Daniel F. Edmiston
Daniel F. Edmiston
Daniel “Dan” F. Edmiston, 78, a lifetime resident of Tidioute, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Tidioute. He was born on Sept. 3, 1947, to the late Gertrude and Frederick Edmiston in Erie, PA.
Dan married his beloved wife, Jacqueline Wiles, on January 16, 1968.
Dan graduated from Tidioute High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps to honorably serve his country in Vietnam. Following his discharge, he went to work at GTE Sylvania where he worked for 35 plus years. Dan had a passion for the VFW and dedicated a lot of time to it; he was a past Post Commander at his post VFW Post #8803 where he was a life member. He was also past Commander at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 75; as well as a past Commander at District 19. Dan belonged to the Stillwater Lodge #547, Coudersport Consistory, Watson Grange #1068, Moose Lodge #109, Fraternal Order of the Eagles #313, Youngsville Legion Post 658, Sheffield Rod & Gun Club, Kelletville Sportsman’s Club, Marine Corps League, and the Tidioute Bucktails.
When not engaged in activities with the many organizations and clubs he belonged to, Dan liked to go hunting, fishing and to play Solitaire. He was also an avid reader and particularly enjoyed books written by the author Louis L’Amour. He loved his wife and family. Dan is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; his children, Michael (Mark) Edmiston, Danielle Edmiston; his grandchildren, Laura (Jake) McCarthy), Matthew (Shelly) Medina; Jennifer (Alex) Spelman, and Kimberly (William) Stutzman; his great-grandchildren, Zoey and Logan Spelman, and Thea, Eloise, and Patrick Stutzman; sister, Linda (Boyd) Bush; sister-in-law Deidra Himes and brother-in-law, Kevin (Kathleen) Wiles; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Dan was preceded in death by his Parents, Father-in-law Donald “Pete” Wiles, Mother-in-law Mona Wiles Adams, brother-in-law, Peter Wiles, and sister-in-law, Brenda Atkin.
He will be missed by many and would tell everyone “It just don’t mean nothin’ !”
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc. 1003 Penna Ave E, Warren, PA, 16365. A celebration of life will be held at the Tidioute Firehall on Saturday, May 23rd @ 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dan’s name may be made to the Tidioute VFW Post 8803, 93 Main St, Tidioute, PA, 16351.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com or on our Facebook page.