Diane M Dlugos

Diane M. Dlugos (nee Linhart), 75, of Vermilion, died Monday, June 8, 2020 at her home after a brief illness. She was born August 1, 1944 in Huron and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years moving from Huron. Diane worked for the Vermilion Police Department as a Dispatcher for 26 years, retiring in 2011. She was a member of the Erie County Conservation League where she served on several committees. She was the former Vice President of the Gal's N' Guns USA, was an NRA pistol instructor, and she was a NRA certified Range Safety officer. Diane had been in charge of organizing the Mill Hollow Car Show for many years and she enjoyed boating and was an avid fisherman. She also enjoyed rock collecting, and was very artistic in several mediums including paint, stained glass, quilting, and writing. She is survived by her daughters, Juli (Dennis) Cook of Portland, OR and Shelley Jones of LasVegas, NV; grandchildren, Tiffany Jones, Craig Snell, and Andre' Cook; great grandchildren, Holly and Rory Snyder; brother, John Linhart of Venice, FL; niece, Beth Linhart of Denver, CO; and nephew, Tom Linhart of Tampa, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas P Dlugos in 2008 and her parents, Richard and Jane (nee Schuler) Linhart. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 28, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH 44089. Services will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/riddlefh/live The family suggests memorial contributions to Erie County Conservation League, 815 Mason Rd E, Milan, OH 44846. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.