Daniel J. Van Fossan, 70, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 after an extended illness. He was born November 4, 1944 in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Keith and Margaret Thornton Van Fossan. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1963 and owned and operated Dan’s Poultry in New Castle for over twenty years. He later worked at the Valley View Antique Mall in Brookfield, OH. Dan is survived by his son, Daniel S. Van Fossan and his wife Jeanine of Cranberry Township, PA. Also surviving is his longtime devoted companion, Debbie Esenwein and her family, a son, Donald and his wife Jill, and her daughter, JoAnn. Dan enjoyed vacationing with his family and traveling to California to visit his sister. He also enjoyed looking for antiques, going to casinos, political news, watching sports, and attending Pittsburgh Pirates games. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his five grandchildren, Spencer, Ava, Raegen, Brock and his little buddy, Cole, especially attending their sports activities. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William Van Fossan and Samuel Van Fossan, and his sister, Patricia Hamill. A private service will be held at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St. Burial will take place in Oak Park Cemetery.
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Daniel Van Fossan
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