Mineral Ridge - Diane P. Bixler, 66, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Vista Care at the Ridge. She was born February 29, 1948 in Tucson, AZ, the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth Houlf. Diane had previously worked at Ohio Lamp Division of GE in Youngstown Ohio for eight years. She is survived by her two sons Greg (Yvonne) Long of Boardman and John Carl (Katie) Long of Austintown, 2 grandchildren a sister Peggy (Tom) Skoczylas of Howland two brothers Eric (Debi) Houlf of Howland, and Mike (Sue) Houlf of Cool, CA, and also three niece and a nephew Rachel and TJ. Skoczylas, Dawn and Robin. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband George W. Bixler. A private service was held. The family's would like to thank the staff in wing seven at Vista Care for all the care you gave Diane. Arrangements where handled by the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel 1884 North Rd. NE Warren, Ohio 44483. Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book, and send condolences to the Long & Skoczylas family.