July 2, 1970 – February 10, 2026
Diana J. Howard, 55, of Napoli, NY died unexpectedly at home Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026.
Born July 2, 1970 in Gowanda, NY, she was the daughter of David Baker of New Albion and the late Mary Baker. She was married July 2, 2017 to Robert Howard, who survives.
She was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and of the Bear Clan.
She was a graduate of Cattaraugus High School, Class of 1988.
Diana had been employed in housekeeping with Allegany State Park for over 14 years.
She enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and boating, and spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Surviving besides her husband and father are: two daughters, Kimberly (Kenneth Grainer) Eberle, Little Valley, NY, Courtney (Jeremy) Zimmerman, Kennedy, NY; three sisters, Debbie (Todd Moore) Baker, Donna (James) Ferguson, both of Salamanca, NY, Teresa (Craig) Dechow, Salamanca, NY; a brother, Darryl Baker, New Albion, NY; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Jasper, Molly, and Thor.
Friends may call at the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 1 – 3 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held with Rev. Michael Lonto officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Friends of Strays, 69 Crawford Street, Salamanca, NY 14779.
E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
