Daniel J. Gruver, 66, of New Ringgold, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, with family by his side.
Daniel was born in Pottsville, a son of the late Anna (Beneck) and John Gruver. He was the husband of Connie J. (Miller) Gruver.
He was employed as a heavy equipment operator at Ash Resources and prior to that was a foreman at East Brunswick Township.
He was a member of Frieden’s Lutheran Church, New Ringgold and Local 803 United Mine Workers as well as being a lifelong member of the New Ringgold Fire Company.
He enjoyed life, laughter and especially spending time with his family.
Daniel is survived by daughters Angela Gruver, Heather Wagner, wife of Jim and Crystal Weber; brothers John Gruver, husband of Darlene, Frank Gruver, Randy Gruver, husband of Lily, Ed Gruver, husband of Ruth and Bob Gruver, husband of Joyce as well as a sister Julie and grandchildren Sierra, Darien, Haley, Brandin, Lucas and Alieana.
Daniel was predeceased by brothers James Gruver and Thomas Beneck.
Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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