Diana S. Cricks

Diana S. Cricks, 65, of Ephrata passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Elizabethtown Nursing & Rehab. Born in Madrid, Spain, she was the daughter of the late John and Elaine Williams Smith. Diana loved spending time playing cards and bingo, and she enjoyed arts and crafts. She was a social butterfly who loved talking with others and being around people, especially her family. She found joy in the simple moments of visiting, laughing, and sharing conversation with those around her.

Surviving are three children, Elaine wife of Mike Lippold of Denver, Dennis husband of Candy Cricks of West Lebanon and Nicole wife of Jason Himelright of Manheim; 7 grandchildren, Gavin, Dante, Evin, Mitchell, Savanna, Ethan, Hailey; three great grandchildren, Brynlee, Winona, Hayden and one on the way, two brothers, John J. Smith of Waco, Texas, Larry L. Smith of Ephrata and two sisters, Debbie wife of Tony Masucci of Levittown and Cindy wife of Eric Miller of Narvon. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Braxton Owen Parker Lippold and a brother, Don David Smith.

Funeral Services are private and at the convenience of the family.