Daniel Vlastelica

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Ann Vlastelica. He is survived by his loving wife,Jane, his sister (Nanette), and brother (Jack and his wife Charli), along with his children and their spouses (Lisa Vlastelica and Dave Ruslander), (Suzanne and Mike Vogel), and Robert Vlastelica.Dan also had seven grandchildren (Nick and Dannielle Colandrea; Cecilia and Michael Utzig; and Joe, Carly, and Glenna Ruslander),one great grandchild (Dahlia Acovski), and was Uncle Dan to Beth Walters, Lynn DePellegrini, Dawn Pogue, Amy Vlastelica and Ryan Vlastelica. He was a dedicated and loving son-in-law to Faye England (GG).

Dan was born in Harmarville, Pennsylvania on March 30, 1941. Dan was the first in his family to graduate college. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, Dan was drafted into the United States Army. Dan married the love of his life, Jane, in 1964. He worked as a research chemist for many years in Tarrytown and never missed a day of work due to illness.

Dan loved his family, nature, and Wellsboro Pennsylvania. He was a dedicated runner and outdoorsman who could often be found in his favorite attire, a flannel shirt and Levi’s. Dan was a true Renaissance man and there was not a skill or project that he could not master. His pets brought him true joy. After retirement, Dan excelled at Sudoku,the Jumble, and WordSearch. Some of his best memories are at the Farm in Wellsboro, on any trail in the woods (Dan was always in the lead), travels with Sheila, and visiting with family in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.He was loved by so many and will be missed beyond measure.

A celebration of his life will be held privately by the family later.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the Parkinson Foundation.

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