Dianna Jo (Chappell) Haws

Dianna J. (Chappell) Haws, 79, of Sandusky, passed away early Monday morning, December 22, 2025, at the Parkvue Health Care Center, Sandusky, under the care of Stein Hospice.

   Born on January 12, 1946, in Ernest, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Clarence Huey and Nellie (Barney) Chappell.  Dianna was a 1964 graduate of Marion Center Joint High School, in Marion Center, PA.  She had worked as a caseworker for the Erie County Job and Family Services for over 30 years, before retiring.

   Her family was very important to her and she'll be remembered by them for how she was a giver, having donated to several charities over the years.  Dianna's favorite Holiday was Christmas and she loved decorating for the occasion and making her well -loved fudge for the family.  She also, throughout the years, loved going to the Casinos, taking her chance on the games and playing the tickets, especially she loved playing the Lottery !   Dianna was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.

   She is survived by two sons, David (Melissa) Owens of Sandusky and Dan (Michele) Owens of Grafton; four grandchildren, Danielle (Matt) Daugherty, Justin Owens, Tyler (Elora) Owens and Jarret Owens; two great-granddaughters, Olivia and Emilia; her siblings, Anne Ryan, Robert (Janet) Chappell, Nancy (Nelson) Hitchcock, Doris (Robert) Stadtmiller, and Donna Zometsky; and many nieces and nephews.

   Dianna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 41 years, George E. Haws on June 19, 2019; and three sisters and six brothers.

   Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10 am until time of the funeral services at 12:30 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.  Vonda Kubitz officiating.  Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery, Sandusky, OH.

   In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Stein Hospice Service, Inc., 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

  Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Dianna's family at davidfkoch.com.

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