Obituaries
Daniel Patrick Keating, 49
April 01, 2025
Daniel Patrick Keating, 49, of Millersville, Pennsylvania died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, son of Edward Joseph Keating and the late Annmarie McKeon Keating. He is survived by his father; brothers William (Sharon) of Dawsonville, Georgia, Michael of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, Father Ted of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, Mark (Alison) of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Peter (Eileen) of Columbia, Maryland; sister Annmarie Hyrb (Christopher) of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother and infant brother, Thomas.
Dan graduated from Lancaster Catholic High school in 1994 and received a Bachelor of Science in finance from Duquesne University in 1999, where he was also an active member of the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity. He worked in the financial sector for several years but found his passion in the hospitality industry. Dan loved people and had a real gift for creating welcoming environments that drew people in. He was a connoisseur of movies and films- all genres, but war stories topped the list. He was an avid reader, and his remarkable memory enabled him to recall the most intriguing trivia from stories and films, always at the perfect moment.
Dan loved his family. He prioritized being present for holiday gatherings and summer trips to the shore. He loved to connect with his family on long (long!) phone calls and like a true Irishman, was a captivating storyteller. When he spun a tale, he owned the room. He was a faithful Catholic and regularly attended his brother’s masses at Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Mount Joy.
A private Mass of Christian Burial for immediate family was held at Mary Mother of the Church parish on April 5, 2025. Dan will be deeply missed by all those who loved him. To honor Dan’s memory, please pick up the phone and call an old friend you have not spoken with in a while, or reach out to someone you have been thinking of recently and reconnect.
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Condolences to the Family
April 19, 2025
May his souls rest in peace. Praying for him and the family
April 17, 2025
Dear Joe and family, We are so saddened to know of the loss of your Dan. Dear Joe; Lisa and I have a heavy heart for you and prayer that God will surround you with His mighty hand and look forward to seeing him in glory. We pray for his family. Peace brother in Jesus.
PAUL BUCKWALTER
April 17, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the Keating family. We are sorry for the loss of Daniel. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
The Becker Family
April 16, 2025
Pete, Eileen and the entire Keating family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Dan. I got to know him through playing music trivia. He was such a kind, warm soul who I am happy to have considered my friend. He will be sadly missed by so many. My deepest condolences,
Susan Hein
April 15, 2025
Dear Father Ted and Family,
The ladies of the Harrisburgh Diocesan Council of Catholic Women offer you our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved brother, Patrick. May he experience the ultlimate joy as he celebrates his first Easter in Heaven with Jesus, our Savior.
Eternal Rest grant to him, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Judy Andidora
April 13, 2025
Dear Joe and family,
We are so saddened to know of the loss of your Dan.
You have our deepest sympathies.
The Seton family
April 13, 2025
Dear Joe and family,
It is with deepest hearts we saw of Danny’s passing. We pray God will comfort you and your family in these days of grief and the memories you have shared will also bring you comfort in the days ahead.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
John and Nancy Straw
Lititz PA
April 12, 2025
My sincere sympathy to the Keating family. Marie Bortner (Eileen’s Aunt).
April 12, 2025
My sincere deepest condolences to the entire family. I met Dan at The Imperial. I loved his life stories, and loved watching the interactions he had with our clientele. I really missed having Dan around.
Always in my heart ❤️ 💙
Chrissy
April 12, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. We love you 😘♥️🙏🏻
Linda & Doug Fields
April 12, 2025
Dan, I’m heartbroken. I hope you are at peace. You brought so much joy to people, including me. RIP, my friend. Mark Boyd
April 11, 2025
I’m so sorry to see this. My prayers for everyone. Francis Haefner Jr.
April 11, 2025
To the entire Keating family,
I learned of Danny’s passing and am so saddened. I have very fond memories of growing up with him at St. Leo’s and LCHS. I remember playing in the neighborhood, at the legendary Keating house, or on the soccer team with Dan. At your house, if we weren’t outside, we might have found ourselves playing on the computer in the basement or with GI Joes. We used to have so much fun together. One time, we were throwing a nerf football back and forth across the street at my house and made up a scoring system between the telephone wires. Maybe I shouldn’t say this, but the game eventually grew old so we gradually got closer and closer to the cars…until one car stopped and we ran. Disclaimer: we never hit a car. But in school the next day, the gym teacher pulled us aside and asked us if we liked throwing the nerf football…needless to say we didn’t do that again. Anyway, I’d been thinking about Danny recently. I send my prayers and best wishes to you all.
God Bless,
James, Stacey, Katie, and Ryan Haefner
