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Neil Daye Obituary

Neil H. Daye February 10, 1940- January 30, 2010 Neil H. Daye, 69,of Port Matilda, passed away at home on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was born Feb. 10, 1940, in Bellefonte. Neil served in the Air Force Reserve as a military air policeman in the 112th division. On Sept. 2, 1959, he married Bonnie Aumiller, who survives at home. Neil and Bonnie celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2009. He is survived by two sons, Neil C. (Elizabeth) and W. Wayne (Kim) of Port Matilda; two daughters, Donna Weaver (Ron), of Port Matilda and Jodi Robbins (Mark), of Bellefonte. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Brandon, Nicholas, Samantha, Keanna, Dakota, Myranda, and Caleb Daye, all of Port Matilda, Lauryn Weaver, of Port Matilda; and Brian, Clayton and Wesley Robbins, of Bellefonte. He is also survived by one brother, Robert Daye, of Janesville; and three sisters, Pauline Jodun and Linda Powell, of Bellefonte and Judy Metz, of Julian. He was a well-known and respected self-employed mason for more than 40 years. Neil was an avid outdoorsman and spent countless hours in Clinton County hunting with his sons and grandsons. He had a passion for storytelling. He manage to keep his wonderful sense of humor throughout his heroic battle with ALS. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in wrestling, baseball, football and softball. He was also a Penn State football and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Neil will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. The family extends its sincere appreciation to Sandy Guenot and Janice Mills for their wonderful care of Neil over the past year and a half. Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at Bruce Cox Funeral Home, 1618 Ridge Road in Warriors Mark and from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, a the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church on Fowler Lane in Port Matilda. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the church, with Sam Reese officiating. A private committal service will be held at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Neil's memory to the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Department of Neurology, EC 037, 30 Hope Drive, P. O. Box 859, Hershey PA 17033-0859.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Feb. 1, 2010.

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Heather Powell

February 15, 2010

Uncle Neil,
You put up one heck of a fight and even though you were affected with ALS, you never let your sense of humor fade. I will miss goin up to your house and sittin on the deck, talkin for hours and hours with you. You'll be in my heart & thoughts forever. Rest in Peace Uncle Neil, I love you and I'll miss you terribly.

Jeff Harding

February 6, 2010

Neil and Elizabeth,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you, and your entire family.
Jeff and Cindy

February 5, 2010

DEAR NEIL (brother), you were always my protector, and a loving brother and best friend. I will always have a special place in my heart and life for you. I miss you! LOVE YOUR SISTER 4 EVER, LINDA

February 5, 2010

to bonnie & nieces and nephews, , I love you all, I will always be there for all of you!!! love, AUNT LINDA

February 5, 2010

Jodi, Mark and family

We are sorry to hear of your dads passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Dave, Kim and Cody Young

February 5, 2010

Jodi, Mark and family,

We are sorry to hear of Neil's passing.It is a difficult time but remember he is in a better place. You are in our thoughts and prayers

tom and georgi

Bob Daye

February 5, 2010

Neil,,, not only were we brothers, but we were the best of friends. No matter what our endeavor was,, we always ended it with a smile. I'll always Love & miss You.
Bob

Bob Daye

February 5, 2010

Neil,
Not only were we brothers, but we became the best of friends. No matter what Hardship we were confronted with, we always ended it with a smile.
You'll always be with me, I love & miss YOU.
Bob

February 5, 2010

Neil,
Not only were we Brothers, we became the best of friends. Never had harsh words for each other. When we were confronted w/troubled times, we still managed to find a smile at the end of it. As you know, our love was very deep between us, I'll always have you w/me. Love & miss YOU.
BOB

February 5, 2010

dear aunt bonnie (mom2) & cous's, (brothers & sisters)! my uncle (dad2) my strength & courage, he touched my life more than you all would know. i am deeply so sorry i could not be there, it tears me apart that i was not with my family. he still has the prettiest legs in the family. (sorry uncle bob!!!) love you aunt bonnie & cous's..... your cous greg!!!

Bob Daye

February 4, 2010

Aunt Bonnie, Neil, Donna, Jodi and Wayne. Our fondest memories of Uncle Neil was his: unique, funny greeting - which still makes us laugh even today, the Ford Bronco, sidekick Brandon, his hard work ethic and devotion to providing for his family, homemade ice cream, wrestling and howling along with Schnook, his love of the outdoors & wildlife - and how he always shared his experiences through many pictures and slide shows, the story of him chasing black bear cubs through the woods to take their picture! We are very saddened by your loss. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Bob, Risa and family

gwen jones

February 4, 2010

Daye Family,our prayers and thooughts are with you all we will miss Neil ,We will never forget his grin and laugh.You have all been wonderful to myself and my family,Jake loved working with Neil and wayne,Oh the stories he would come home with.Made me laugh ,Myself with none of my own family in the area you have always treated me like family and i thank you for that.We shall all meet again someday to hear Neils stories and laugh.god bless and take care of one another.We love you all.

Donna Stine

February 3, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Mr Daye I only came to help with him a couple of times threw Home Instead. He was a very nice person.

February 3, 2010

Dear Family:
Neil did our fire place in 1989 in the log house in Nittany. He was alot of fun. My sister would sweep up in the evening and he told her that she swept the numbers off his rocks. We still get a laugh about that. You have my sympathy at this time.

Sincerely,
Sandy Kowalski

Joe & Carrie Reiter

February 3, 2010

Jodi and family ~

I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Times like these are extremely difficult and there never seems to be the right words to express our love and concern for you all. Please just know that we are always here for you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you

Keno and Brenda Wert

February 3, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 3, 2010

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

CP Musser & family.

February 2, 2010

He was one of the funniest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed especially by me!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Patty Parks, RN

June Martz

February 2, 2010

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one steal." ~ Anonymous

Our heart and prayers are with you.

Dave Vonada

February 2, 2010

Bonnie Neil and I were very good friends during our roller skating days back in the late 50's. We had the same skating style (we were really good skaters) Many fond memories of our time together. He will be missed.

February 2, 2010

Kim and the Daye Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Kim, if I can help you in any way, or you just need to talk, you have my email.

Leann Johnson

Brett Colton

February 2, 2010

Sending my deepest condolences to Brandon and the whole family.

Scott Corman

February 2, 2010

You have my love and prayers, as I remember your loved one thru softball, the youth wrestling, football and baseball. Neil was a good man, and surely be missed. Be with God and He'll be with you all through this time to grieve and celebrate your loved ones life. May God bless.

Amy Riser

February 2, 2010

Dear Donna, Pud, Brandon, Lauren and Meme;
My heart and prayers go out to each of you...I LOVED PAP....I'll always remember his smiles at all of Lauren and Kark's softball games. Loved talking with him about BEA wrestling and high school wrestling in general. Oh, and the time Pap, "B" and I all went to Wrestling Regionals together. He laughed the entire time at B and I carrying on and listening to that "whacky music" of Brandon's. Love all of you so much, like family, if there is EVER anything I can do for any of you, please just call or stop over (Riserdelphia...ha ha ha).
May all the memories you hold so dear of your Dad and "Pap" help to sustain you and the Peace and Knowledge that he lives on through our Lord Jesus comfort you always. Glad there is another BEA Wrestling/Softball Fan in Heaven!
All My Love,
Amy (aka Aunt Jimmy)

Chip & Cheryl Grubb

February 2, 2010

Such a sweet, gentle man. May he rest in peace and his family find the strength they need to continue their journey on earth.

Bless you all.

Debbie & Lynn Witherite

February 2, 2010

Dear Bonnie & Family

We were both saddened and sorry to here of your families’ loss. Neil was a great neighbor and will be missed. We will be thinking and praying for you and the family in this difficult time. He will be at peace now. The Memories help everyone through this difficult time.

Amy J. Maney

February 2, 2010

You will all be in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve. We are so sorry for your loss.

-Ken, Amy, Matthew & Madison

Edna (Wagner) Packer

February 2, 2010

Sending my deepest sympathies - keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

bob and gayle flick

February 2, 2010

To Neil's Family, Neil was a NICE man and a gentleman. We both knew him as a young man, Bob went to school with him and I used to love to watch him rollerskate at Hecla Park!.......He was an artist with stone, he built a beautiful 3 flue massive fireplace out of mountian stone for our former home on Unionville Pike. He put a lot of love in it, was very particular, only choosing "perfect stones" chucking the rest out the back door to become stone walls . I hope the grndchildren all see examples of his talent . God Bless You , Bob and Gayle Flick, Titusville,fl

February 2, 2010

To The Daye Family,

So sad to hear of Neil's passing away. Just wanted all of you to know we are thinking of you. He'll be remembered by his great work and talent.

John and Helen Bravis, Latrobe, Pa.

Roger Baker

February 1, 2010

"Hey Chief"
I will hear him in my sleep for years to come, as I had heard him say on the job for Bruce for 11 years. What a great guy. Rest in Peace.

Janet Bowersox

February 1, 2010

Condolences to the Daye family. I have good memories of the good times that I had with my cousin Neil. I am sure that he will be missed by us and especially the family. Our prayers are with you all.
Wayne & Janet Bowersox and family.

February 1, 2010

Dear Bonnie and Family

I was indeed saddened to learn of the reacent death of your husband Neil. As you may recall, my husband and little boy, Bryon, lived beside you there in the trailer park. You baby sat Bryon for me for a short while when I was called back to my secretarial job at PSU.

I sorrow with you in your loss, but also Rejoice with you in our Resurrected Christ.

I was also a graduate of the class of 1958 along with Neil.

I will be making a donation to the Hershey Medical Center as suggested in the Obit.

I will keep you close in prayer.

Mary Rice Royer

Scott Schwab

February 1, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dannie&Sandy Packer

February 1, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Monica (Daye) Ball

February 1, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Neil's passing. Over the years I have never thought of him without a smile coming to my face. May the Lord bless you and give you a peace that surpasses all understanding.

February 1, 2010

To The Daye Family:

We send our deepest sympathy. May time and your good memories help to heal your loss. God Bless.
Linda and Dean Rudy

Lew Rodrick

February 1, 2010

Condolences to the Daye family. May the good memories help you down the road.

Rick and Patty Bird

February 1, 2010

Jodi and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family upon learning of your father's passing. We are sure he will be missed but he will always be in your heart and memories.

Kaye Bechtol-McDermid

February 1, 2010

Wayne,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept my sincere condolences.

Jancie Confer

February 1, 2010

Bonnie and family,
I know Neil (Dad) is not in pain any more. He was a special man he always knew how to make me laught.He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to the whole family and if you need anything call. love ya all

Kim ( Robison ) Harpster

February 1, 2010

Jodi and Family;
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was such a special man and I remember him always into something when I would be at grandma's. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

John Brownson

February 1, 2010

Bonnie and family,
My deepest sympathies to you. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Neil. You'll be in my thoughts.
John Brownson

Brandon Daye

February 1, 2010

Pap-
You will always be my hero. Thank you so much for helping me become the man I am today. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts. Rest In Peace, I Love You

Brandon

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