Diana Ann Babic

Diana Ann Babic, age 91, of Plymouth, passed away on June 15, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas D. Babic. Loving mother of Marisa (Michael) Lazich and Steven Babic. Proud grandmother of Nicholas (Mari) Lazich, Marianna (Quentin Rouse) Lazich, Matthew (Alison) Babic, Shawn Babic, and Christopher Babic. Loving great-grandmother of Olivera Rouse, and Lacey, Cameron, and Chase Babic. Dear sister of the late Bob Savich and dear sister-in-law of Rosalie Savich. She is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and kumovi. Diana was born on March 3, 1935, in Farrell, Pennsylvania, to Branislav “Ben” and Marica “Mary” (née Pavlovich) Savich. She was baptized at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Pennsylvania. Born during the Great Depression, Diana learned early the values of resilience, faith, and family. In 1938, her family moved to Detroit, Michigan, in search of better work opportunities. She attended Commerce High School in Detroit, but after commuting by two buses and a trolley each day, she transferred to Pershing High School, where she graduated in 1953. Diana met Nicholas D. Babic of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, and they were united in marriage on September 20, 1952, at St. Lazarus Ravanica Serbian Orthodox Church in Detroit. Faith was central to Diana’s life. She was a devoted member of St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church in Detroit, St. Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Church in Alhambra, California, and St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroe, Michigan. Diana’s love of church music began early. She was a choir member at St. Lazarus beginning at age 13 and remained active until moving to California in 1956, where she became a member of St. Steven’s church choir. She also served as a past president and dedicated member of the Women’s Auxiliary at St. Steven’s. Above all, Diana loved her family deeply and remained steadfast in her faith throughout her life. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24th from 6 PM - 8 PM at Vermeulen Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (Between Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Church, 1621 West Garvey Avenue, Alhambra, California, on Monday, June 29. She will lie in state beginning at 9:00 AM until the service at 10:00 AM Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia MI 48154. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. To share a memory, please use the share a memory tab on this webpage.

Diana Ann Babic

March 3, 1935 - June 15, 2026