Ferne Estella Dietrich of Hegins, born December 28, 1932, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Ferne was a loving mother and grandmother, and a longtime member and volunteer at St. Paul's U.C.C. She had a keen interest in the lives of her family, and was a consistent source of encouragement by prayer and self-sacrifice.

She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Dietrich Sr.; mother Catherine Klouser; father Albert Klouser; brothers Elwood and James Klouser; sisters Elsie Lohr and Jeannette Morgan.

She is survived by sons Lynn (Joyce) Dietrich, Forrest (Kathy) Dietrich, Daniel (Rebecca) Dietrich Jr., Edwin (Andrea) Dietrich, Mark (Diane) Dietrich, and daughter Amy (Russ) Ney, 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with a Celebration of Life Memorial service at 11 a.m. on Monday April 21, 2025 at St. Paul's U.C.C. Sacramento, PA, with Rev. Raymond Holland III officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul's cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's U.C.C., 2300 Main St., Sacramento, PA, 17968.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home Inc., Valley View, PA, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .