Daniel H. Piper

Daniel H Piper, age 82 of Doylesburg,passed awayFriday, April 27, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Saturday, April 12, 1930 in Fannett Township, theson of the late Daniel Wayne and Blanche L. (Ryder) Piper. Daniel retired from Letterkenny Army Depot in 1993. Prior to his employment at Letterkenny Army Depot,Daniel worked construction in the Hershey Area for many years. He was proud to have been a part of building Hershey Park, Hershey Medical Center and the Fannett-Metal High School. Danieland his wifealso raised beef cattle at their farmin Doylesburg. He was a member of American Legion McCartney Post 232, Dry Run and Marine Corp League ~ Landis McCleaf Detachment. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp fromJanuary 23, 1952through January 22, 1954 during the Korean conflict. Daniel enjoyed NASCAR racing, baseball games and spending time with his great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Barbara A. (Robinson) Piper, celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2012. He is also survived by a daughter, Kathy Hockenberry (Rodney Wilhelm) of Doylesburg, a granddaughter, Angela Hockenberry Brady (Randy Steel) of Doylesburg, his mother-in-law, Kathryn J. Robinson of Orbisonia, a brother-in-law, Glenn Stewart of Shippensburg, four great grandchildren: Marshall Goshorn, Levi Brady, Logan Brady and Laken Steel, all of Doylesburg as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters: Mary Piper, Geraldine Cranson, Charlotte Locke and Sara Stewart andhis belovedgrandson, Adam Daniel Hockenberry. Professional services are being handled by Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 1 at Doylesburg United Methodist Church with Reverend Susan Stewart andRev. Tim Vaughn officiating.Interment will be in Doylesburg Union Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a viewing at the church on Monday, April 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and Tuesday at 10:00 AM until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Doylesburg United Methodist Church, Box 156, Spring Run, PA 17262 orHome Nursing Agency and Hospice, 201 Chestnut Avenue, Altoona PA16602.