Daniel Hanson Moritz, 43 of Orrtanna, PA died from injuries received in an automobile accident on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Born October 16, 1981 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of Steven A. & Cynthia Sue (Sharrah) Moritz, Sr. of Orrtanna.
Daniel graduated from Fairfield High School and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. He was employed as a machinist for the last eleven years at American Hydro plant in York, PA.
Daniel was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fairfield, PA.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and rattle snake hunting. Daniel loved to play baseball, he had played in the South Penn League for the Cashtown Pirates and most recently played for the Gettysburg Generals in the Olde Time Baseball League.
His memberships included, Adams County Fish & Game Association, South Mountain Fish & Game Protective Association, Fairfield Sons of AmVets Squadron #172, Sons of American Legion Post #202 Gettysburg, PA, May Hollow Sportsman’s Club and Sinnemahoning Sportsman’s Association.
Daniel along with his son Colton operated Short Decks mowing and firewood.
In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by a son, Colton H. Moritz of Orrtanna, PA, step-son, Jhonathan J. Balek of Wellsville, PA, two brothers, Steven A. Moritz, Jr. (Mandi) of Orrtanna, Kevin L. Moritz (Mary Anne) of Orrtanna, sister, Amy S. Moritz (Jerry Ash, Jr.) of Biglerville, PA, a niece, three nephews, Colton’s mother, Ceresa Y. Moritz and his grandparents, Barry & Deb Myers and Chris Shearer.
A Mass of Christian Burial with be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 256 Tract Road, Fairfield, PA with Fr. Peter DiTomasso, celebrant.
Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends at the Monahan Funeral Home in Gettysburg on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 1st from 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to benefit Colton H. Moritz, C/O Mr. Steven A. Moritz, Sr., 110 Moritz Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353.
Online tributes and condolences can be made at the funeral home’s website.
