Aug 9, 2018

Lewis Daniel “Dan” Briner Jr., 73, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 8, 2018, after a battle with cancer.

He was born May 12, 1945, in Pittsburgh to Lewis and Alice Crowley Briner, who preceded him in death. He was a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On June 10, 1972, he married Patricia Cheverini who survives.

Dan was a servant of God as a seminarian, member of Christian Brotherhood and a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canonsburg. Grounded in his deep and unwavering faith, Dan touched many lives. His faith allowed him to see purpose and promise in even the darkest hour. He truly embodied the motto of his Scottish ancestors “Dum Spiro Spero” – “while I breathe, I hope.” His optimism, humor and ability to “not sweat the small stuff,” as he would say, made him a cherished friend, a devoted husband and a remarkable father.

Proud of his service to God and country, Dan was passionate about his organizations, hobbies and community service. Dan was a member of several veteran fraternal organizations including American Legion Post 902, Houston; adjutant for American Legion District 25, retired Chef de Gare for 40 and 8, Voiture 676 of Washington County; and a member of the Scottish American Military Society (SAMS). His community service included work with the Mental Health Associations in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties and Canonsburg Civil Service and Planning Commissions. Dan was a sportsman, competition shooter, amateur astronomer and a Class 3 Ham Radio enthusiast under the call sign AB3EN. He was a veteran of both the banking and IT industries, last serving tenures as a consultant for XiTech and chief information officer for Washington County.

In addition to his wife of 46 years, he is survived by his two beloved daughters, Carolyn Lobaugh (Drew) of Jefferson Hills and Colleen Briner (Regis Will) of Pittsburgh; his brother Richard Briner (Janis) of Brentwood; four grandchildren Ava and Ethan Lobaugh and Spencer and Paige Will; and eight nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Dennis and David Briner.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, and Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 14. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Morgan Road, Cecil Township, with full military rites accorded by U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 of Canonsburg.

Memorial contributions are suggested to National Alliance on Mental Illness, P.O. Box 49104, Baltimore, MD 21297, or nami.org.

To leave or view condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.