very best friends Peggy and Ted Iwinski. She is preceded in death by her parents Angelina and Anthony Rauseo, in-laws Ollie and Granville "Buster" Carothers, her brother-in-laws Ronald Verker and Harlan Carothers and sister-in-law Fay Carothers.

Our mother was the epitome of a fighter. Faced with numerous health issues throughout the years and until the very end, she never ceased to amaze her doctors or anyone she knew with her will to fight, unwavering faith in God and positive, grateful attitude through it all. Regardless of how tough things were, she always told us "not to worry" and ended every message with "love you endlessly." Though she may not be with us any longer, we know we have an angel above that will be watching over us each and every day, reminding us not to worry, to enjoy every day we're given and to never lose faith. She will be greatly missed and loved endlessly.