Diane J. Sowell

Diane J. Sowell, 49, of Carlisle, PA, passed away on October 6, 2024, in the UPMC Community Osteopathic, Harrisburg. She was born February 12, 1975, in Far Rockaway, New York, to the late Judith E. (Wright) Damrau.

Diane retired from New Island Hospital in New York where she was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was funny, energetic, loving, and kind. Diane enjoyed listening to music, cooking, spending time with her family, and attending church; and would attend online if she could not make it. Her families’ favorite things about her were her smile and laugh. She was a very strong woman, taking care of 4 kids on her own since being a teenager, and when life knocked her down, she always found a way to bounce back better than ever. Dianes favorite role in life was being a mother and grandmother.

Surviving is her father, Ernest Parker of New York; children, Alyssa Parker of Carlisle, Eddie Parker of Mt. Holly Springs, Davonte Parker of New York, and Sadia Johnson of Carlisle; grandchildren, Skye Parker, Amina Parker, Donte Parker, Amelia Parker, Aasim Williams, Isaiah Parker, Empress Parker, and Aria Williams; siblings, Dawn Parker, Latasha Riley and Deasia Barnett; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Mt. Holly Springs. Visit HollingerFuneralHome.com to offer condolences to the family.