Daniel J. Dodd, Sr.

Daniel J. Dodd, Sr., 74, of Lower Oxford Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Lancaster, PA on August 20, 1949 to the late Lewis and Helen (Branca) Dodd. Dan lived in the Oxford area his entire life.  He lived on Park Street in Oxford before moving to the family farm in Lower Oxford Township. He was a devout Roman Catholic and a life - long member of Sacred Heart Church in Oxford.  He loved anything related to history and was an avid reader of all books with a historical theme.

Dan graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in 1967 and Lincoln University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in history.  After retiring, he worked as a substitute teacher in the Octorara and Oxford school districts.

Dan is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lois (Johnson) Dodd, two sons; DJ (Meghan) Dodd and Jordan P. Dodd (fiancé Seendy), a grandson Gavin Dodd, a sister Mary Dodd, father-in-law Samuel Johnson, brother-in-law Samuel (Brenda) Johnson, and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Dodd, mother-in-law Marie Johnson, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Faye and Fred Mattson.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363 with visitation at the church from 9:30 AM to the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Friendship Methodist Cemetery, in Gum Tree, PA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com