Alton Roy Danforth
November 23, 1998 ~ July 14, 2016
Born in: meadville,, Pennsylvania
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS - Alton Roy Danforth, 17, of Cambridge Springs, passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2016. He was born on November 23, 1998 in Meadville, son of Frank S. and Holly Smith Danforth.
Alton was going to be a senior at Maplewood High School in the fall. He played football, was a junior member of the Blooming Valley Fire Department and was studying electrical occupations at Crawford County Career and Technical Center.
Alton was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Roy Alton Danforth; grandfather Frank Danforth, Sr.; great grandmother Charlotte Danforth; step great grandmother Francis Bechtel Danforth; uncle Richard Smith; Great grandmother Catherine may Schaw-Snyder great grandfather, Ray Coleman; great grandmother, Freda Coleman; great grandmother Lena Smith; grandparent James and Joan Smith and aunt Rebecca Danforth.
Survivors include his parents, Frank and Holly Danforth of Cambridge Springs; sister, Tamara Rae Danforth-Huddleston and her husband Jeremiah of Meadville; grandmother, Betty Jeanne Danforth; Aunt Wilma Smith, Jim and Jeanne Smith; Tracy and Dan Jordan; Rayleen Smith Sharon and Jeff DeMaison, and Tammy Danforth-Prest; god parents, Jamie Rogers and Dr. Erinn Lake; and many cousins, great uncles and great aunts.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Tuesday, July 19th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 20th at 11:00am at New Richmond United Methodist Church with John Snyder and Stephanie Gottschalk officiating.
Burial will take place in New Richmond Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Alton's memory to Blooming Valley Fire Department, 15288 Mill Street, Saegertown, PA 16433; Townville Fire, Rescue, and EMS, 33441 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360; New Richmond United Methodist Church, 29776 State Route 77, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403; East Mead VFD, 23876 Hwy 27, Meadville, PA 16335; Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 to help defer funeral expenses.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Alton's Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com
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Jay, Holly, Tamara, Betty: I pray for our Heavenly Father to comfort you during this tragic loss. Alton was dear to my heart as he was to everyone that knew him. I have never met a 17 year old that was as humble, kind, considerate, respectful. Alton had a heart of gold, would do anything for anyone. Loved that kid and will miss him terribly. There is no doubt he is with our Heavenly Father and already asking what he can do to help. We will see Alton again and feel pretty sure he will ask if we need him to do anything. God bless.
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you during this time. May your memories of Alton and the love of your family and friends surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
I know the pain of losing someone in death. Alton was still young and had so much more to accomplish. He will not be forgotten for he is alive in God’s memory (Luke 20:38) All those in his memory will someday hear his voice and will enjoy life again. Hold on to that hope and may it comfort you.
My sincere condolences to all of the family and especially Grandma Betty. I will be out of town all week, but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Alton it was an honor and privilege to have met you. I wish that we could have gotten a chance to get to know each other a little better. I don’t understand why God has taken you at such a young age. He must have bigger plans for you in heaven. Alton you will be loved and missed by everyone that knew you. My deepest and sincere condolences go out to you and your loving parents Frank and Holly
I’m sorry for your loss. I have friends with this loving and caring gentleman since 3rd grade. He has been through a lot with me. It was pleasure to call him my best friend.
I’m sorry for your loss. I have friends with this loving and caring gentleman since 3rd grade. He has been through a lot with me. It was pleasure to call him my best friend.
Even though I’ve only met you once I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know how much Alton meant to Claude. You have a special angel to watch over you.
Words cannot adequately express my sympathy for your loss. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find some peace in your memories of Alton.
Words cannot express my sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Experiencing this loss myself, I know that no words can come close to comforting you at this time, but you have friends and family that are there when you need them, and John and I are one. Please call if you need anything. All our Love <3
Frank, Holly, and Family of Alton,
There are no words that could come remotely close to soothing the aching hearts, remove the pain you all feel, nor dry your tears. I offer prayer to you all in this time of sorrow that the lord may heal your broken hearts and dry your eyes, a andwhere there is pain I pray the good lord let joy from the genuine memories that remain be of some comfort. Should you need anything just ask, I am here for you all. With heartfelt sympathy, and ongoing prayers.
_Shamyra Mendenhall_
Frank and Holly. I am sorry for your loss. May God help you through this difficult time. Flo (Gordon) Stang
There are no words to ease your pain during this difficult time. I cannot imagine the extent of your suffering. You will be in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that you find peace. God Bless.
I’m sorry for your loss, I know this sorrow , prayers on his Soule , R.I.P
Sorry for your loss. At this time of loss, the best friend that a bereaved family can have is our Heavenly Father, God. He invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in this time of grief. May you all fined comfort as you pour out your heart to him in prayer because he cares for you. (Psalms 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7).