Diane M. Metzinger

July 20, 1948 ~ October 20, 2026

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Diane M. Metzinger, 78, passed away on October 20, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1948, in Ashland, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul Gressens and Dorothy Helper Gressens.

Diane dedicated her professional life to educating children with special needs, serving as a special-needs teacher in Ashland, Pennsylvania, until her retirement in 2014. Following her retirement, she later relocated to Vero Beach, Florida, in 2018 from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Diane was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Vero Beach, where she found fellowship and community.

She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Carl Metzinger; her daughter, Natasha Novak; her son, Christopher Novak; her sister, Paula “Fritz” Kodak (husband, Jerry); one granddaughter; stepdaughters, Michelle Green, Kimberly Probts, Sharon Brime and stepsons, William Green and Andrew Metzinger.

Diane was predeceased by her first husband, Stan Novak; son, Mark Novak; and her parents.

A memorial service to celebrate Diane’s life will be held at a later date.

May her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service, Vero Beach. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.

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