Vernon P. Diem

Vernon P. Diem, age 83, formerly of Lancaster and Juniata Counties, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Shippensburg Health Center.  A current resident of Cumberland County, he was the husband of Nancy E. Knott Diem for over 63 years.  Born in New Holland, he was the son of the late Paul W. and Edna D. Diem Diem.  During his youth he attended Mt Airy Evangelical Church, New Holland, where he had 10 consecutive years of perfect attendance.  He was also formerly a member of Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Gap, Lower Tuscarora Presbyterian Church, Port Royal, and recently First United Presbyterian Church in Newville.  Vernon proudly served his country for 5 years in the US Navy.  He was a Cub Master for Cub Pack 65 in Intercourse.  For 23 years, Vernon was employed in the Closure Department of ALCOA in Lancaster.  He was later employed as a District Sales Manager in Juniata and surrounding counties for Chemgro, East Petersburg.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Vincent P. husband of Carrie Marcus Diem of Shippensburg, 3 grandchildren: Spencer, Anna, Collin Diem, 3 step-grandchildren: William, Gwen, James Zirkle, 2 siblings: Romaine E. wife of the late Vernon Moore of New Holland, Velner C. husband of Ruth E. Moore Diem of Lititz, 1 sister-in-law Lorraine wife of the late William T. Knott II of Port Deposit, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by 5 siblings: Veryl, Glenn and Aubrey Diem, Marion late wife of Lloyd Reese of Willow Street, Eileen late wife of Theodore Diem of New Holland, and 2 nephews Aubrey and Barry Diem.

A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, January 12 at Bellevue Presbyterian Cemetery, 810 Newport Avenue, Gap at 2 p.m. with a viewing from 1:30 until time of service.