George Richard "Butch" Daniels, Jr.
Print
George Richard “Butch” Daniels, Jr. passed away on Saturday May30, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Ann M. Aberts of Coatesville.
Born in Chester County he was the son of the late George Richard Daniels Sr. and Mary Timozek Daniels. He is survived by 3 children, George Richard Daniels III, (Nichole) of ElKton Md., Monica Van Haren, (Dave) of Nazareth, and M. Gordon Daniels (Carolyn) of Chadds Ford. Also survived by 3 step-children, David Aberts (Debbie) of Thorndale, Nancy Castellano (Steve) of Drexel Hill, and DeeDee Barrage (Rob) of Coatesville; 7 grandchildren, Rebecca McCulloch, Matthew Richard and Drew Richard Daniels, Ellen, Steven, Michael and Matthew Daniels; 10 Step-grandchildren, Scott Barrage, Deanne Madonna (Brian), Lindsey and Karrine Aberts, Robbie and Ben Barrage; Maria Aberts, Chrissy Kyriss, Lorra Ryan (Bob) and Stephen Castellano; 9 step great grandchildren, Austin, Tyler, Luke and Francis Madonna, Hannah, Jacob and Adam Kyriss and Sarah and Samuel Ryan; 2 sisters, Dorothy Madrigale of Downingtown, and Barbara Tober (Frank) of Coatesville; Brother-in-Law G. Donald Markle of Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by a step son Scott Aberts, and a sister Janet Kennedy.
George was a 1956 graduate of S. Horace Scott High School where he received numerous awards for his outstanding athletic abilities. He was employed by Lukens Steel (Acelormittal) for 47 years.
George was a Veteran, having served 2 years in the United States Army.
He spent his early childhood years attending the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Coatesville.
He was a life member of the Thorndale and West End Fire Companies. He was also a member of the American Legion, Polish American Citizens Club, Downingtown VFW, and the Loyal Order of Moose.
In his early years, George was a coach for 9 years, coaching Caln Little League and Babe Ruth baseball.
He enjoyed horse racing, the casinos, playing cards, camping, vacations at the Maryland Shore, and dancing and singing to his oldies rock and roll.
George and Ann enjoyed traveling together and have visited all of the contiguous 50 states, including an extensive cross country trip.
Services are to be held on Friday, June 5, 2015. Friends and relatives may call on the family from 9:00am to 11:45 with a memorial service to follow at 12:15. All services will be held at the Hephzibah Baptist Church, 2237 Strasburg, Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Sun Catchers Fund, c/o Holisticare Hospice, LLC, 1131 Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200, Berwyn, PA 19312.
Services are being handled by Wilde Funereal Home, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
George
R.I.P GEORGE ,GLAD I GOT TO MEET YOU, YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW . SAY HELLO TO SCOTT FOR ME .PRAYERS FOR ANN AND FAMILY.
My sincere condolences for
My sincere condolences for your loss. May God comfort you.
George Daniels Jr.
R.I.P Uncle Butch. I am glad,I got to see you when you & Ann traveled to Florida. I'll always remember you with laughter and a smile. God Bless!
Anne, mom and I wanted to
Anne, mom and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathy and to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family.
Our Prayers go out to you
Always had alot of fun with you. Nan and I will miss you. Dulu
My deepest and heartfelt
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Daniels family. I grew up in the Spruces with George and his sisters, and have many fond memories of those days. My sisters and I recently visited George at Hickory House and enjoyed reminiscing with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your sorrow.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Curry
My condolences to the family,
My condolences to the family, worked with George for 30+ years at the melt shop, he was always having fun and keeping others happy.
Jack Thompson
YOUR JOURNEY
"A Thousand Stars in the Sky" will lead you on your jounery!! RIP
Dear Ann & Family, We just
Dear Ann & Family, We just wanted you to know we're thinking of you during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss, Keeping you all in our prayers,
Sincerely,
Tina & John
my condolences to the family
My thoughts and prayers r with you and your family we had a lot of laughs and good times u will be deeply missed RIP GEORGE
Till we meet again ...
You will be missed. You hold a special place in my heart, you always made me laugh, made me a little angry at times but I love you more than you will ever know. Till I see you again, sing your heart out and behave. I love and miss you already, Debbie
George Daniels Jr
Rip George I am glad I got the chance to work with you at the Lukens Steel meltshop as well as joining you and your family at OC Maryland through out the years. Prayers go out to your whole family. Georges famous saying at work was Bless you my son, So Godbless you my friend.
RIP Big George
One less shoulder to cry on! The man who could shut the entire Melt Shop down with a screwdriver and nobody would know how to fix it! I will always think of you at every Coatesville game and ask myself your infamous question, "what are they gonna do?"
Timmy
We are still missing you like
We are still missing you like crazy. Our family holiday get-togethers haven’t been the same without you. ❤️ I hope you’re enjoying it up there poppop!