Diane Gourley

Diane Gourley, née Zimmerman, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia to the late Benjamin and Jean (Kase) Zimmerman, she remained a lifelong resident of the Fairmount neighborhood. A proud graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, class of 1962, Diane was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Church and enjoyed a fulfilling career with the American Red Cross Blood Services before her retirement.

Diane is survived by her brother, John Zimmerman, and her loving children, Christopher and Holly Corpus (Allan). She leaves behind three cherished grandchildren, Shane, Patrick, and Brendan, and one great-grandchild, Shane, Jr. She will also be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends who were an important part of her life.

Her family will remember Diane for her quiet strength, her deep faith, and the steady love she showed to all those around her.