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Daniel Chappell Obituary

SHINGLEHOUSE - Daniel L. Chappell, 54, a lifelong resident of Shinglehouse, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (Nov. 8, 2025) at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital.
Born Sunday, July 11, 1971, in Olean, he was a son of the late Donald R. and Bonita A. Hemphill Chappell. A beloved brother and uncle, Daniel was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School.
He was previously employed at Walmart and Big Lots, both in Olean. He was an avid NASCAR fan and Buffalo Bills fan. Daniel enjoyed family gatherings with all of his nieces and nephews.
Left to cherish his memory are two brothers, Jim D. (Tracy Hyde) Chappell of Shinglehouse and Jeff D. Chappell of Turtlepoint; two sisters, Peggy A. (Ken Austin) Chappell of Eldred and Donna Kelley of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Daniel was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Leroy and Laura Bunker Hemphill; his paternal grandparents, William and Geraldine Chappell Koblinger; a sister-in-law, Tracy Chappell; and a brother-in-law, Dale Saulter.
Services will be held privately. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials in Daniel's name may be made to the Shinglehouse Volunteer Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 98, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.
Daniel's family entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Daniel, please visit virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bradford Era from Nov. 12 to Nov. 20, 2025.

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