December 22, 2025

Mary Ann – For some reason I have been thinking of you and Dan.  Ride by Owl Hill and just today said to myself I should just go up to the front door and knock.  I got home and a card from Joyce Kohler and told me about Dan.  I remember “renting” a horse from you on Warwick Road – 40 some years ago.  Remember too when you had #1 son.  If I remember right the birth was w/o any pain killers (not really meant to happen).  Many happy memories – at 82 think alot about “old” friends.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all – love all around you.  So many thoughts about so many years gone by.  
LYNN SPANGLER

December 19, 2025

I was saddened to learn of Dan’s passing… from both a professional and personal standpoint, Dan was fair and thoughtful in his deliberations. As a police officer, I grew to respect his work ethic and moral compass.  I hope some of what I saw in him will be how I treat those around me!  And from a personal perspective, he was a very genuine friend. He will be missed by so many. To his family, my respectful condolences.  Thank you for sharing Dan with so many of us in the community at-large!
Scott

December 15, 2025

Donna and I send our heartfelt condolences to all of Dan’s friends, but especially Mary Ann. Dan certainly was an example of a life well lived and although his passing will leave a hole in the hearts of his family, his memory will soften the edge of the loss. I will miss him in Siesta Keys, FL where I joined him one day for a “healthy” cigar and soon discovered out Lancaster County connection. Dan, I’ll have a cigar for you. We miss you!
Ronald Blanck

December 14, 2025

We are saddened to hear of Dan’s passing.We would have come to meet your family but had a conflict of schedule. I first learned to know Dan through providing hay for his horses. Dan was a very interesting and friendly man and I appreciated his passion for life. The school you renovated for childcare was where I attended for grades one to six. Our sympathy goes out to your family. May the Lord give you comfort in the loss of your husband and father. Blessings, Joe and Eileen Stahl

December 14, 2025

Dan and I go back to high school days. I also started college at Millersville for my first year of college, but I left Millersville and went on to finish college in New York. We lost touch after that. Nevertheless, I have many good memories with Dan. Reading his obituary reminded me of many of those times. I would harmonize as a group of us would sing folk songs while he played his 12 string Goya. I loved riding with him in his MGA. We both worked at the Denver station on the Pennsylvania turnpike, but while he worked at the gas station, I worked inside in the rerstaurant. I was really surprised to hear of his horsemanship, though, because I remember one time when he and I went horseback riding together, renting the horses from a local stable. Dan was so scared by the horse he rode on the way out, that we switched horses for the ride back. As we headed back, I realized why. That horse was so intent on getting back to its stall, that it raced back at full speed straight into the stable. I had to duck to avoid being decapitated. There were many other mischevious experiences, but you get the gist. To your family Dan, I send my condolences. The community there shares your loss. He was quite a guy.
Best Regards, Dean Wenrich   

December 12, 2025

I was so sad to read of Dan’s passing.
Dan and I crossed paths for years during our municipal service days. He always had a way of bringing some levity to the conversation! He recruited me to the board of LHOP (now Tenfold), and we were able to raise awareness of the need for more affordable housing in the Lititz/Warwick area. We advocated for units at Walnut Street and Newport Square, and he was very happy to hear of the Saxony Ridge project at Moravian Manor. I will always be greatful for that opportunity!
May you find solace in the days ahead.
In Sympathy-Karen Weibel

December 11, 2025

Mr. Garrett was my teacher in Junior High and High School. I took his Financial Management elective because he was my favorite teacher and I was on the incredible Wall Street field trip. And I was lucky to reconnect with him as an adult when my children attended Owl Hill in Lititz. My favorite memories of him are (1) painting Mesopotamia on the floor of the classroom and (2) hearing from the Owl Hill staff that one day, my 5-year-old son was having a tough day and was sitting alone on a bench. Mr. Garrett sat down beside him and they had a lengthy conversation about dinosaurs. That is the kind of man I always knew him to be, he would take time for you. 
Prayers for all his family and friends,
Jennifer (Gehman) Marzinko and family 

December 08, 2025

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Mary Ann and family. As a member of that great Cocalico Class of ’63, I can say that Dan was a wonderful member. He was not only smart but always had a ready smile and a note of good humor every time you spoke to him. Kudos to the successful career he had during his life. The last time I spoke to him was at our 50th class reunion. Jerry & Madeline (Weinhold Class of ’63) Harding

December 08, 2025

Mary Ann — I was saddened to read about Dan’s passing.  We go back to elementary and high school days and then working on the turnpike at the Gulf station.  I LOVED his 1960 (I think it was 1960) MGA.  What a sweet car that was.  We discovered that we were both self-taught guitarists.  We’d get together at his parents or my parents and sing and play till the wee hours (he had a 12 string, mine was a 6 string).  After graduating from college, we lost track of each other until one night at the Ephrata Legion Restaurant, we saw the two of you with some other folks — we were all going to hear my former college roommate, Dave Stahl’s band (you had sung with his religious orchestra).  We then joined your group (including Dan and Kathy Doremus) that would go to hear Dave’s band when they played locally.  Dan was a great guy, he had a wicked sense of humor, and played a mean folk guitar.  May he rest in peace and may you and your family cherish his memory.  Jay Hertzog

December 08, 2025

Dear MaryAnn & Family,
‘Words cannot express our sorrow on Dan’s passing. We are so grateful that we had the past ten years to get
to know you and become friends.
 
‘Our lives will shine a little less brightly with his absence but we will always have wonderful memories of our times together.
With love,
‘Stephen & Shelly Gunzenhauser

December 07, 2025

     I had Mr. Garrett as an economics teacher back around 1998-1999.  I enjoyed his class and when I told him I wrote occasionally for the “Freestyles” section of the Saturday edition of the Lancaster newspaper (section written by teens), he put up some of my articles on a bulletin board. When I asked him to sign my yearbook he left a very encouraging message about my writing talent.        Justin Bandy, class of 99

December 05, 2025

I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Judge Garrett. I often fondly remember when I boarded my horse at Daffin Farms when he ran it! You have my deepest sympathies and may he rest in peace.
With warmest regards,
Thelia Jean Eaby

December 05, 2025

Tom and I were saddened to learn about Dan. We wish all of you the comfort of family, the joy of memories, the kindness of friends, and the peace of God.
Tom and Anne Gates, Selinsgrove

December 05, 2025

1984 I was an 8th grade transfer to CV Jr High. I had moved from the Main Line and clearly knew no one, did NOT fir in and I moved in after everyone else in the tight knit CV Community had made friend groups. Compared to CV, my previous school was very rigorous and I was far ahead in many classes esp history, civics & languages. Mr G was sooo kind and he allowed my knowledge and interest to shine without making me appear too smart or too nerdy. He encouraged me to continue my studies in history & government and said it may be a great path for me in college. Years later, BA in Government earned, I worked for a company that collaborated with DAs and MDJs and our paths crossed- he remembered me and we had a great conversation. Kind, knowledgeable, fair and gracious- all words I will always associate with one of my favorite and most influential teachers. I pray for peace for your family & for all those who called him friend. Mr G and his positive impact on the Lancaster Community will certainly be missed. Betsy Robinson Jaquith

December 03, 2025

Our prayers to you and family at this difficult time. We will keep our fond memories of Dan in our hearts forever. He was one of a kind.
Deb and Jim Bender

December 02, 2025

I had a dream about Dan and the next day I saw his obituary in the paper.  You all are such nice people and well loved.  It has been a blessing and honor to know Dan.  Dave Zoccola and family
 

December 01, 2025

Pam Floyd- He was an excellent teacher who planted a seed in me of a life long interest in History.He told us stories about Rome and the gladiators and made it come alive. My condolences to all his family. Pam Floyd

December 01, 2025

Mary Ann & Family
I was deeply saddened to hear about Dan’s passing.  I’m so grateful for the friendship we shared.  He was truly a beautiful soul.  Blessings
Gary Gaissert

November 30, 2025

Dear Mary Ann and Becky,
 
 
So sad to hear of Dan’s passing. we lost a 
dear neighbor family’s son; recalling many great memories and laughs over the years    But I can’t smile today.       Fred Gerda and Stephen Bender

November 30, 2025

Remember Mr. Garrett from Conestoga valley Jr. HS. Great teacher. Condolences to the family and his beloved German Shepherd
Patty Phillips

November 30, 2025

Mary Ann,
So sorry for your loss.  Each Sunday I check the obituaries from Oregon and I was sad to read about Dan today.  Craig & Jill thrived in your daycare and for that I am eternally grateful.  Dan was a good guy. 
Kevin Urbansky

November 30, 2025

What an excellent teacher and an outstanding human being. Prayers for the family.
Del Hershman

November 30, 2025

DEAR MARY ANN,   IT IS WITH MUCH SORROW THAT I READ THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR DAN TO THE NEXT LIFE,  I KNOW YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY AS YOU GO ON WITHOUT HIM, BUT PLEASE KNOW THAT HE WAS DEEPLY ADMIRED AND LOVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY.  ALTHOUGH I WILL BE AWAY THE DAY OF HIS SERVICE, I AM PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY’S CONSOLATION IN THE DAYS AHEAD.  WITH LOVE, EZETTA

November 30, 2025

I took riding lessons from Dan in the early 80’s.  He was a great teacher and a very funny guy!
Theresa Leisey Eisele

November 29, 2025

So sorry to hear Dan passed away. My parents (Donald & Joie Smith) shared a lot of fun times together all centered around Dan and Donald’s love of fox hunting. Sunday tailgating at Lancaster polo, fox hunting and barn time banded these men and their wives. I enjoyed Dan’s wit and his true concern and interest in his friends and families. He led a full life. RIP Dan
Susan Ketchum

November 27, 2025

Mr Garrett was one of my teachers at CV so many years ago. I remember him as an excellent and engaging teacher. He affected my life positively and I pray for his family during this time of loss. 
Vicky Dobbs

November 27, 2025

On stage over the years Mary Ann kindly added her voice to Leo’s and mine.  But one of the kindest things she ever did for me was to introduce me to Dan.
I wrote and first shared this verse as part of a song  back in the early 70s during a memorial service for a dear friend of Mary Ann’s .  Since then, from Maui to Munich, it seemed that the song had been inspired by and sung for folks whose paths were destined to cross mine long after that day in Milliersville.  Now I know that Dan was one of them.
” Goodbye brother. Goodbye sister.
      If I don’t see you any more.
Well God bless you, and God bless you,
      If I don’t see you any more. ”
Bob & Jane Fulton

November 27, 2025

RIP Dan. You were a Stand up guy. You will be missed. 
Andy Esbenshade

November 26, 2025

So sorry to hear!! Dan was such a great guy. I totally enjoyed our friendship and foxhunting together were memorable times.. love to Maryann and the family….
Mary Murphy