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Daniel P. Thorwart | 79
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Daniel P. Thorwart, 79, of 114 Capri Road, St. Marys, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 30, 2024 at his residence.
He was born November 8, 1944, in St. Marys, son of the late Adam and Marie Young Thorwart. Dan was a lifelong resident of the area, a graduate of St. Marys High School, Class of 1962, and was employed at St. Marys Carbon for 47 years before retiring in 2009. He promptly returned and continued part-time until last week.
On March 2, 1965, in the Sacred Heart Church, Dan married Lois A. Schreiber, who preceded him in death on February 13, 2023. They were blessed with nearly 58 years of marriage.
Dan is survived by two daughters: Deborah Auman (Tom) of St. Marys and Michelle Mannino (Joe) of Warriors Mark, PA; two sons: Michael J. Thorwart (Teresa) of Holland, PA and Joseph D. Thorwart (Deanna) of St. Marys; seven grandchildren: Kylie Centore (Vincent), Samantha Thorwart, Michael Thorwart, Daniel Thorwart, Zachary Thorwart, Noah Thorwart, and Riley Mannino; one great-grandson, Enzo Centore; two sisters: Mary Jane Pontious of St. Marys and Linda Osborne (Jim) of Sharon, PA; one brother, Steve Thorwart (Linda) of St. Marys; sisters-in-law: Jane and Bernie Thorwart, both of St. Marys; a brother-in-law, James Weichman of St. Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Dan was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Weichman; and four brothers: Leander, John, Robert, and Richard, in infancy.
Dan was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing. His love of the outdoors spread to gardening. He was a devoted husband, proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Family was always first. He was a member of the St. Marys Eagles, St. Marys Moose Lodge, and the Sportsmen’s Clubs of St. Marys and Wilcox.
Dan will be missed by many.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:00AM. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to Pinecrest Manor, Activities Fund, 763 Johnsonburg Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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Ahh Dan – It was a pleasure to share family experiences with you and your family over the past 25 years..
What I will remember the most is that you always acted half your age and had a razor sharp wit. Glad I was able to see you at Samantha’s and Michael’s graduation party. Be careful on the gymnastics equipment up there…
You will be missed!
Sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise, Dustin & Kiley
Our condolences on the untimely passing of Dan.
It is so hard to find the right words. Dan was always kind to me. A good person who loved his family and was so proud of them.
God be with you and lighten your hearts. Janet and Tom
Dear Tommy, Deborah, Kylie and Vincent and sweet Enzo, and entire family. So very sorry to hear this hard on the heart news. Hold the great heart warming memories close always. Sincerest condolences. Larry, K8 and Tim Nekuza
My Danny,
Not sure where I would be in life if our paths didn’t cross. Our age gap may have been many years but you were my best friend. The memories we shared together just keep flooding my thoughts. Thank you for being there for me through some of the toughest years. Love you and miss you. Shannon (missy), sweet pea, and the boys.
My wife and I are going to miss the little chats we would have with Dan when doing morning walks. It is going to feel strange and at a loss to not see Dan working around the yard. He and his good friend and neighbor Ron would tackle big jobs that would make younger men cringe. Dan was not afraid of hard jobs. He was a person that all that knew him at any level were better off for knowing him. So sorry for all his loving family at this time of loss.
Dan was a classmate of mine. I would always talk to him when we would see each other on my trips to Walmart. I would like to offer my condolences to the family.
Steve and Linda ,Deb & Tom ,
We are so very sorry for your loss . He was a great dad and brother and friend. Who will be missed terribly. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless you all
Joe and family,
Alan and I extend our deepest sympathy in the sudden passing of Dan. He was one of the kindest and caring men we have known. God bless you all.
Alan and Ginny Laird Schneider.
Mr. Thorwart was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
I have known Dan for quite awhile and have prepared his taxes every year. I will miss him very much. I am so sorry for your loss