Obituary of Diane Jeanette Purrell

Diane Jeanette Purrell, known affectionately as Boppi, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, in her home in Bainbridge, NY at the age of 78. Diane Maziarski was born in Queens, New York, on December 12, 1945, to the late Henry and Jeanette (Blazak) Maziarski. Diane grew up in Mineola, NY and later moved to Bainbridge to be closer to her grandchildren. Diane is survived by her daughter and only child, Theresa Carlin and Theresa's husband Robert Carlin; 7 Grandchildren: Nicole Rajner, Edward Rajner, Amaya Carlin, Richard Rajner, Savannah Carlin, Marek Rajner and Lucas Carlin. Diane's dog CC was always by her side and with whom Diane found constant companionship. Diane had many special friendships including her longtime friend and companion Greg Armstrong. She loved her trips to Cooperstown with her friends Bunny, Anna and Bede. She also appreciated her friend Nikki who was a great help to her, especially the last couple of years. She is also survived by several loving and caring cousins who, given she was an only child, were like siblings growing up. To all her Maziarski, Blazak and Misak cousins who provided her fond childhood and adult memories, she adored all of you. Diane loved working at The Hospital in Sidney as a registration clerk where she met and worked with many amazing people. She also loved working as a teaching assistant at Unatego CSD where she felt needed and helpful to many students. Most of all Diane loved her grandchildren, who she talked about often with pride and always a smile. On September 14th at 10:00am, Diane's family and friends will honor her memory at mass at St. Johns Catholic Church in Bainbridge. In lieu of flowers it would make Diane very happy to donate to the Delaware Valley Humane society in her memory.