Daniel Shields

Daniel L. Shields, 80, of 240 Second St., Northumberland, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Nottingham Village, Northumberland.

Born in Shamokin on April 6, 1943, he was a son of the late Albert and Naomi (Boyd) Shields.

On Oct. 6, 1979, in Sunbury, he married Sharon G. Womer, who survives. Together they shared 44 years of marriage.

Daniel attended Shamokin schools and then went on to serve his country in the United States Army for 33 years as Sergeant ES. Along with his wife, he attended God’s Missionary Church in Sunbury.

In addition to his wife, Daniel is survived by two daughters, Tabitha Shields, Coal Township, and Sherry Ann Shields; son, Daniel Shields Jr.; a brother-in-law, Anthony Womer, Mount Pleasant Mills; a sister-in-law, Roxanne Summers and her husband Doug, Milroy; and many other family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Charlotte (Stroup) Womer.

Funeral service will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are being cared for by Gotlob-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Service, 539 Race St., Sunbury, James R. Gotlob, Supervisor.