Daniel McDaniel

Daniel "Luke" McDaniel, 68, of Washington, passed peacefully to the other side Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Transitions Healthcare, LLC, Washington. He was born August 14, 1957, a son of the late Robert L. McDaniel and Helen M. Mocklin McDaniel. Luke attended Washington High School. On October 9, 2008, Luke sustained an un-helmeted motorcycle accident, where he suffered a traumatic brain injury. In April 2009, after lengthy rehabilitation, he was admitted to NeuroRestorative PA in Erie, where he resided for 13 years. He was brought home to Washington in December 2021, where he resided at Transitions Healthcare for four years. Luke enjoyed socializing daily with activities, crafts, bingo, and parties. His family is very grateful to all of the caregivers that made his life the best it could be. Before his accident, Luke could be very mischievous. He enjoyed building cabins in the fields behind our backyard on Dewey Avenue with Kosey; hanging out at Wiley's with Dickie and Mac; and camping and riding minibikes. He was a free spirit in life. Luke loved riding his Triumph motorcycles (Triumph only!), playing pool, watching the Steelers, and blues rocker, Stevie Ray Vaughn. He loved his dogs, gardening, owls, and dream catchers. His favorite TV shows were The Golden Girls, Reba, Andy Griffith, Gunsmoke, and the National Geographic Channel. He believed there WAS a Big Foot! He is survived by a son he loved deeply, Lucas Daniel McDaniel; three grandchildren, Avery, Coen and Keaton McDaniel; a brother, James (Paula) McDaniel; his sister and caregiver, Susan (Edward) Bonus; his nephews, Nathan McDaniel, Michael Bonus, James McDaniel; and niece, Emily Bland; and three great-nephews and four great-nieces. In addition to his parents, Luke was preceded in death by a brother, Robert "Offy" McDaniel. God Speed, Brother Luke! Arrangements are private and entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd.