Diane “Chicky” A. Breidenbach Garland, 72, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 15, 2021 at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. She was a recipient of a “Gift of Life” lung transplant. Born in Fountain Hill, she was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Naomi (Weil) Breidenbach. She was the wife of Joseph S. Garland for 45 years.

She was a 1967 graduate of Liberty HS.

She was the previous owner of Shively’s Moving and Storage for over 40 years until her recent retirement.

She was a member of Christ United Church of Christ, Bethlehem.

She was a member of the North End Wanderers Athletic Association and the 540 Democratic Club of Bethlehem.

She is survived by a son, Joseph G. Garland (Dawn); two grandsons, Joseph Jr. and Mason; two brothers, Donald (Carol) and Thomas (Jan) Breidenbach; six sisters, Jane Fisher (Lin), Lucille Ratarsky (Jack), Jean Radford (William), Mary Ann Stahler (Gary) and Linda Budzyn (Joseph), and Ann Anthony (Richard); nieces; and nephews.

She was predeceased by four brothers, Charles, Paul, Richard and Robert; and two sisters, June Cope and Shirley Strokelitus.

Contributions may be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. Third St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.