Daniel Diacos

Daniel Diacos obituary, Waverly, OH

Daniel Diacos

Daniel Diacos Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Howe Wheeler Boyer Hornback Funeral Home - Piketon on Jan. 5, 2026.
Daniel Diacos, 71, of Piketon, Ohio passed 11:30 a.m., Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.
Daniel was born March 17, 1954, in Oxnard, California, the son of the late James Peter Diacos, and Betty Sue Lane.
He is Survived by his sister, Annette Diacos; his twin brother, Dennis Diacos; and nieces and nephews, Carolyn, Christopher, and Michael Diacos
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Daniel was a true athlete. He was a phenomenal baseball player, achieving the title of MVP at Ventura College, Ventura, California, as well as at Long Beach City College, Long Beach, California. He loved to run, swim, and take care of his sister Annette.
Visitation will not be observed. Arrangements are under the care of Boyer Cremation Services.
Burial will take place at a later date in Ventura, California.
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