When Dianna Lynn Martin was born on 13 July 1953, in Pennsylvania, United States, her father, Donald William Martin, was 19 and her mother, June Olive Grimes, was 19.
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I recently reconnected with my cousin Diana after locating her phone number with help from Grok. She's still very much the same analog person I've known for years—someone who avoids computers, cell phones, and most digital technology entirely. (For context: some time ago her father even sent her a cell phone on a family plan, but she never took it out of the box.)
Here's what she shared about her situation:
- Health Crisis (starting November 7, 2025)
Diana was admitted to the hospital due to severe pain caused by a stent that had been placed about three years earlier. She underwent a 9-hour surgery, followed by 14 hours in recovery. After being discharged, she returned to her apartment in Rochester, but she was extremely weak. She described spending months lying on the couch, barely able to move.
- Immediate Complications Upon Returning Home
The same day she got home, ongoing work at the apartment complex resulted in the phone lines being cut—for her and two other tenants who still had landlines. This left her without any phone service for months. Given her refusal to use cell phones or computers, she was completely cut off from outside communication during this vulnerable time.
- Physical Decline and Support
She lost approximately 60 pounds and now weighs around 120 lbs. In her weakened state, she began leaving her apartment door open so neighbors could check on her. Getting up from a seated or lying position remains her biggest challenge—once she's on her feet, she can walk and get around somewhat, but she's fallen several times. Her neighbors became concerned enough to create and post "fall alert" flyers in common areas of the building.
- Follow-up Medical Issues
Since the initial surgery, she's had a couple of additional procedures.
- Financial and Housing Problems
While she was too weak to leave the apartment or get to the bank, her bills fell behind. A couple of weeks ago, her father (who hadn't visited her in years) showed up unexpectedly. He entered the apartment, inspected every room, commented that it "stank," and noticed her dog's long toenails.
- Welfare / Social Services Involvement
Following her father's visit, welfare officials came to see her. They subjected her to about 20 minutes of questioning, went through her bank statements, and seemed puzzled because she actually has a significant amount of money in her accounts. Diana explained simply that she has been physically unable to get to the bank to manage or access the funds. She felt she handled the interview well.
- Humane Society Threat
She also received a call from the Humane Society stating they were coming to remove her dog. She "flipped out" and somehow managed to prevent them from taking the animal.
Diana emphasized that she's doing noticeably better in recent weeks.
None of this is surprising given Diana's personality and long-standing aversion to technology—she's just not equipped to navigate the modern world when isolated and in poor health. I'm the messenger here, so if anything seems inconsistent or hard to follow, chalk it up to her unique way of experiencing and describing things.
I'll definitely be staying in closer touch with her now.
Dear Linda, you asked about Diana's mother and brother, here you go:
June Olive (Grimes) Siaus, also known in records as June Olive Martin-Siaus, was born on April 9, 1934, in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, to the late Harrold and Alice Grimes. She passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on June 18, 2020, at her home in Pulaski Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, with her daughter Dianna by her side.
She was a devoted member of Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester, PA, and had worked as a sales clerk at Kresge's and Woolworths. Described as a very loving and kind person to everyone she met, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Siaus (also referred to as Anthony Frank "Tony" Siaus in some records), and two sisters, Dolores Grimes and Harlene Mayhue.
Survivors included her children: Don Martin Jr. (Knightdale, NC), Dianna Lynn Boehm (Pulaski Twp.), Kami (David) Waldrop, Dona Marrone, and Tina (Pat) Kruise; along with ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, many loving nieces and nephews, and close friends such as Donna and Richard Musgrave, Karen North, and Bill Prest and family.
She is buried at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park in Daugherty Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Interestingly, From my recent conversation with Dianna, June lived in Pahrump, Nevada, for about 6 years at some point in her life—likely before returning to Pennsylvania. That connection to the area near Tecopa, CA, and Judy's location in Pahrump adds a surprising layer to her story.
My mother and June's longstanding friendship (likely rooted in being born around the same era and growing up together), the cohort of kids born around 1953 (Dianna, Mary Beth, me, and Jimmy), and Donnie (a bit older and part of that "rat pack" circle). It's touching how these lifelong connections persist, even with the complexities and distances that can develop over time, like Dianna's strained relationships with her dad and brother.
Today I had my second conversation with Dianna in the past few days, and she shared some very good news.
She was recently contacted by Jack from the Department of Aging in Beaver County. They informed her that after their review, their findings showed no issues whatsoever. Dianna is completely clean and clear, and they have officially closed her case.
What a relief for her — this has been hanging over her head, and now it's finally resolved in the best possible way.
Grateful for the positive outcome. 🙏