Diann Gail Harkness Beckwith, 57, of Wheeling, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018, at Wheeling Hospital.
She was born June 10, 1961, a daughter of the late James Alexander and Vallee (McIlwain) Harkness. Diann graduated from Wheeling Park High School in 1979. She obtained her LPN at B.M. Spurr of Nursing in Glen Dale and later became an RN at McKees Rocks Hospital; and worked at Reynolds Memorial Hospital.
Diann is survived by her loving husband, of 20 years, William “Bill” Beckwith; a son, Alexander Beckwith of Wheeling; four siblings, James (Sharon) Harkness of Wheeling, Bruce (Deborah) Harkness of Martins Ferry, OH, Warren (Barbara) Harkness of Triadelphia, WV, and Jennifer (Stanley) Lipinski of Glen Dale, WV and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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Amanda Clevinger posted on 1/1/19
Diann was a very educated nurse. She definitely had her own nursing style. Lol I was a new nurse working with her and I can honestly say I learned a lot by the book and also an alternative style bedside manner. Loved working with her and i,take about her often. May she rest in peace.