Daniel Schungel

Daniel Farren Schungel, Jr., 69, of Newville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Dan was surrounded by his wife and sisters at the time of his passing. Born on June 26, 1956, at Fort Benning, Georgia, Dan was the son of Daniel Farren Schungel, Sr. and Adeline Marie Schungel (Ward).

Daniel is survived by his wife, Kathleen McGuane Schungel and his son, Raymond Daniel Schungel.

Daniel is also survived by two sisters, Laura Schungel Yana (Charles) and Georgia Lou Hasse (Olaf). He was proceeded in death by his parents and by one sister, Constance Sue Delk and her spouse, Lucious Edmond Delk. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews from the Schungel, Murphy, and McGuane families.

Daniel received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Shippensburg University in 1984. He worked for over three decades for Geotechnical Services, now known as American Engineering Group, as both a Soils Lab Supervisor and initially as a Drilling Inspector.

Daniel served in the United States Army in an Infantry Brigade as an Airborne Infantry Paratrooper. During his service, he received numerous awards including the expert marksman and parachute badges. Daniel was a proud American and honored to serve his country as a United States Army veteran.

Daniel’s graveside Memorial Service will be held at Fort Indiantown Gap Memorial Cemetery on Thursday May 7, 2026, at 2pm. A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony at Snitz Creek Brewery and Restaurant, located just outside the cemetery. Please join family and friends to share a meal, tell stories, and raise a toast in Dan's memory. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 24250.