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James Joseph Daniel

James Joseph Daniel

Male 1923 - 2009  (85 years)


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  • Name James Joseph Daniel  [1, 2] 
    Birth 29 May 1923  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 3 Mar 2009  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I7219  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father Casper C Daniels,   b. 20 May 1889, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Dec 1960, Benzinger, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Relationship unknown 
    Mother Margaret Greitl 
    Relationship unknown 
    Marriage 25 Nov 1913  St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F58  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Virginia E. Ellsworth,   b. 26 Nov 1925, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jan 2019, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 93 years) 
    Marriage Y  [1] 
    Children 
    +1. Gretchen Daniel  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F2415  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S2] Staff, Daily Press, The, (Name: Daily Press, The; Location: St. Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Daniel, Virginia E. "Ginny" (Ellsworth). 14JAN2019.
      Virginia E. "Ginny" Daniel, 93, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 634 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at Elk Haven Nursing Home.

      She was born on Nov. 26, 1925, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Frederick and Marthadel Smith Ellsworth.

      She was married to James J. Daniel, who preceded her in death in 2009.

      Ginny was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church. She did a lot of work for the United Way and had also been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing cards, and especially enjoyed a game of bridge with her friends.

      She is survived by a daughter, Gretchen Mooney and her husband, Dale, of Monroeville; and by three grandchildren, Kyle Mooney, Rachel Mooney and Erin Daniel. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including Lynne Mulcahy of St. Marys.

      She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Fritz in 1967, and by her second husband, James Daniel in 2009. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Frederick "Bill" Ellsworth, and by a sister, Sydney Nicklas.

      Visitation and funeral services for Virginia "Ginny" Daniel are being held privately.

      Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

      In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elk County Humane Society, 1040 E. Eschbach Rd., St. Marys, PA 15857.

      Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys, is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.

      Published by The Daily Press from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2019.
      HFA: 14MAR2022

    2. [S318] Historical Society of St. Marys & Benzinger Township, Daniel, Casper (1960).
      Casper Daniel Passes Away Suddenly

      Well Known St. Marys Barber Dies In Hospital

      Casper (Cap) Daniel, 71, of 332 Rosely street, admitted to the hospital this morning at 5:55, died there a few minutes later. He is the second Chestnut street barber to die suddenly with the space of a few weeks being preceded in death by Andrew J. (Daddy) Schauer, who passed away November 3.

      Mr. Daniel, born in St. Marys, May 20, 1889, son of John and Margaret Haberberger Daniel, following the barbing trade all his adult life. He has been in failing health off and on for some time.

      In his earlier days, he was one of the champion bowlers of the St. Marys district, hitting a 299 in one game.

      Mr. Daniel is survived by his wife, Margaret Greitel, a song, James, associated with him in the barbering business, a daughter, Evelyn, Mrs. Lary Garner, three brothers, Frank and Louis Daniel, John Feile, sister, Mrs. Katherine Mertel all of St. Marys. Give grandchildren also listed among the survivors.

      He was preceded in death by one daughter, Walburga, Mrs. Edmund Hacherl, a sister, Margaret, Mrs. William Heiberger, and by the following brothers, Williams, Daniels, Henry, and Clemens Feile.

      He was a member of the Elks, CMF, PFL, and the Barbers Union.

      Friends will be received at the John J. Lynch Funeral Home from 7:00 to 10:00 tonight; 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 10:00 Sunday.

      Requiem mass will be celebrated in Queen of the World Church Monday morning at 9:1. Burial will be made in St. Marys Cemetery.

      Daily Press, The: 31DEC1960
      St. Marys & Benzingers Township Historical Society