Diana Lynne Failing Hopf, 75, longtime resident of Rochester, NY, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville.
Mrs. Hopf was born on June 12, 1950, in Low Hampton to Leon and Geraldine Ramey. She was a 1968 graduate of Whitehall Central School and later earned a certificate in Hematology and Phlebotomy from Glens Falls Hospital in 1970. On April 12, 1969, she married Richard G. Failing, and together they raised their four children over the next several years. On April 7, 2007, she married Robert H. Hopf, who predeceased her on January 19, 2019. She spent her later years with her husband Robert at their beautiful home and property in Angelica, NY.
Diana worked at ACM Medical Laboratory in Rochester for many years before finishing her career at Johnson & Johnson Clinical Diagnostics.
Diana is survived by three children, Michael L. (Gina) Failing of Webster, NY, Daniel J. (Denise) Failing of Lebanon, KY, and Mary Megan Reynolds of Greece, NY, and her daughter Mary’s partner, James Kosowski; the father of her children, Richard G. Failing; three brothers, John (Joan) Ramey, Robert Ramey and Ross (Lisa) Ramey; a daughter-in-law, Janet Failing-Craig of South Carolina; sisters-in-law, Pat Ramey and Roz Ramey; a brother-in-law, Reed Russel; 13 grandchildren, Victoria Failing-Villezcas (Ruben Villezcas), Franklyn (Netanya) Failing, Joseph Failing, James Failing, Joshua Failing, Michael Sloan (Gabby) Failing, Max Hoffman, Arielle Mowrey (Samuel Patskin), K.C. Rivera-Failing, Angela Bringley (Anthony Hart), J. Ian Reynolds, Aubrey Reynolds and Christopher Bringley; two great-grandchildren, Mya Villezcas and Dakota James Mowrey; longtime friend Tim Bonin; longtime neighbors and dear friends Rick and Nickole Thompson and their children, Sadie and Dakota; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and her beloved cats, Grey Cat and Miss Helen Wheels.
In addition to her second husband, Robert H. Hopf, she was predeceased by a son, Christopher L. Failing; an infant son, Joseph Andrew Failing; three brothers, Gary Ramey, Brian (Lorraine) Ramey and Leon Dean Ramey; a sister-in-law, Donna Ramey; a brother-in-law, Paul Failing; and a nephew, David Failing.
Diana was gifted in many ways. Beginning in high school, she demonstrated an amazing talent as an artist through her paintings and drawings. She was highly creative in her sewing and clothing design, a skill she maintained throughout her life. She enjoyed quilting and created beautiful glass jewelry, flower arrangements, and metalwork designs. She loved sharing anything she made or designed with family and friends and was also a gifted photographer. Diana had a large vinyl record collection and spent many hours listening to music across many genres.
In her younger years, Diana was active in her church and was part of a youth group before moving to Rochester with her husband, Richard. She later embraced the life of a deacon’s wife and then a pastor’s wife, as well as a devoted mother to her children. She loved church life and the people of her husband’s congregation. The friendships and memories shared with her Christian Assembly family were always treasured by Diana. She enjoyed many family picnics, camping trips, beach outings, visits to Letchworth, and vacations to Canada.
Diana was an amazing gardener and took great pride in the harvests from her large garden. She enjoyed canning vegetables, freezing berries, and preparing food for future use. She was an excellent cook who relied on old family recipes to create comforting New England–style meals enjoyed by all who gathered at her table. There was very little she could not do.
Per Diana’s wishes, there will be no services. A gathering of family and friends will be held this summer at her beloved home in Angelica, NY. At that time, Diana’s ashes and those of her husband, Robert, will be scattered together over their property. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Diana’s name to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, PO Box 181, Belmont, NY 14813. Diana loved animals, especially her cats. © 2024 Baker-Swan Funeral Home.
