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In memory of
Daniel Joseph McHale, SR
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Obituary
Daniel McHale, Sr., a charismatic and loving man, passed away on November 15, 2025. Born on June 27, 1973, Daniel devoted his life to his family, held a successful career at Penn Dot until his retirement in 2013, and had an unending appreciation for life's simple joys.
After graduating from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1991, he first married Melissa Brightbill in 2000. This union blessed him with his treasured children. Unfortunately, by 2013, he …
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What was Daniel's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Daniel's favorite games to play?
Madden, Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto
Madden, Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto
Madden, Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto
What were Daniel's favorite sports teams?
Steelers, Penn State
Steelers, Penn State
Steelers, Penn State
What were Daniel's favorite movies?
Stepbrothers, Eragon, He has a long list of films he enjoys.
Stepbrothers, Eragon, He has a long list of films he enjoys.
Stepbrothers, Eragon, He has a long list of films he enjoys.
Timeline
Born
June 27th, 1973
Graduated from high school
1991
Bishop McDevitt High School, Crusader Way, Harrisburg, PA
Got married to Melissa Brightbill
2000
Survived by
Dani McHale
Son
Colleen McHale
Daughter
Tammy Daubert
Wife
John McHale
Brother
Sharon McHale-Cowher
Sister
Mike McHale
Brother
Michael Cowher
Brother-in-law
Debbie McHale
Sister-in-law
Mary Kate Mitchell
Niece
Dylan Cowher
Nephew
Bridget Cowher
Niece
Jackie McHale
Niece
Rita McHale
Aunt
John McHale
Cousin
Tom McHale
Cousin
Nat McHale
Sister-in-law
Eddie Lavelle
Cousin
Bill Ferland
Family friend
John McHale
Brother
Predeceased by
Peter McHale, SR
Father
Peter McHale, JR
Brother
Dorothea McHale
Aunt
John McHale
Uncle
Mary Ann McHale
Aunt
Melissa Brightbill
Ex-wife
Suzanne McHale
Mother
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Jerre Wirt Blank Funeral Home
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