Dan Sainovich (Passed on December 26th, 2024)

Dan Sainovich, 63, of Ohioville, passed away on December 26th, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. 

He is survived by his daughter Katie Sainovich and wife Chetlea. Dan said he was fortunate enough to have 4 families in his life. The first with his father Danny who preceded him in death on September 23rd, 2024, mother Sandra who loved him so much, siblings Scott and Leslie Sainovich, Ron and Yvonne Sainovich and Lisa and Adam Fitz and nieces and nephews, Christina Sainovich, Collins Sainovich, Tonya and Jamie Milsom, Jimmy Lough, Jami and Kevin Shulas, and Maitlyn Fitz. 

The second family blessed him with daughter Katie, who meant the world to him and made him so proud. The third family was with his wife Chetlea, and stepdaughter Denise Lapping and fiancé Jason, stepson, Duane Emerick and grandkids Zachary, Mackenzie and Gavin Lapping. 

The fourth is his union family. For over 30 years, Dan served many hardworking union members of Flint Glassworkers union, SEIU Healthcare PA, and SEIU PA 668 to have better working conditions, workplace, protections, and better staffing for patients. He was a graduate of Penn State University and Carlow College. 

Dan had a huge heart and loved to give, travel and fight for what he believed is right for all of his families. We will miss his laugh, and eternal optimism. The family thanks the compassion and exceptional care from the staff at Heritage Valley Beaver and a special thanks to Wilma who treated Dan like family during his stay. 

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5th from 2-5 p.m. at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. 

Memorial donations can be made to the Ohioville Fire Department, 108 Salem Church Road, Midland, PA 15059.