Daniel Lynn

KINGSTON — Daniel F. Lynn, of John Street, Kingston, died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 1, 1935, in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Frank and Antoinette Gavenonis Lynn.

Dan was a graduate of Plymouth High School, class of 1953 and attended Wilkes College. Additional education was pursued at Luzerne County Community College, Penn State University, Wilkes-Barre campus and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Dan was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard, 109th field Artillery, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant/chief of section. He was a resident of Kingston for over 50 years. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Veterans/Military Education for over 30 years, retiring in December 1997.

He is currently a member of the National Association of State Approving Agencies Alumni Association. On his retirement he received a Senatorial Proclamation from Senator Charles D. Lemmond Jr. Prior to his employment with the state, he was employed by J.S. Raub Shoe Co. for a period of ten years.

Dan was active in the Kingston Baseball for Boys program serving as coach/manager. and was active with the YMCA Youth basketball Association. He enjoyed being a player on several local softball and basketball teams. For several years Dan served as a counselor for the American Legion Keystone Boys State, held annually at Penn state University, State College, Pa. Dan was a member of the Wilkes-Barre Jaycees, serving as Internal Vice President. He was also a member of the Plymouth Rotary Club, as a Vice President and the Forty-Fort Lions as a Past President. Dan was the recipient of the "Lion of the Year" award. He was a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Kingston. Dan held memberships in the Berwick Country Club and Wyoming Valley Country Club.

Surviving is his wife of almost 57 years, the former Nancy Martin; son, Daniel F. Jr. and his wife, Monica, Plains Township.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township, Pa.

Memorial donations in Dan's name may be made to the American Heart Association 71 N. Franklin St., Ste #203, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Arrangements are by Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, Inc. 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. To leave a condolence, please visit www.hughpboyleandsonfuneralhomeinc.com.