Marsha L. Diefenbach 1943-2026
1943-2026
Marsha L. Diefenbach
Marsha L. Diefenbach, 83, of Peregrine Senior Living in Orchard Park, formerly of Silver Creek, died Monday, July 6, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Silver Creek on April 12, 1943, the daughter of the late Nelson Newton and Helen (Averill) Newton.
Marsha was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1961, where she was Salutatorian. She was Co-Owner, with her late husband, and Bookkeeper of Diefenbach Water Systems, Inc. in Silver Creek. Marsha also worked as a Bookkeeper for the former American Massage Products, Inc. in Silver Creek for 25 years.
She was a past Secretary for the Sunset Drifters Snowmobile Club and a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Silver Creek, where she served on many committees. Marsha enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters; Kelley (Rosario) Como & Tracey (Keith) Newman, both of Silver Creek and her step-son, Michael (Michele) Diefenbach of Eden. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Mallory & David Diefenbach, Matthew (Kaitlyn) Newman, Kaitlyn Newman, Alexa & Myah Como, a great granddaughter; Natalie Newman and several nieces & nephews.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, David Diefenbach, whom she married on May 12, 1966 in Las Vegas, NV and who died on July 18, 2015 and her brother; David Newton.
Private interment will be in Evergreen Lawn Cemetery, Town of Hanover. The family suggests memorials may be made either to Hospice of Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14227 or the Alzheimer’s Association, https://www.alz.org/.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
