February 27, 1960 – November 9, 2026
Diane T. Liberatore, 66, of Salamanca, NY died Monday evening, November 9, 2026 at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Williamsville, NY following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Born February 27, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Joan Shine O’Leary. She was married November 19, 1983, in Buffalo, NY to Phillip J. Liberatore, who survives.
She was a graduate of Henrietta High School, Class of 1978.
Diane was very creative having the ability to make up different games that she played with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed car rides through Allegany State Park, and will be remembered for her strong faith. She was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Surviving in addition to her husband are: five daughters, Lydia (Christopher Best) Klein, Lakewood, NY, Jennifer (Kenneth) Long, Florida, Christie (Jason) Kuna, Chesterfield, VA, Susan (Jason) Williamson, Midlothian, VA, Melissa (Brandon) Wilson, Frewsburg, NY; two sons, Phillip Liberatore, Michael (Ginger Wilson) Liberatore, both of Salamanca, NY; nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held in the O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, NY on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 5pm-6pm, at which time services will be held with Rev. Robert Benson, Pastor of Christ Church, Bemus, NY, officiating.
E-condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to any women’s shelter in the area.
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