Stephen C. Diacont, 71, of Hershey, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in his home.

Stephen was born in Easton, PA, a son of the late Harvey A. and Marie W. (Doyno) Diacont.

Stephen was married to the former Louise Lisinichia. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the School of Forestry Recreation and Park Administration of North Carolina in 1970 at N.C. State where he was also captain of the Wolfpack's famous White Shoe Defense. Stephen was a Human Resources Director of Mack Truck, Weis Foods, and Magee Carpet Co., until retiring in 2011.  He was an avid outdoorsman, loved the game of golf, and had a sharp wit and curious mind until his final days.

He gave everything he had to his family, and was a loving and devoted husband and father.  In addition to his wife, Stephen is survived by sons Stephen C. Diacont and wife Christina of Bethlehem, Blayne C. Diacont and wife Erin of Harrisburg; sisters Mary Ann Wehler of Delray, FL, Elizabeth Roda of Lancaster; a brother Charles R. Diacont of Nazareth; grandchildren Buck, Anthony, Chaya and Harvey Diacont.

Steve will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  The family will be planning a gathering sometime in early October. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp).

Contributions in Stephen's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.