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Dianna L. Beaverson-Dotson, age 68, of York, died at 11:44 AM Monday, February 9, 2026, at UMPC Memorial.
Born October 17, 1957, in York, a daughter of the late Robert E. and Beverly A. (Bowers) Beaverson, she was a graduate of Northeastern High School. She retired from York Casket Company and, more recently, from Salon Centric.
She is survived by two sons, Justin E. Cassell, and his wife Stacie, of Mount Wolf, and Kyle M. Bortner, and his wife Amber, of Goldsboro; ten grandchildren, Taysia, Alexis, Pyper, Carter, Carson, Kylie, Kolton, Abbi, Kainen, and Axel; seven great grandchildren; her sister, Tina M. Byrne, and her husband Matt, of Bel Air, Maryland; and a nephew, Tyler Byrne. She was also preceded in death by her long-time partner, Bryan L. “Boo” Staley.
Funeral services are scheduled for 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at William E. Little Funeral Homes, Inc., 60 South Main Street, Manchester, with The Rev. Bonnie Whittier officiating. Viewing will be from 4:00-5:00 PM. Burial will be private.
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