Dianalynn Marie Farkas

Dianalynn Marie Farkas (Kimmel), 68, of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 17, 2026, watched over by her loving daughter, Madelynn, at her residence in Hopewell Township after a brave fight with metastatic cancer. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Farkas; her daughters, Faithlynn (David), Evalynn (Zikri), and Madelynn
(Kendra); her mother, Alice Kimmel; her sister, Ruth Anne Patrick; and her brothers, Patrick Kimmel (Jackie) and Ron Kimmel. She was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Rosche
(Kimmel), and her beloved nephew, Jacob Kimmel.

Born on March 7, 1958, Dianalynn was named after the American award-winning pianist and vibrant actress of the golden age of Hollywood. Like her namesake, Dianalynn was known by those who loved her as a free, adventurous, and creative soul. She had a deep appreciation for the arts and was gifted in interior design and gardening. As a young woman, she lived in California for three years and spent a summer in Brazil. After returning to Pittsburgh, she volunteered with WQED, the Kuntu Repertory Theatre at the University of Pittsburgh, and the Three Rivers Shakespeare Festival. Dianalynn was also passionate about education and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from the University of Pittsburgh and completed graduate coursework in Art Therapy at Seton Hill University. She previously volunteered as a tutor with B’nai B’rith and as a coordinator with Parents United.

Dianalynn devoted much of her life to compassionate care and advocacy for members of the disability community. She worked as a direct care professional at the HAP Adult Center and later provided care and support for individuals on the Autism Spectrum with Kaleidoscope. Through her volunteer service with AmeriCorps, she supported individuals with disabilities and advocated for disability legislation that promotes dignity, understanding, and respect. She also dedicated her time as a volunteer counselor for unhoused youth at Whales Tale, offering guidance, kindness, and encouragement to young people in need.

In her free time, she loved going to museums, Phipps Conservatory, watching movies and her favorite tv show, Bewitched, with her children. Across all of her travels, service, and accomplishments, Dianalynn was most proud of being the mother of her three daughters.
She will be dearly missed by her family and friends, who only wish there had been more time and opportunity for her to enjoy the beauty of the world that she so deeply admired.
A private memorial for her immediate family will be held.
To honor Dianalynn’s memory, donations can be made in her name to Center for Victims and the Panzi Foundation.