Daniel N. Shope, Jr.

Daniel N. Shope Jr., passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on April 17, 1953, in Washington,D.C. and raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Daniel was the son of the late Daniel Shope Sr. and S. Sprague Dubois. He was a longtime resident of the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, where he cherished his family and community throughout his life. Dan graduated from Haddonfield High School as a multi-sport athlete. Dan earned his bachelor's degree in Biology and studied journalism at Rutgers University. He served as a sports writer and subsequently was an award-winning business writer and Sunday columnist for The Morning Call. Dan's gift for listening to others' stories led him to volunteer with Lehigh Valley Hospital where he interviewed elderly patients about their lives. He also volunteered for many years with Meals on Wheels.

Dan felt the most important ingredient for life was love. A kind, gentle, and patient man whose witty sense of humor lit up the room. Dan's love for waterskiing, Lake Winnipesaukee, dogs, and Philadelphia sports have left a legacy in his family.

Daniel is survived by his loving spouse, Theresa Shope; his children: Colin Shope, husband of Brielle; Erin Shope, and her significant other, Andy Gleasman; and his granddaughter Stella. His presence will be greatly missed by family, friends, and colleagues alike.

There will be a Memorial Service at 12pm on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 6667 Lower Macungie Rd, Trexlertown, PA 18087. All are invited for a calling period from 11:00am to 12:00pm at St. Anne's.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley at https://mowglv.org/donate/ or to the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance at https://winnipesaukee.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate . Please dedicate your donation to the memory of Daniel Shope.

Arrangements entrusted to the Connell Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Hellertown. To leave online condolences, please visit Connellfalk.com