Donald C Johnson

Donald C. Johnson, age 85, of North East, PA passed away on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born on August 9th, 1938 in North East, PA to the late Gaylord and Dorotha (Wilkinson) Johnson.

Don was a graduate of North East High School. He served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves. He worked for The Electric Materials Company in North East for 40 years.

Don was a member of The North East American Legion #105, Erie Siebenberger Club and was a former volunteer for Company 3 Police.

Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, western movies and music, and being in the outdoors.

Don loved facetiming with his grandchildren and catching up on their lives.

He loved when his little great grandchildren would greet him with a “Hi Pop/Gpop!”

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, sister Linda Palmer, and great granddaughter Madeline Mae Johnson.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Joyce (Skellie) Johnson whom he married on September 18, 1959; brother Richard Johnson and sister Diana Seman, children Leisa Hunzeker (Bill) and Mark Johnson (Nancy); grandchildren Ashley Bengele (Greg), Devin Parker (Andrew), Brian Hunzeker (Mary), Brady Hunzeker (Alexys), Chelsea Mayer (Shawn), Dustin Johnson (Deanna), Jackie Volzke (Ethan) and Kelly Johnson; 18 Great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call at the Park United Methodist Church on Saturday November 18th at 11:00 am. Private Interment at a later date. Memorials may be made to Park United Methodist Church, 30 North Lake Street, North East, PA 16428. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 South Lake St., North East. Please send condolences to elkinfh.com.

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