Obituary of Daniel J. McDonnell

Daniel J. McDonnell, age 51, of Wellsboro, PA and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at his home. Daniel was born on April 2, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Daniel and Laura (Evangelista) McDonnell. Daniel was formerly an iron worker with Local 401 in Philadelphia, PA. He enjoyed hunting. In addition to his mother, Laura, he is survived by a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Dominic and Erin Martella of New Jersey; one step granddaughter, Madelyn Martella; two sisters, Catherine (Allen Mensch) LaFlamme of Andalusia, PA, Laura Perry of Philadelphia, PA, four nieces, nephews and four grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Daniel, special friend Kimberly Otis and two nephews, Tommy Malazita and JP LaFlamme. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the St. Martha Church, Academy St., Philadelphia, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jacquelyn A. Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Crematory & Monuments, PC, 637 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com