Danny A. Ball, 65, of Sinnamahoning, PA passed away at his home on Sunday evening following a lengthy illness (September 24, 2023).

He was born January 27, 1958 in Saint Marys a son of the late James and Enid Whiting Ball. On October 9, 1982 in the Sinnamahoning United Methodist Church he married Judy Snyder, who survives.

Danny graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1975. He later graduated from Penn State University with an engineering degree. He worked many years as an engineer at GKN in Emporium. He served for over 50 years in the Sinnamahoning Fire Department where he served multiple offices, including fire chief.

He enjoyed golfing, Pittsburgh Penguins, gardening, cooking and decorating his home with Christmas lights.

In addition to his wife, he is survive by son, Aaron Ball (Amanda), Charlottesville, Virginia; Melissa Chmelar (Shey), Emporium; Nathan Ball (Ashley), Sinnamahoning; Ardie Ball (Jordan), Pittsburgh; six grandchildren: Dalton, Hayden, Myles, Virginia, Grayson, and Kayleigh; two sisters, Judy Armanini (Frank) and Virginia Schager (Judd)  both of Emporium and a brother, James Ball (Diana) Sinnamahoning.

He was preceded in death by his parents

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. 4th St., Emporium, PA on Thursday, (September 28, 2023) from 2:00-3:45 PM followed by a Celebration of Life Service.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Sinnamahoning Department, P.O. Box 74, Sinnamahoning, PA 15861 

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.