Daniel passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, August 12, 2011, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, after a long and brave battle with brain cancer.

He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and moved to Arizona 19 years ago where he resided in Prescott, Arizona, before moving to Sebastian, Florida.

During his life he worked in and managed restaurants. He was a dynamic young man who was loved by all.

He was preceded in death by baby sister Mary Terese Hartzell; uncle Jerry Hunton; grandparents Jerry & Therese Hunton; John & Mary Hartzell ; and recently by his beloved and beautiful cousin Kyria Hunton.

Survivors include his mother Mary and step-father Samuel Dolnick; father James Hartzell and step-mother Carol; sister Trish Brady; brother Jimmy Jr.; step-sister Susan Sacks; step brothers Paul and Brett Dolnick, Dennis and Harry Beaumont. Adored nieces Sami Brady and Macy Hartzell; nephew Trevor Brady; many aunts, uncles, and cousins who he loved so much; and most of all his two beloved cats, Jester and Biscuit.

Memorial Contributions to The National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472.

A celebration of life is being planned for the near future.

Arrangements are being made under the direction of the Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, Fl. Condolences may be sent to www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. Cotributions may be made to