Karola Dieck

NILES - Karola Dieck, 63, passed away peacefully at 9:48 am Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Idar-Oberstein, Germany on April 22, 1949 the daughter of Hans and Lana (Heittich) Hertrich and came to the United States many years ago. A member of the Warren Bible Methodist Church, she enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, baking, cooking and caring for animals.  She loved and cherished the time spent with her family and grandchildren. Karola is survived by four children, William T. (Teresa Ward) Holbrook of Niles, Diane (Donald) Frum of Niles, Michelle (Dean Cubbin) Penn of Hubbard, Nicole (Victor) Yancar of Hubbard; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; two step-daughters, Susan Little of Niles, Mia Dieck of Warren; several step-grandchildren; two sisters, Anita Gregg of Youngstown, Hannelore Raush of Germany; two brothers, Dieter (Lisa) Hertrich of Germany, Jeiken Hertrich of Germany and her beloved cat, Mabel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dieck whom she married on July 26, 1982 and who passed away on March 9, 1990; parents and brother, Hans Hertrich. Calling hours will be Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 5 to 8 pm at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home.  The Funeral will be Friday, February 22, 2013 at 11:00 am at the funeral home where family and friends may also call one hour prior to the service.  Rev. Paul Young will officiate.  Burial will be in Kerr Cemetery.