Diane Holly Barres

Diane Holly Barres (née Moss), 78, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

Born on December 15, 1945, in Amherst, Ohio, she had been a Vermilion  resident for the past 25 years, moving from Elyria.

She worked as a long-distance operator for the Elyria Telephone Company.

Diane found her greatest joy in nurturing her family, tending to her home, and cherishing her beloved dog, Charlie. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister.

Diane is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Larry Barres; her children, Jeffery (Shelly) Barres and Lisa (Kevin) Swart; and her treasured grandchildren, Ben, Reed, Sydney, Katherine, and Morgan Barres, as well as Alex and Kyle Swart. She is also survived by her nieces, Shelly and Suzanne Moss and Mandy Rehoreg; and brother in law, Donald Rehoreg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Neil and Ruth (née Meyers) Moss, her sister, Carla Rehoreg, and her brother, Tom Moss.

Honoring Diane's wishes, no public services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Wayside, Inc., 38023 Colorado Avenue, Avon, OH 44011, or to the Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc., 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.