Diana G. (Gillin) Hopkins, 64, of Industry, passed away on June 17th, 2025 in her home surrounded by the loves of her life. She was born in Aliquippa on June 1st, 1961, the daughter of the late Paul “Jake” Gillin, Jr. and Connie L. Gillin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and her mother-in-law, Frank and Barbara Hopkins, her sister-in-law, JoEllen Lynch, her brother-in-law, Clifford Lynch and her brother-in-law, John Hopkins. She is survived by her devoted husband, Steven D. Hopkins, her daughters, Heather (Zachary) Mamula and Hillary (Lucas) Waldeck, her grandchildren Stevie Waldeck, Wallen Waldeck and Haley Atwood, her nephews, Josh (Melissa) Hopkins and Justin (Jennifer) Lynch, her niece, Manda Lynch Kerr, many cousins, great-nephews and great-nieces that she loved dearly and her special friend, Barb Davis.

Diana graduated from Center High School with the Class of 1979 and went onto receive an associate’s degree from the Community College of Beaver County. She practiced as a hairdresser for a brief period before returning to school to become a certified lab technician. Diana married the love of her life, Steven D. Hopkins, on October 10th, 1981. Diana took a leave from her career to raise her two girls. After taking a break, she took a position at Moderne Glass in the etching department up until 2006 when she was diagnosed, and won her battle against breast cancer. Later in life, she took a position with Sensible Organics as a Quality Control Lab Tech. She retired in 2020 to become a full-time grandma.

In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, she enjoyed spending any free time with family, weekend trips to camp, and shopping sprees at Boscov’s. She had various talents in the crafting world. She designed and sewed various projects including Raggedy Ann dolls and costumes for her girls. She crafted various flower arrangements and enjoyed tole painting over the years. Her most recent projects were crocheting sweaters and blankets that she could finish in record time.

The family would like to express their utmost gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice especially nurse Jessica Alberti, a loving family friend, who provided compassionate care to Diana in her final days.

In accordance with Diana’s wishes, there will be no public visitation with a private service for immediate family only. Arrangements are entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. Any donations can be made to Good Samaritan Hospice or The American Cancer Society on behalf of Diana Hopkins.