Daniel Vincent Staib

DANIEL VINCENT STAIB of Joppatowne, MD, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at his home. He was 23.

Born in Baltimore on May 15, 1983, he was the son of Donald Faber Staib, Jr. and Linda Ann Baker Staib.

Daniel graduated with honors from Joppatowne High School as a member of the Class of 2001. He hoped to pursue a career in graphic design. In the meantime, he worked in landscaping, home building, and construction. As a teen, he volunteered as a camp counselor at the Joppatowne Swim Club.

Dan was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Joppatowne, where he received all of his sacraments and participated in the youth ministry activities. He also had been involved in community service.

He enjoyed sports, playing soccer, basketball, football, and swimming. He was a Ravens, Orioles, and Nascar fan. He liked movies, games, music, and attending concerts. Daniel enjoyed art work and was a unique sketch artist and creative writer.

In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by his older brother, Donald Francis Staib (“Duffy”) and his brother’s wife Lisa Marie Adams Staib, both formerly of Joppatowne, MD, but now in Rising Sun, MD, his younger brother, David John Staib of Joppatowne, MD, and his nieces, Cierra Brooke Staib, Alyssa Brienna Staib, and Delaney Gabrielle Staib, all in Rising Sun, MD. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, and cousins.

His strength, his inner goodness, his caring, his strong will, his creative abilities, his sense of pride, his special sense of humor and especially, his wonderful free spirit, will always be missed by his family and friends. May Daniel be at peace now as he remains always loved and forever in their hearts.

Pallbearers will be his brothers and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 4700 Mt. Hope Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215.