Miriam E. Diehl; 77; of New Eagle; died Tuesday; Oct. 12; 2004 in Mon Valley Hospital. A daughter of the late Arthur E. and Hazel Reeves Sphar; she was born in Charleroi on May 10; 1927. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monongahela; the Eastern Star; Chapter 108 and attended the Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church in Finleyville. Mrs. Diehl was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with her family. Formerly of Belle Vernon; she had resided in New Eagle since 1960. Survivors include her husband of 46 years; George L. Diehl; two sons and daughters-in-law; the Rev. Ernest F. and Rebecca DeLuca of Jefferson; and Jerry L. and Annette DeLuca of Bordentown; N.J.; one sister; Adoree McNabb of Attleboro; Mass.; one sister-in-law; Mary Jane Sphar of Pittsburgh; and five grandchildren; Heather A. Mullennex and husband Kevin of Parsons; W.Va.; Adoree K. DeLuca of Donora; Steven J. DeLuca and wife Alyssa of Pittsburgh; Nicholas E. Klus of Charleston; W.Va.; and Scott R. DeLuca of Bethel Park. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by one brother; Arthur F. Sphar. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC. and CREMATION SERVICE; a Golden Rule Member Firm; (724-929-5300); 700 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Thursday; Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Marjorie E. Lindahl; pastor of Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church; officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Eastern Star Chapter 108 will meet in the funeral home to hold services Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers; the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Edwards Chapel Church.