Name: Calling hours for Daniel J. McDonald
Start: 2016-07-22T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-22T15:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Richard's R.C.C.

Daniel J. McDonald
Daniel J. McDonald, 69, of Oak Court, Lake Hauto, Nesquehoning, passed away on Saturday, July 16, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, having courageously battled cancer. He was the husband of Cathy M. (Slog) McDon-ald. They were married for 39 years. He had worked as a foreman for the former Bethlehem Mines, Coaldale, and operated his family's insurance office, The Lewis Insurance Agency, Lansford, until retiring in 2010.Born on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1947, in Coaldale, he was a son of the late George F. McDonald and Mary (Domin) McDonald.
He was a gentle soul who loved to enrich others' lives with fun and humor. He went by so many nicknames because he impacted so many people in different ways. He was Dan the Dart, Captain Dan, Fun Uncle Dan and Irish Dan.
If there was fun to be had in Lake Hauto, it was around his Irish Bar that forged friendships, honored Notre Dame and was always open to whoever needed him. Danny was blessed with a personality that people were drawn to; he was truly something different to everyone who knew him, but one thread tied it together ... we are all better for having known him.
Dan was a 1965 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and a graduate of the Bethlehem Business School. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Catholic by faith, he was a member of Father Henry Baker Council No. 271, Knights of Columbus, Coaldale, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Carbon County Notre Dame Club.
Surviving in addition to his beloved wife are three sisters, Marianne Frazier and Melanie B., wife of Steven Kling, both of Tarpon Springs, FL, and Colleen B. Gieniec of Ridgewood, N.J.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was also predeceased by a brother, George D.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, St. Richard's Catholic Church, 709 Barnesville Drive, Barnesville. Interment with military honors, Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. Call 9-11 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Contributions in his name may be made to Turn to Us, 69 Broadway, Third Floor, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, or Marian Catholic High School, I.H.M. Scholarship, 166 Marian Ave.. Tamaqua, PA 18252. Online condolences can be offered at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Times News on Jul. 19, 2016.

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Danny, "Frosty" & Petie

Bob Sharpe

July 22, 2016

Cathy and family,
Dan and I went through both St. Mary's and Marian High. Dan was a year behind me and lived only a block away. Dan, Angelo "Petie" Paul and I were always traveling companions going to grade school, high school, and football practice at St. Mary's School. We also shared many a laugh, a game of pinball, and a cold soda at Harold's Store on 4th St. It was my great please to have known both Dan and Petie. May they rest in peace. The attached picture was the result of a fun evening in front of Mrs. Patterson's house in 1961

July 22, 2016

Cathy and McDonald Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and family members. I have all good memories of my Coaldale buddy and the fun times we had together. I am glad to have known Danny and he will be missed.

Martin Kodlick
Oro Valley, AZ

Paula Mahala

July 21, 2016

Cathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Danny fought hard to beat his disease and you were with hi every step of the way to give him the support he needed to get through those difficult years. I hope the wonderful memories you have of your 39+ years together will offer you the some solace in the years ahead. You will be in my thoughts as you search for peace and healing.

Tony & Nancy Kruzik

July 20, 2016

Cathy & Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Danny was a Wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fran Owens

July 20, 2016

So sorry to hear this news. Glad we had a few moments to chat at the Marian High 50th reunion. My condolences to Kathy and the rest of the family. Rest in peace Dan.

July 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss__it was a loss of a great classmate for us __the class of '65. May he rest in peace! Bev Ogrodnick

S. Judy Trumbore

July 19, 2016

Danny really was all those wonderful things said about him. Cathy, you know you have my prayers. S. Judy

Bob & RoseAnn Wargo

July 19, 2016

Cathy & Family, Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Bob & RoseAn Wargo

Jack Evans

July 19, 2016

Cathy & McDonald Family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of Danny. He put up a great fight over the years. I always had a good time in his company and when I reflect on the times shared, it brings a smile to my face and laughter. I was fortunate enough to have him as a friend. May he rest in peace.

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