Daniel R. Hollern
July 4, 1954 ~ January 3, 2011
Born in:
Meadville, PA
Resided in:
Erie, PA
MEADVILLE "Daniel R. (Big Daddy) Hollern, 56, of 488 Sunset Drive, Meadville, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie.
He was born July 4, 1954, in Meadville, a son of Richard T. Hollern and Shirley R. Roha. They preceded him in death. He married Mary Jo Wright on Aug. 25, 1976. She survives.
Daniel loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, cooking and traveling to Notre Dame and Pittsburgh Steelers games with his father and kids.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2006, Saegertown American Legion and Taylor Hose.
He first worked at PPG for eight years and then owned and operated North Gate Inn for 28 years. After retiring from the North Gate Inn, he worked at Meadville Medical Center.
He was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of Meadville, include: two sons, Sean P. Hollern and girlfriend, Vanessa Frantz, of Erie and Daniel (Chris) Hollern and wife, Megan, of Erie; sister, Kathy A. Smith and husband, Michael, of Morgantown, W.Va.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Calling hours at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services are Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is at St. Brigid Catholic Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. with Fr. Mark O’Hern of the church officiating. A prayer service will also be held there at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Burial is in St. Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Brigid Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville.
Condolences may be made to the family at roofner-collinsfh.com.
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MaryJo…
Hugs I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow and beyond
MaryBeth
Mary Jo and Famiy,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on Dan’s passing. May your memories bring you consolation…and eventually a smile…as you reflect on the time that you shared together. Although words are so inadequate at a time like this and there are none to be said that can minimize your pain and grief…we hope that you can feel the love and support of those around you. We also want to express our sympathy on the passing of your Mom. She was a very gracious lady.
Again, we express our deepest sympathy as you experience yet another loss. We are hoping that the love of family and friends and the happy memories will sustain you.
Love, Mary Kay & Ralph
I am so sorry for the loss of Danny. He was a good person. Our sympathy to you and yours.
Murray Braden and sons
Mary Jo we know at this time anything we can say is irrelavant, but Char and I would like to offer our condolences for the loses you have suffered. Our hearts ;ove go out to you,Sean, and Chris. We have a lot of good memories of times we had shared. Sincerely Ken & Char
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
Mary Jo,
We are so sorry about Dan. We, my brothers and sister and my Dad are all praying for you and your family.
John and Yi, Your Uncle Jack, Jim and Lisa, Mary Beth and Steve and Vicki.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family…
Mary Jo, my sister, Mary Kay Gomora, just told me about your husband–I want to send you my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss…I live in Rochester NY and suffered a stroke in March of ’09 so now I can’t drive or else I would have made the trip down. I didn’t know Dan all that well but when I heard you two got married I remember thinking he was a lucky guy; and Sis just told me about your Mom. Stay strong and pray;You will make it through all this!
Sincerely,
Mike Pazdyk
Big Daddy was a wonderful person, i feel good to have known and spent time with him. He will not be forgotten.
Mary Jo & family, We were saddened to hear of Danny’s passing to say the least. What a shock for you all. Our kindest condolences – From us and many Friends @ Hailwood Golf Club & Safari Restaurant.
Mary Jo and family,
We had the pleasure of living next to Dannys mom for seven yrs before her passing. We had the opportunity to meet and talk with many members your family. Dawn and I greatly miss the converstions with Danny and Shirley in the yard. We will continue to pray for you and your family to get through this time of sorrow.
Go Irish my friend forever ! I will never forget that Sat. in South Bend with 68,000 people there and I was fortunate enough to run into you and Dan Essler on a ramp. Forever when they play , I will think of you !
Dear Mary Jo and family, I was saddened by Danny’s passing and am sending my love and prayers for you. All of my thoughts about Dan bring a smile to my face and laughter to my heart. I will always remember his pranks, his kindness and especially his ability to make everyone around him laugh. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Cyndie
Danny, Rest in Peace.
Mary Jo and boys, Know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. What fond memories we have of Danny and all that fun growing up. Stay strong.
Mary Jo and family ,I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of respect for Dan and he was a wonderful person, always had a smile for everyone. I will miss him. You and your family have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Dan and your mother. Keeping you all in my prayers.Take care and God bless and watch over you.
Dear Mary Jo and Hollern Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to meet Danny on two occasions and could feel his warmth and love of life! Please know you are in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Addie (Hollern) Barnes
Daughter of Mike Hollern
San Antonio, TX
Mary Jo, Sean & Chris;
Words can not begin to describe the sorrow I feel for you at the loss of both Dan & your Mother. Danny was a bright light that shone in all of our hearts; we will miss him dearly. May God hold you in His arms in this difficult time.
Love,
Cathy Hollern Jernigan
Dallas, TX
Dear Mary Jo & Hollern Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you, I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad that I got to meet him at Rhonda’s wedding in Dallas. My Dad
Mike always spoke fondly about his cousin Danny in PA.
May he rest in peace.
John M Hollern
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
All our love to Danny’s family,
Craig and Belinda
Dear Mary Jo & Family,
I was very shocked and saddened to hear about Dan’s passing. I have many fond memories of our friendship. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am very sorry to also hear about your mother’s passing as well. I will pray for God to give you strength during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Joe Mastro