Richard A. “Dick” Daniels – Obituary
Richard A. “Dick” Daniels, 73, of Mill Hall, passed away at his home after a brief illness on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Born on December 3, 1946, he was the son of the late Henry E. and Annalee R. (Eisaman) Daniels. On February 10, 1968 at the Salona Lutheran Church, he married Susan C. Ricker, who survives at home.
Dick is a 1964 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School and a 1968 graduate of Lock Haven University where he earned his BS in Education. He taught mathematics at the Lock Haven Jr/Sr High School, retiring in 1999 after 30 years of service.
Dick was a member of the Salona Lutheran Church. He was also a member of the Belle Springs Golf Club. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and bicycling. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Dick was a friend to all and will be missed by many.
Dick is survived by his wife of 52 years, children: Mark R. Daniels and his wife, Tracy, of Bel Air, MD, Julie D. Arnold and her husband, Matthew, of Darnestown, MD, and Jeffrey J. Daniels and his wife, Jamie, of Steamboat Springs, CO; six grandchildren: Justin Daniels, Grace Daniels, Tristan Daniels, Olivia Daniels, Jackson Arnold and Gibson Arnold.
Also surviving are his six siblings: Barry Daniels and his wife, Bobbie, of Mill Hall, Thomas Daniels and his wife, Diane, of Reading, Stephen Daniels and his wife, Tanya, of Mill Hall, MaryAnn Vuocola and her husband, Stephen, of Mechanicsburg, Judy Fye and her husband, Alan, of Beech Creek, and Patricia Caprio of Bellefonte, numerous nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
Due to the disruptive impact of CoVid-19 and the strict Social Distancing measures that are now expected for large gatherings, there will be no public visitation or public funeral. All services will be private, limited to family. This is a very difficult decision for the Daniels family who so appreciate all the love and support from their family, friends, and community. We deeply regret these circumstances, but find it necessary to protect the health of those at risk. Please visit the online guestbook to express condolences and share memories. Dick will be laid to rest at the Hays-Fearon-Bossert Cemetery in Beech Creek.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Autism Society of America, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 605, Rockville, MD 20852 www.autism-society.org
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St. Snow Shoe. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.
