Luann I Deighan

Luann Deighan, 95, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, September 23rd, surrounded by her family. Anyone who knew her can attest to her deep faith, caring heart, and life-long commitment to her 8 children, their spouses, 17 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends from various avenues in her life; including the Heavenly Dusters of which she was a part of for over 30 years at St. Gabriel’s Church in Mentor. Luann is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, a plethora of friends, and the love of her life, Dr. Patrick J. Deighan, DDS. Patrick was the neighborhood paper boy and she’d wait patiently on the porch for his arrival. She’d watch him play tennis and soon they were game, set, match. Luann attended the Ohio State University for two years and left on good terms (the Dean’s note to return anytime is in the chair-side Bible) to work in an office to help her husband pay for dental school. Luann was a home-maker and she excelled in making everyone feel welcomed and loved. Growing up, we never saw her without an apron, and her magic closet had the best gifts for birthdays and surprises. She wanted nothing more than to see her family happy, healthy, and loved. 

Luann loved to sew. If it was a sunny day, you’d find her at the sewing machine making or mending something for someone. She taught herself to play the piano at age 40, loved to write poetry, and boy oh boy did she love to shop.

Her 95 years were well-lived! She was blessed with health for 94 years and then time caught up with her on that 95th birthday. A testament to her person can be seen with the over 100 birthday cards she received. As she slowed, she was surrounded by all who loved her, allowing her children to care for her around the clock. A special thank you to the caregivers at UH Hospitals Traveling Teams and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their guidance and support as God called his loving servant home. As we say goodbye, many are welcoming her into paradise. We’re sure dad whistled when she came through the gate. Rest in peace, mom. We will miss you every day.

Funeral mass is October 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s Church in Mentor, Ohio 

Friends may visit from 10-11 AM at the back of the church.

Luncheon to follow mass from 12:00-2:00.

Burial at All Souls at 2:40 PM