Daniel "Sean" Gardner

Daniel "Sean" Gardner obituary, Oakdale, PA

Daniel "Sean" Gardner

Daniel Gardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas-Little Funeral Service Inc. and Crematory - Oakdale on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Daniel Sean Gardner, 60, of Beaver, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Heritage Valley Hospital Beaver.
Sean was born on November 16, 1964 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Melvin and Bettie Kane Gardner.
Sean was in the Army in the Tank Division of the Army M1A1 Tank Operator. His tank division was one of the first to be deployed to Desert Storm. After serving seven years in Germany, he was honorably discharged from the Army. Sean was currently working in the maintenance department at the Ramada Inn in Beaver Falls.
Surviving are his siblings, Diana Gardner, Scott Gardner and Dale Gardner, sister-in-law, JoAn Pollock, five nephews, two nieces, two great nephews and two great nieces, along with many cousins.
Along with his parents, Sean is preceded in death by his brother, Martin Gardner.
Inurnment with full Military Honors will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1 pm, all are asked to arrive at the cemetery between 12:40-12:50 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sturgeon Athletic Association on August 23, 2025 at 1 pm. All arrangements are entrusted to Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc. and Crematory, 5000 Noblestown Rd., Oakdale (724-693-2800).
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