Daniel Vernon Pederson passed Saturday, August 24, 2024, at his home in Edray.
He was the son of Vernon Pederson, of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Henrietta Swortz, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Bentley; son, Daniel Bernard Pederson, and wife, Evelyn, of Atlanta, Georgia; two grandsons, Noah Sage and Winter Soleil; sister, Mary Anne Pederson, and husband, Allen Padavano, and their children, Jeanna Marie Padavano, and husband, Brian Kosloski, and their children, Stella, and Hope; and Angeline Padavano, and husband, Justin Fenn. Other family members include Elizabeth and Terry Rodgers, Jessica Rodgers and Samuel Rodgers, Margaret Dawson and Robert Adams, James Dawson and William Dawson.
Dan received his BA degree from Mount St. Mary University and worked for Amtrak from 1973 to 1983. His interests included golf, fishing and Bluegrass music. He enjoyed hosting “Rambling the Rails” and gospel and country as a volunteer with Allegheny Mountain Radio.
“We all love you, Sweetheart, and always will”
In keeping with Dan’s wishes, the body will be cremated.
A service will be held at a late date.
Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com
