Daniel Zaprazny

Daniel G. Zaprazny, Sr., 89 years of age, of East Brunswick Township New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the home of his son in law Joe and daughter Crissy.

Born Thursday, February 20, 1936 in Alburtis, Lehigh County, he was the loving son of the late John and Marie (Jiran) Zaprazny. Daniel was also predeceased by; beloved wife of 46 years, Marie E. (Ziegler) Zaprazny; sons, Daniel G., Edward J. Zaprazny; sisters, Blanche DeCosta, Jean Rinker; brothers, John, Martin, Franklin, Joseph, and Richard Zaprazny; grandchildren, Austin H. Hillbish, Emily A. Holland and great-grandchild Rylan Jean Hower.

Surviving is his loving companion, Margaret "Peggy" Latshaw and their doggie "Crissy Baby"; daughters, Debra Mattern wife of Paul, Christine Dabashinsky wife of Joseph, Melissa Lynam wife of Anthony; sons, Harry J. Zaprazny , Paul Mickley and his wife Stacey; sister, Dorothy Frye; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; Many nieces and nephews also survive Dan.

A graduate of Blue Mountain High School, Dan served honorably in the United States Army. Retiring from Jaflo Tree Service as a Foreman after 30+ years, Dan then worked for his brother at J.W. Zaprazny. Danny farmed, and enjoyed showing his antique car and truck collection at car shows across the area and won dozens and dozens of trophies and various awards. Many locals would recognize Dan from driving his 1928 Seagraves Fire Engine which was originally from Palo Alto, and his first pickup, a 1929 Chevy Huckster Wagon. Dan liked to garden and was known for his huge vegetable gardens that had no weeds! An avid animal lover, he enjoyed the companionship of his pets and brought home many critters over the years for him and his kids to enjoy. Dan was a member of Christ Church McKeansburg, and was a lifetime member of the New Ringgold Fire Company. He and Peggy were the biggest fans of their daughter and son in laws band, Whiskey Crush, and rarely missed a gig. He would dance and laugh all night long and the band will always be feeling the loss of their cherished mascot.

Dan The Man and his antique trucks seen driving around the area with stuffed animals in the back are going to be sorely missed by so many. 

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday May 23, 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home, Rev. Jonathan Heim to officiate. Family and friends may call Friday morning at the funeral home from 9 A.M. until the time of services.

Interment will be in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Tamaqua Pennsylvania with military honors bestowed.  Memorials in his honor can be made to: 

Hillside Society SPCA

51 SPCA Road

 Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901 

or 

Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA

PO Box 332

Schuylkill Haven, PA  17970

Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com