Daniel Thomas, 75, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center - Hazleton Campus, surrounded by his family.

Daniel was born in Mahanoy City on November 30th, 1949, a son of the late Daniel and Maureen (Davidson) Thomas.  He was a graduate of the Mahanoy Area High School, and the Northern Schuylkill Vo-Tech, where he studied auto body repair.  He was raised in the Catholic faith.

He last worked as a produce manager for Acme Markets, both in Mahanoy City and in Hazleton.  Daniel was an avid hunter and fisherman, he and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling.  Daniel was a self taught taxidermist and an excellent marksman.  Daniel was a member of the Park Crest Fish and Game Club, and a lifelong member of the Locust Valley Fish and Game Club.

He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann (Ashenfelder), whom he married in Hawaii in 1990, along with his children, Terri Minahan, Tara Thomas, Daniel Albert Thomas and a step son, Zachariah Biichle.

He is also survived by grandchildren, Cody Thomas-Mertz and his wife Taylor, James Minahan, Dylan Minahan and Declan Hindsley, along with great grandchildren, Aiden Daniel, Ryan, Noah and Penelope.

A sister, Maureen, wife of William Hill also survives.

Private services will be provided by the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, Ringtown, in accordance with Daniels wishes.  A Celebration of Life Serivce will be held at a later date to be announced by his family.