Daniel E. Hughes, 54, of Lititz Pa, passed away on Tuesday, November 24 ^th 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 19 ^th . 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.