Daniel "Dan" Charles Darney, 51, of California, MD died at his residence on February 17, 2012. Born on January 31, 1961 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Vera Mae Darney and George Frederick Darney, III.

Dan is survived by his siblings; Linda Zimmerman (Nathan) of Amhearst, VA, Eve Moreno of Torrance, CA., Susan Trossbach of Leonardtown, MD., and George F. Darney, IV of California, MD. Dan is also survived by his nephews and nieces; Robert Laabs (Vickie), of Lexington, VA., Shannon Bates of China, Joshua Trossbach and Linda Trossbach both of Lusby, MD., Dawn Zimmerman, and Robin Laabs both of Lexington Park, MD.

In addition to his parents Dan was preceded in death by his sister Yvonne McKenzie.

Dan moved to St. Mary's County in 1971 and graduated from Great Mills High School in 1979. He was the owner of DC & D Painting for 18 years. Dan enjoyed fishing and watching sports.

All arrangements are private.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.