Dan was raised in Wellsville and was a 1996 graduate of Wellsville High School. He continued his education at Alfred State College, earning his associates degree. He was formerly employed by Harts Meat Market, Dresser Rand as a machinist, and the in the Maintenance Department for Allegany County.
He is survived by: his mother, Lucille ; siblings, Eileen (Tim) Shea , Patrick (Julie) Hart, Kathryn (Patrick) Dempsey, John (Virginia) Hart , Sarah Swisher, and Josephine Hart and her husband Brent Bailey, all of Wellsville ; brother-in-law, Craig (Nora) Burdick of Wellsville ; life-long friend Eddie Gee of Wellsville; beloved dogs Doc and Tuco; as well as several nieces , nephews , and cousins . He was predeceased by: his father, Dave; brother, Michael Hart; sister, Bridget Hart Burdick; brother-in-law, Butch Swisher; and niece, Rachel Swisher .
Friends are invited to call on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5 to 8 pm at the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home of Wellsville, 34 West State Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11 am in Immaculate Conception Church of Wellsville, 36 Maple Avenue. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to: The David A. Howe Public Library , 15 5 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895 ; or to the Allegany County Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .