Howard B. “Rick” McDaniel, 70, of Scandia, PA., passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at his residence. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Washington, D.C. and was the son of Charles Brady McDaniel and Pauline Schafer McDaniel Hopper. Rick had resided in Scandia since 1998, moving there from Pittsburgh, PA. He was a graduate of Athens High School, Athens, GA., and attended Wheaton High School in Silver Spring, MD. He was a graduate of University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. He was Vice President of credit services with the former Kaufmann Department Stores for 20 years, retiring in 1998. After retirement, he had two novels published, “The Rules of the World” and “In The Eyes of Time.” Rick was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Allegheny Outdoor Club, was a former board member of Hospice of Warren County, and had served as a board member of numerous consumer credit organizations of Pennsylvania. He loved hiking, painting, reading, writing, traveling to National Parks and had visited all 50 states, Canada and Japan.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Lyn R. Glass McDaniel whom he married March 9, 2002 in Scandia, PA., 1 Son – Sean Nichols and wife, Yuki of Tokyo, Japan, 1 Sister – Debbie Pullem and husband, Billie, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; 2 Grandchildren – Sonia and Louis Nichols of Tokyo, Japan, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rick is also survived by his special buddy – his cat, Tango. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by 1 Brother – Steven E. McDaniel, who died on July 9, 2010.
Friends will be received in the parlors of First United Methodist Church, 200 Market Street, Warren, PA, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 10am – 11am, at which time a Memorial Service will be conducted with Rev. Jon Swart, retired pastor, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation, (ACCRF), P. O. Box 442, Needham, MA 02494. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Lyn,my feelings and thoughts, I am unable to express their “words”! Please know I am sincerely “involved” in your life experiences. My prayers!
Lyn,
I’m saddened to hear this and I pray you may be comforted by the years you had together and the memories you made!
Fondly, Jill Bova
Lyn, my deepest sympathies to you all during this time of profound loss. Rick was an amazing man on all levels. His mentoring made me the business person I am today, but he impacted me in every aspect of life. He made me want to be a better person. He followed his dreams and his heart and remains inspiring and ever impactful to me.
Peace, love and comfort….
Lyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was a wonderful “first” nexrdoor neighbor to us. He was great at keeping in touch with Christmas cards and Facebook posts! He will be missed.
Patti and Dave Barrett
Lyn I’m so sorry for you loss. Rick was a great big brother to me and my other brothers. Even though he was my half brother that didn’t matter. I loved me. He and you were always so good to my mama and to us also. Rick will be truly missed.
Lyn – so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. You both were so much a part of our time in Warren. You are in our prayers.
I am so happy to be able to have met both Lynn and Rick in California a few years ago and then being able to stay in touch. Deb and I, Jack and Maya send heartfelt condolences and love.
All our love,
Russ (Steven McDaniel’s son)
Dear Lyn, i am so sorry for your loss of Rick. We are happy we got to know him and what a kind, caring man he was.
We will pray for preace to surround you at this time and that you will only remember the best of times!
Hugs and love,
Mike and Sue Rice
Lyn, Rick was a kind neighbor and friend. He will be missed by many. You and Rick had a wonderful life together and may those memories help you through this difficult time.
You and Rick will always hold a special place in our hearts. May your memories give you strength. Wishing you peace and comfort.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Gillian Rapp
Rick and I exchanged emails for a few years, sending pictures of weather events, birds, landscapes and comparing life in Pennsylvania and Florida. Thru these brief emails I learned a lot about Rick and his wonderful way of looking at life and how to enjoy it fully. He will surely be missed by all who knew him for we all learned so much from him. His example will be an inspiration for years to come.
Dear Lyn,
I am saddened to learn of Rick’s passing following his lengthy illness. I enjoyed meeting him at our class reunions. I hope memories of your good times with him offer some support and perspective during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.
Warmly,
Chris
Dear Lyn,
You are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Karen Lorei
Lyn, On a beautiful fall day like this reminds me of the time Frank and I went with You and Rick to Alleghany Forest. We are greatly saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Frank and Marion
Lyn, Karen and I are very sorry for your loss. We have good memories of our visit hiking with you and Rick and visiting Niagara Falls. Love and prayers, Karen and Chipp
Dear Lyn, Lanny and I are saddened to hear of Rick’s passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember meeting you and Rick at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. Our love, Karen and Lanny
Dearest Lyn, Know that we are thinking of you and sending prayers, hugs and much love.
Hi Lynn,
Rick holds a very special place in my heart as he and my dad were thick as theives… growing up there was always the mysterious Do Not Touch chess board as my dad and him would play snail mail chess pre-internet. In fact you might say I owe him my very life since he introduced my parents to each other. 🙂 I’m so glad you came into his life, I’m so sad he left yours too early… thinking of you, Jen
He will be greatly missed and he loved you so much Aunt Lynn. You have been in my prayers and I love you dearly. Much love and prayers from Ohio. I know he’s happy and in a beautiful place with dad and grandma. Love you,
Charissa Wyatt”McDaniel”
Lynn, I’m so sorry for your loss. We were on a trip out west to see our younger son and just got back tonight (10/14). My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jill
Lyn, my condolences go out to you, Tango, Sean & all of your friends. May time help ease your loss & I vividly remember both of you driving through Kansas City on your way to the grand canyon & California around 2010ish. Rick was a man of many talents & we are all lucky to have spent time with him. Hang in there & we are praying for you………pat ryan in KC
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the McDaniel family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8. Trust in Jehovah’s promise of the resurrection hope. jw.org