::Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, Clarion, Pennsylvania


In Loving Memory Dana W. Daniels 11/8/1934 - 1/26/2010

Dana W. Daniels, age 75 of Old Rt. 899, Marienville, PA died 1/26/10 at the Altoona Regional Hospital after a single vehicle accident on 1/23/10. He was born in Clarion on 11/8/1934, father, Ralph Daniels, mother-Elva Slaugenhaupt Daniels, both preceded him in death.

He was married on Oct. 4, 1956 to Rose L. Wagner who preceded him in death on 8/22/08. He was a veteran of the US Air force serving in the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Daniels was a mold maker working at Knox Glass and then at Glass Containers in Marienville and Reno. He was a member of the Marienville VFW, enjoyed playing black jack, watching football, especially Penn State and the Steelers, running marathons, bowling and achieving a 300 game, avid reader and enjoyed history and traveling and also enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren.

Surviving is one daughter, Dana Dwyer of Mars, PA, 3-grandchildren, Christa Park and her husband Scott of Brookville, Matthew Dwyer of PGH, Caitlyn Dwyer of Mars, 2 great grandchildren Dalynn and Elliot Park and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife 1-brothers and 3 sisters and a nephew.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4, 7-9 at the Goble Funeral Home & Crematory, 330 Wood St, Clarion. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM from the Sligo Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Sheesley from the Zion United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Sligo Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to the Marienville Free Library or Marienville Vol Fire Dept.

On line condolences may be made by going to www.goblefh.net.

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From: Rod Keefer Erie PA
Relationship: Nephew

Thanks to Shelly & Christa for sharing your hearts at Friday's memorial service. Although I saw Dana only a few times after Kelly & I were married, I have warm memories of how he treated me when I was a boy. I remember that he umpired a baseball game I played in when I was 8, in which I ended up scoring the winning run on a close play / collision at home plate (he first called me out, then safe when the catcher dropped the ball). Then after beating me a few times at chess in 6th grade, he taught me how to win in 4 moves so that I could dethrone the class champion for one day. He had the rare gift of helping a young boy feel like a hero. I also remember playing cards, watching the Steelers, attending his softball games and minstrel show / concerts, and listening to him tell his incredibly funny stories. I will remember him as a fun, intelligent, and passionate man whom we were blessed to have as part of our extended family. May the Lord bless you and provide comfort as only He can. Rod
Sent: 2/1/2010

From: Dan Henry Danielson CT
Relationship: Friend

My condolence to Shelley and her family. He will be missed. Goodbye old friend and thanks for always being there.
Sent: 2/1/2010

From: Peggy Baden Cork Ireland
Relationship: Friend

Our deepest sympathy to Shelley, Christa and familiy. My Dad knew Dana for years as they worked together plus bowled together plus had a daughter in the same grade at EF HS. So our families paths have crossed many times for many years. When my Mom was dying of cancer I was forever greatful to Dana who graciously drove my Dad to an eye appointment in Brookville after having cataract surgery. It was wonderful to have a friend like that.
Sent: 2/4/2010

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