Diane Blondheim

Diane Kulbersh Blondheim, age 82, of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away on February 1, 2026, as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on September 26, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Janette and Dave Kulbersh. Diane spent most of her adult life in Montgomery, a community she loved deeply and served tirelessly. Diane was married for 61 years to her devoted husband, Barry Blondheim. Their marriage was a true partnership - enduring, loving, and grounded in family, loyalty, and devotion.

She was the proud mother of two children: Sheri Weiner, married to Ron Weiner of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lane Blondheim, married to Stephanie Blondheim of Loganville, Ga. Diane was a deeply devoted grandmother to five grandchildren, Ray and Noah Blondheim, and Dana, Eli, and Kate Weiner, and a great-grandmother to one great-grandchild, Leo Rubin. She was the loving aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

She is survived by her brother, Dr. David Kulbersh of Columbia, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Kulbersh Weinstein of Lumberton, North Carolina. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia, Diane was a lifelong and loyal Bulldog. Education was not just her profession - it was her calling. She spent many years teaching fifth and sixth grade at Montgomery Academy and later served as Head of the Middle School. Known as a strict and exceptional educator, Diane was widely regarded as one of the best teachers her students ever had. Long after graduation, former students credited her not only with academic excellence but with teaching them organization, discipline, and how to navigate life itself. Beyond the classroom, Diane gave her time freely and generously. Alongside her sister-in-law Joy Blondheim and brother-in-law Dickie Blondheim, she was a tireless worker for Joy to Life. She volunteered nearly every day, helping anyone who needed help - quietly, efficiently, and without seeking recognition. Diane was dependable, extraordinarily organized, and fiercely loyal. She was the kind of person who showed up - always prepared, always on time, and always thinking three steps ahead. Her organization became legendary, as did her packing habits: weeks in advance, every possible item accounted for, just in case. She loved to travel, especially cruising, and never met a cruise she didn’t want to take. Over her lifetime, Diane cruised close to 100 times with family and friends, thinking each cruise was better than the last. She was famous for her hospitality and Diane’s chocolate cake, cheese straws, banana pudding, and strawberry shortcake. They were known far and wide and were fixtures at family gatherings and celebrations. Her annual Thanksgiving extravaganza brought together extended family from near and far - a tradition marked by warmth, abundance, laughter, and flawless execution. Those who spent time with Diane inevitably said the same thing: she was one of the warmest, most caring, and most thoughtful people they had ever known. She took friendships seriously, cared deeply, and gave generously of herself. What she did not take seriously was chaos - Diane believed life ran better with a plan, and a schedule. Above all, Diane will be remembered as someone who made the world better simply by being in it. Through her teaching, her service, her hospitality, and her love for family and friends, she left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to:

Joy to Life

https://liveheregivehere.org

A funeral service will be held on February 4, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Leak Memory Funeral Home, 945 Lincoln Rd., Montgomery, AL. Burial will follow in adjacent Greenwood Cemetery.