Diane Marie Yacobucci-Rais

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Northwest Hospital in Margate Florida.

Diane Marie Rais, daughter of the late O’Neil Conant and Virginia Davis Conant was

born on March 7, 1956, in Rochester, New York. She spent most of her childhood in Ohio and

graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1974. Diane was a sincere servant of Jesus Christ,

whom she devoted the last years of her life to serving in various ways through her local church.

She was a faithful church attendee, friend, neighbor, and lovingly served those in and outside

the church.

Diane loved flowers, butterflies, birds, rainbows, and God’s beautiful creations which she

frequently marveled about and spoke. She was also an avid artist and had a fondness for

painting florals. Diane loved angels and was known for her large collection of them in her home.

Diane was well known for her fervent love for the color blue, which she chose to paint her whole

home in varying shades. Her husband Avi would affectionately say, “She blue me away!” when

guests commented on the painted blue walls in their home.

Diane was an active member of Calvary Chapel Church out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

She spent many Sundays ministering inside the “King’s Kids” room, where she joyfully served

and helped with the special needs children's ministry. Diane also donated meals, groceries, her

time, and love to those in need.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years Avi Rais; children Angela Maynard (Ken) of

South Amherst, OH, Michelle O’Brien (Mike), of Amherst, OH, eleven grandchildren, a brother

Craig Conant (Darlene, deceased) of Casa Grande, AZ, a sister Linda McKinley (Pat) of Avon

Lake, OH, a sister Lisa Lipphard (Bill) of Centreville, MD, and many nieces, nephews and

friends.

A memorial service will be held in Diane’s honor on Sunday, November 3rd at 3 pm at

the Avon Lake United Church of Christ, 32801 Electric Blvd. with Reverend Kelly Brill presiding.

Memorial Contributions may be sent to Calvary Chapel Church 2401 W Cypress Creek Rd, Fort

Lauderdale, FL 33309; Attention: “King’s Kids” special needs ministry.