Barbara Ruth Diem's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Watchung, New Jersey

Barbara Ruth Diem

December 2, 1929 - April 17, 2026 (96 years old)

Watchung, New Jersey

Barbara Ruth Diem's obituary , Passed away on April 17, 2026 in Watchung, New Jersey

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Barbara Ruth Diem

December 2, 1929 - April 17, 2026 (96 years old)

Watchung, New Jersey

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Barbara Ruth Diem Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Ruth Diem (Watchung, New Jersey), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara left this world on April 17, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph (Ruth Barrett) and Watchung; and her husband Frederick E. Diem. She is survived by: her close friend Betty Jean Aldrich; her children, Debbie, Nancy (Richard), Ralph, Bonnie (William) and Beth Anne (John); her grandchildren, Jeremy (Beth), Meagan (Milek), Cody (Eva), Kaitlyn (Jeff), Spenser (Caitlin), Kendra (Kenny), Douglas (Allison), Hailey (Adam), Kelsey, Jake (Emily), Rebecca, Mackenzie (Byron), Olivia (James) and Emma; and her great grandchildren, Ryan, Luke, Kevin, Sean, Isla, Grace, Isabella, Ana, Michael, Ben, Milo, Cole, Benjamin, Sloane, Louise, Charlie, Logan, Kylie, Amelia, Kensley, Camden and Reagan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wilson Memorial Church (https://www.wilsonmemorialchurch.org) or Stein Care, which provides comfort, care, and support to patients and their loved ones.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Higgins Home for Funerals



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Fri

Apr 24

Visitation

Wilson Memorial Union Church
7 Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

Fri

Apr 24

Funeral service

Wilson Memorial Union Church
7 Valley Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069

Fri

Apr 24

Burial

Springdale Methodist Cemetery
109 Washington Valley Rd, Warren, NJ 07059

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