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Daniel Strain Obituary

Daniel D. Strain, 70, of Northampton, passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 3, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg Campus, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Candace (Thomas) Strain to whom he was married 17 years. Born in Salisbury Township, January 17, 1955, Daniel was the son of the late Daniel R. and Betty (Egge) Strain. He owned and operated J's Steaks & Subs #16, in Northampton since 1980. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Candace; children, Staci L. Wolfe (Adam) of Lehighton, Kristopher M. Strain (Amanda) of Emmaus, Brandon T. Strain (Jaschell) of Alburtis, Aleea M. Clawson (Brandon) of Northampton, Liam D. Strain of Northampton, Olivia R. Strain of Northampton; sisters, Kandi Kohlmeier of Allentown, Patricia Strain of Lebanon, Kerry Shepherd of Ohio; grandchildren, Jaelyn, Dashon, Kieran, Jayce, Kameron, Julian, Sadie, Lochlan, Mila. Service: A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am. Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route, 309, Schnecksville. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:00 am.- 11:00 am. Saturday prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Northampton Food Bank c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box # 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 5, 2025.

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NORTHAMPTON

March 24, 2025

Don't cry because his life is over. Smile, because it was. Deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Don and Sue Miller

March 15, 2025

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Jackie G

March 8, 2025

Candy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Dan was a fantastic man! We will surely miss him!!! I'm sending my sincere condolences to you & the kids. You're all in my prayers. I'm sorry I couldn't be there physically, but spiritually I was. Please send my heartfelt sympathy to the rest of his family. Love you. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need anything. Stay strong, as always. ❤

FRANK TEKLITS

March 8, 2025

Deepest sympathies on your loss. I've been a long-time customer...he will be missed.

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Tim Miller

March 7, 2025

To Kris and Family,
Your father was a great man, always generous, welcoming and loved his Family. I will always have fond memory's of the times I got to talk to him, have lunch at the Shop and see the two of you together. I am so sorry for your loss.

Stephanie Stahl

March 6, 2025

Staci, Brandon, Kris, Pat, Kandi, and the rest of the family- we are so sorry for your loss. Dan was a great man and always had a smile and kind word for us. He will be missed. Don and Stephanie (Kline) Stahl

Dennis Smith

March 6, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and condolences to the family. It was always a pleasure to stop in and see Dan. Such a wonderful person.

Patrice Talianek

March 6, 2025

Dear Candace my deepest sympathies with you and your family Dan was a great guy and I enjoyed taking care of your business at Wells Fargo in Northampton for all those years God bless you may God be with you

Joe Carcione

March 6, 2025

Brandon and family
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ginger Rissmiller

March 6, 2025

My condolences to your family. You were well loved by all and will be truly missed. Candace if I can help you in any way please let me know. May peace and comfort help ease this time. Prayers sent. Love you all. Ginger ❤

Steve Kovalchick

March 6, 2025

DAN.....MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS..........

Rose Tice

March 6, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Im shocked. I was a customer . I would drive from Bethlehem to Northampton just to get a steak sandwich. He was always the kindest gentleman Prayers for his family.

tina cooley

March 6, 2025

To the entire Strain family,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. He was truly a beautiful person. Always kind to everyone. You all have a beautiful Angel watching over you now. God must have really needed him. I know you will all support each other and get thru this stay strong.
Tina Cooley
Bethlehem PA

March 5, 2025

He was an amazing father to our children! RIP Dan!

Robert Hartman

March 5, 2025

I worked with Dan @J´s in the early 70´s setting up new stores.He was always fun to work with. Sending my condolences to the family.

Scott Gillespie

March 5, 2025

To all the Strain family sorry for your loss we are very sad and sorry. Always enjoyed seeing Dan at the shop. Will miss him. In our prayers love Janie and Scott Gillespie’s

Pam Rodgers

March 5, 2025

Sending condolences and prayers to the families.

Barbara McConaughey

March 5, 2025

You will be missed by all who knew you Dan Strain! Your heart and sole belonged to J’s and the customers and community you served. Candace may the love of your family and friends surround you at this very sad time. My heart goes out to you.❤ my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband. As well as to your family.

Mary Kichline

March 5, 2025

Dan you will be miss greatly! An you we’re a caring person n thoughtful man! May you look down over us all n keep us in line i will miss n love you!! ❤❤

Derek Smith

March 5, 2025

It was a pleasure to get to know you as a neighbor and friend. As we watched our children play and countless hours of business and life chats. You were a kind man w lots of patience and just a great person to be around. Whether in a good or bad mood it was always times I enjoyed being in your presence.
Life moved me away but again knowing you was a wonderful opportunity for myself and my children. May you be at peace and look down on everyone. You’re in a wonderful place no doubt. Till we meet again take care.

Lynn Johnson

March 5, 2025

Dear Dan: Your passing was unexpected and untimely; we mourn your loss. May Our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ receive your soul onto eternal rest; may His Holy Spirit comfort all here who mourn. Praying for you salvation & memory eternal. As ever in love, cousin Lynn ☦

GEORGE CHARLES JR

March 5, 2025

It saddens me to know of Danny's passing...he was much too young! We have had many great years growing up together and I'll always be grateful for them. As an adult, Danny always put out a spread no matter where he was with family...his home, his mother's home. I have many happy memories to remember. He'll be sorely missed everytime I go past J's Subs and stop in. I pray for us all that God's healing balm will come over us and heal us as we remember all the good times we shared with him. God bless us all!

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