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Daniel Reader Obituary

Daniel L. Reader, 63 of Houtzdale, PA died on August 1, 2022 in Houtzdale, PA.

Born on January 1, 1959, in Tyrone, PA, he was the son of the late Robert & Ida (Rech) Reader.

He married Tracy Wilson on December 29, 1981 in Winchester, VA; she survives at home.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother.

Along with his wife, Daniel is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Baranchak & her husband Gregory of Madera, PA and Rachael Reader of Houtzdale, PA; a son, Jason Reader & his wife Brenda of Madera, PA; a sister, Margaret Custred of Hawk Run, PA; four brothers, Donald Reader of Florida, Stephen Reader of Houtzdale, PA; William Joseph Reader & his wife Olga of Home, PA and Robert Reader of Houtzdale, PA; four grandchildren, Seth, Zoey, Dominic and Alex; and two great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC, 701 Lingle St., Osceola Mills, PA 16666; with Pastor Joseph Phillips officiating. Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.

Visitation will be Wednesday from noon until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home.

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

Published by Gant Daily from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2022.

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RobertRMartin Tuck

July 30, 2023

On the this day anniversury of your passing. Heres another memory buddy remember crashing Billys old 440 into trees on his property doing donuts in the woods we had a ball :)

Bonnie Dashem (Warrick)

August 13, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about Dan, my heart and prayers are with you and the kids. I miss you Trac.

Robert Martin

August 8, 2022

I'm missing our talks Dan. Prayers for your whole family. Comfort them all Lord Jesus threw thier loss in Jesus name amen. Give them peace.

Tracy kephart

August 7, 2022

Rock on Duck!!! You are walking the stairway to heaven Tracy Iam so sorry stay strong sending you and the kids prayers

Irene Yarger-Lambert

August 7, 2022

Warmest condolences to family and friends. Dan was a good man who certainly touched the souls of many.

Drena Martin

August 6, 2022

My deepest sympathy for all of Dan´s family.

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