Daniel Vincent Milton, III, 84, of Punxsutawney, PA died Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
He was born April 13, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late Dolores (O’Connor) and Daniel Vincent Milton, Jr.
Daniel was married to the love of his life, Barbara Ann, who preceded him in death on October 6, 2023.
He adored Barbara and often said she was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Daniel’s work ethic was unparalleled.
He was a graduate of the Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, worked at the US Post Office, and served in the United States Army.
It was after his time in the military that Daniel became a Pennsylvania State Policeman—the career that most defined him.
While working full-time as a trooper, Dan earned his BA from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and somehow found the time to learn how to fly airplanes.
He also owned and operated a small business called Plaza Carpets, taught criminology at IUP, and eventually worked as a special agent for the Federal Department of Transportation.
He ended his working career as a consultant for the trucking industry.
Dan was never afraid to work hard and was an incredible role model to his children and grandchildren.
Once retired, Dan was active in the Knights of Columbus.
He was also an avid golfer and belonged to the Punxsutawney Country Club where he was a patient golf instructor to his children and grandchildren.
Few things gave him as much joy as playing a round of golf with them.
Dan was also a devoted and compassionate caregiver to his beloved wife, Barbara, when she was alive.
They had 58 wonderful years together.
Daniel was a member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Church of Punxsutawney.
Surviving relatives include three children: Daniel Milton and wife Tonya of Punxsutawney, PA, Carole Roberts and husband Michael of Punxsutawney, PA, and Sharon Stupak and husband Jason of Cranberry Twp., PA; grandchildren: Sierra Yamber and husband John, Austin Milton, Jesse Milton, Jake Stupak, Ben Stupak, Ryan Roberts, and Olivia Roberts; three great grandchildren: Jackson Milton, Leo Yamber, and Indie Yamber; a brother: Gerald Milton (Allison), sisters: Mary McGinley (Jack), Francis Jacobetz (Charles), Helen Smith, and Lorraine Polka (John).
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a sister, Elizabeth Fricke.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at SS.C.D. Church with Monsignor Joseph Riccardo officiating.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made to SS.C.D. School, 616 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
