Daniel Doodles Lalich
February 18, 1933 ~ June 5, 2006
Daniel D.”Doodles” Lalich, 73, “a sinner saved by grace” of Follansbee, passed away Monday, June 05, 2006 at the Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio.
Born February 18, 1933 in Weirton, he was the son of the late Vajo and Mildred Davich Lalich. Daniel was also preceded in death by his brothers Sam Lalich and Milan and George Dadasovich and sisters Zora Lalich, Mary Dadasovich and Nadlie Fouty.
Guided and taught by Coach Carl Hamill, Dan won All State recognition as a half back and kicker. Hw was a member of the 1949 Weir High State Championship Football Team. After graduating High School, Dan played College Football for West Liberty State College, where he studied Art. He was employed at Weirton Steel, and served as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Jefferson County. Doodles was a self taught Artist since Childhood and was known throughout the region for his artwork. For the last 33 years, Dan was also known through out the Ohio Valley for his witnessing and preaching the word of Jesus Christ. He hosted his own Radio Ministry “ Jesus is Coming Soon” on WHK AM Radio out of Cleveland, OH.
Doodle’s survivors include his son Daniel Lalich, MD of New York , NY, daughter Darlene Gill and her husband John of Phoenix, Arizona and two sisters, Anne Lalich and Sarah ‘Sikey’ Baltich of Weirton.
The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM on Thursday.
Entombment will follow at Highland Hills Memorial Gardens in Follansbee.
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Danny and Darlene, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, Danny was a good friend, I worked with him in Jefferson County Juvenile Court many years ago. He brought me to the Lord Oct. 29, 1979. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
My annual trip back to Weirton and the Serbian church picnic won’t be the same Now that Doodles is gone!!! How we enjoyed talking about family and friends and Cove School Marlene Heights pool and dear old Weir high. Doots, you may be gone but i’m sure that every year at the Serb picnic your presence will be felt.. I will miss you old friend…Till then!!! Coke
Dan, Darlene,Ann and Sarah, I am saddened to hear of your loss. My Dad Coach Hamill always said that Dan besides being a sparkplug on the championship team kept the locker room loose with his jokes. He always talked about my Dad whenever I would see him at a game. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know without his legs he will be happier with HIM. love, Jerry and Carl Hamill
Danny’s love of the Lord had a profound effect on my own spiritual life. After I gave my life to Jesus I would think of Danny and his courage and commitment to the Lord as a source of strength and inspiration. To his family, my wife and I share your loss. Vjecnaja pamjat Peter P.
Danny, I know you are at peace now. The years that we worked together will live in my memory forever. Even though we went our seperate ways, you were always my friend, and always will be. May GOD rest your soul,and live with him in eternal peace. I love you Dan.
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Danny. He was truly a “good person.” May his blessed soul rest in peace. You most certainly have our deepest sympathy.