Obituaries
Daniel E. Hughes, 54
Daniel E. Hughes, 54, of Lititz Pa, passed away on Tuesday, November 24th surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Donalee M. Meloy Hughes, with whom he celebrated 29 years of marriage this past January 19th. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Margaret E. Wilhelm Hughes of Lewes, DE, and the late William R. Hughes.
A 1978 graduate from the University of Delaware with an Animal Science degree, Dan worked as a sales representative for Pfizer Animal Health for 20 years, and later for Biocor Animal Health.
He was an active member of Neffsville Community Fire Company, served as Lt. of Fire Police, and was also an instructor with the PA State Fire Academy. He was recognized in 2008 as most active Fire Police member.
During the past two years he worked part time with Brightbill Transportation and particularly enjoyed serving his special needs children.
He was a member of St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In addition to his wife and mother, Dan is survived by his children, Jeffrey R. and Jennifer A. Hughes, both of Lititz, and his two brothers, William R. Hughes, Jr of Lewes, DE, and David E. Hughes of Newark, DE.
Friends and family will be received on Sunday from 1:30-3PM at St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA, with the funeral service to follow at 3PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Dan’s memory to the Neffsville Fire Co., Box 5404, Lancaster, PA 17606-5404. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.
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Dear Family of Daniel Hughes,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Dan, as I called him. I work as a paraeducator, or aide, in the Life Skills class at Manheim Township Middle School and Dan was the bus driver for some of our students. He picked up three of our students every day around 2:45. He always had a smile for the kids, and me, and would often ask about the students so that he knew the best way to interact with them. I called him Mr.Dan because if I just called him "Dan" that’s what the students did too, which he never minded! I, and the students, will miss his smiles and caring ways at the end of every day. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of such a caring, special man.
May many wonderful memories comfort you during this time. ~ Carol McElroy
Dear Hughes Family,
I am so sorry to read that Danny passed away. He was a very good friend of my brother, Dick Witsil, and of mine at A.I. DuPont H.S. We had many good times with both Danny & David.
Our deepest sympathies to your family. The Witsil family will keep you in our prayers.
With sadness and hope,
Jan Witsil Randel
my name is Helen Robison, and i am proud to have called Dan my friend. I work at Kissel Hill Health Center and Dan would come in every week, and we would talk. We started out with "how are you feeling?" and within a minute the conversation switched to his family( getting mom a new car, how much he missed you when you went to disney world, how proud he was of jeffrey in trade school and how jennifer was "his princess’ )he never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him or know how sick he was. all that mattered to him was the 3 of you. love like that doesn’t die -he will be with you always. I lost my husband 6 years ago to cancer and my youngest was still in high school, so Dan knew when he talked about his disease, i would understand, and just like i explained to my children, when you graduate from high school, he wouldn’t miss it, when my 2 sons walked my daughter down the isle , he was there, just like Dan will be. his love will continue . he will be there for anniversaries, and when the grandkids come along so look up into the sky to the brightest star you see–THAT’S DAN! looking down and letting you know he is ok, no more pain and suffering. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helen Robison
From all of the Fire Police Officers of the West Earl Volunteer Fire Company -Station 3-13, in Brownstown – we would like to convey our condolences and sincere sympathy to the entire Hughes family. We worked with Dan on many emergency calls over the years. He served his position and his community in a most professional and dignified manner.He was a great friend and a fine gentleman and we shall miss Dan very much.
Sincerely,
Robert Billett
Fire Police Captain
West Earl Vol. Fire Company
Station 3-13
Dear Hughes Family,
It was with great sadness that we learned that Dan had passed away. He and David were friends of our son Dick and our daughter Jan. They were fine young men and it was always a pleasure to have them in our home.
The Hughes Family is in our prayers.
Betty Witsil
