Diane J. Biesel (née Stevens), 91, of Haworth, NJ, entered into eternal life on December 17, 2025.  Beloved wife of 43 years to David Biesel.  Loving step-mother of Deborah (Dennis) Brugger, William (Talin) Biesel.  Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and one great-niece, a half-brother, David (Lucille) Plank and half-sister, Bonnie Lurer.

Diane was born in New York,NY to the late Douglas John Stevens and Runa Eleanor Patterson.  She was a teacher and librarian at the Cherry Hill School, River Edge.

A celebration of Diane’s life will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont.  Diane will be laid to rest at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Diane’s memory to….

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Shelter, Oakland, NJ

Bergan County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center