Obituary of Daniel William Grannis

Age 72, of Lawrence, formerly of South Fayette Twp., unexpectedly on September 21, 2016. He was born on December 15, 1943 in Homestead. A son of the late William and Margaret Grannis. On April 30, 1966, he married Patricia “Patty” (Shaffer) Grannis, loving father of Carolyn (Bill) Griffiths, cherished and adored grandfather of Ryann, Cameron and Mallory Griffiths, brother of Denis (Gail) Bell, George (Annie) Bell and the Late Nancy (Patrick) Logan, brother-in-law of Charlie (CC) Shaffer and uncle of Lori (Mike) Hanson, Cathy (Brad) Angel and Jennifer (Paco) Carioli. A veteran of the U.S. Army and a true family man. Dan lived for his family and acted as the family mascot, by never missing an event or activity that his daughter or granddaughters were involved in. Friends received Sunday, 1-4 and 6-8 PM, in the Warchol Funeral Home, Inc., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333), where a service will be held Monday at 9 AM, with the Rev. John Dykstra officiating. Interment to follow with full military honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.