FAIRHAVEN, MASS. – Diane Roberta Feinerman (nee Herman), of Fairhaven, died peacefully on April 5, 2025. Diane attended the High School of Music and Art, and received a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Masters degree (in Gerontology) from St. Thomas Aquinas University.
Diane was a teacher of Arts and Crafts, and English, as well as a substitute teacher in many subjects and grades. She led Arts and Crafts at nursing homes later in her career. Diane was active in the National Organization of Women, the Jewish Federation of Women and other organizations. Throughout her life, Diane cherished art. She painted in different mediums, she sculpted, and she was a prolific quilter.
Diane married Bernard Feinerman (deceased), and she is survived by her five children: Donna Feiner, Carl Feinerman, Alan Feinerman, Laura Feinerman and Ilana Feinerman. She is also survived by her sister, Jill Casty. Diane had seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.