Diane Irene (Boyer) Dodson

Diane Irene (Boyer) Dodson, age 85, of Mechanicsburg, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Diane was born on Tuesday, July 1, 1941, in Reading to the late Daniel Boyer and D. Lucille (Leber) Boyer. Diane was the widow of Richard Dodson, whom she married on April 10, 1970, and who died on December 9, 2016. In addition to her parents and husband, Diane is preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Stoudt.

Diane’s survivors include her two children: Amy Malinoski and her husband Mark of Cape Neddick, ME, and Dan Dodson of Mechanicsburg, PA; and her three grandchildren: Alex Malinoski, Chase Dodson, and Dahlia Dodson.

Diane graduated from Muhlenberg High School and received her Associates degree later in life from Harrisburg Area Community College. Diane spent many fun-filled days at Lake Wallenpaupack in both summer and winter, and snowmobiling was her favorite adventure no matter if it was around Lake Wallenpaupack or Dixville Notch in New Hampshire or anywhere in between.  She was also an animal lover. Diane would feed the deer or as she called them, her babies, while at the lake. She loved her horse Luigi whether riding or simply being around him.  Her golden retrievers, Ted and Fred, and her several cats later in life were a constant source of love and companionship. Diane enjoyed relaxing by floating in her pool by day and playing bridge with the ladies in the evening. Richard was the love of her life, and she cherished their time travelling together to Hawaii, Mexico City, Europe, Australia, Scandinavia, South America, Africa and numerous other locations.

Diane’s family will be remembering her life privately. Interment in Rolling Green Cemetery in Camp Hill will be at the family’s convenience.

Diane’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.