Born May 3, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio, Danny graduated from Whitehall High School where he developed a lifelong passion for the theater.
After his service in the Air Force, deployed in Korea, Danny worked for Big Bear, Rockwell International, and Hambleton, Inc. before retiring in 2013.
Danny was a member of The Singing Buckeyes, The Curtain Players, and King Avenue Players among many other local theater production troupes where he had roles as an actor, singer, and director. One of his favorite roles was as the drama director at Upper Arlington High School. He shared his passion with family and friends and was a CAPA season ticket holder.
He was a member of King Avenue United Methodist Church.
Danny will be greatly missed by his children Colleen Smith (Curtiss) and Kevin McCarty (Lisa); his grandchildren Tyler McCarty, Adam Smith, Connor McCarty, Jason Smith (Gwenavere), Chelsea McCarty, Mack McCarty, Anna McCarty and great grandson Wade; along with numerous close and lifelong friends that he loved as family; and by his beloved cat, Junior.
A Celebration of Danny’s Life will be held from 4:00-7:00pm on Monday, February 3, 2025 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST, 1740 Zollinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences.
Mike Workman (1971)
Hope you are resting peacefully Dan.