Diane M. Agosti

Diane M. (Bevan) Agosti of Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania at the age of 85.  Born in Pottsville,PA March 10, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Russell C. and Hazel (Sheehan) Bevan. She was the wife of the late Ermano Ottavio “Herman” Agosti who passed away in 2018. She was also preceded in death by her sister Hazel (Bevan) Moran and 6 brothers T. Russell, William, Robert and James,  J. Richard and Donald Bevan. She was a 1951 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, a homemaker, and co-owner of the former Hometown, Mahanoy City and Weatherly I.G.A.’s.  Surviving are ;  Her daughter  Patricia Marie Confer wife of Gregory J. “Fred” of Tamaqua; Sons Joseph E. Agosti and his partner Catherine Melfi of Millsboro, DE.,James C. Agosti and his wife Tracy of Tamaqua, Steven M. Agosti and his wife Colleen of Tuscarora, Robert J. Agosti and his wife Linda of Lake Hauto; grandchildren; Adam , Olivia, Abbigale, Tavio, Ava, Steven, David, Anthony, Nico, Gianna, Dante, Gregory, Salina and her husband Tony Stanell, Dominick and wife Mindy and Great Grandaughter Parker , Kassandra her husband Joe Kayes and his son Korbyn;  Many nieces and nephews and friends also survive Diane.  A member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Diane was passionately involved in her community from the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, which she was a member for since 1955, to attending countless sporting events of her own children, her grandchildren, as well as many others who also called her Nana. Diane was the matriarch of her family and mother to all. She will be missed by all.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 5, 2020 at 10 o'clock am from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 with Msgr. Edward Baddick officiating.  Friends may call on Wednesday evening March 4, 2020 at the funeral home from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Beta Sigma Phi members are invited to participate in a service at 5:30 pm.  No morning calling hours. Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.  In lieu  of flowers Memorials in her name to: Torchbearer Theta Sorority C/O Sharon Connely  633 Arlington Street Tamaqua, PA 18252   To share a fond memory of Diane or offer condolences please visit www.griffithsfuneralhom