Diane L. Trautman, 69, of Kent, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at home in Kent after long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born December 14, 1947 in Akron, to Michael V. and Dorothy E. (Smith) Sepi. She enjoyed home decorating, with a morning coffee and book on the patio where she could sit all day. Trips down to Hollywood beach in Florida with her husband Tom and best friends Darlene and Gene Mettler. She was a member of Brimfield Historical Society, Sharing Journeys Cancer Group (Look Good, Feel Better.)
She is survived by her husband, Tom Trautman; sons, Thomas (Debbie) Trautman, and Russell Trautman; grandchildren, Michael Trautman of Kent, Averi Cucuzza of Akron, Kenzi Jones of Idaho, Adam Trautman of Idaho, Garrett Degraw of Idaho, Dusty DeGraw of Idaho, Kalista Bixler of Arizona; great grandchild, Emily Rae Jones of Idaho; brothers, Rick P. (Karen) Sepi, and Michael T. (Beci) Sepi of Cincinnati; mother, Dorothy (Smith) of Kent. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael V. Sepi, In-Laws, Russ and Jean Trautman, daughter-in-law, Michelle Trautman.
Calling hours will be held 2-4 & 5-7 PM Friday, April 21 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held at 6:45 PM Friday, April 21 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home with Father Richard Pentello officiating. Private Burial at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to University Hospital Hospice 4510 Richmond Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44128. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will take place 12-3 PM Saturday, April 22 at the K of C Hall 39 Garrett St, Kent.