Daniel Mark Johnston

We deeply mourn the passing of Mr. Daniel Mark Johnston, a beloved member of our community who bless this world with his presence from May 10, 1957, until his untimely departure on April 12, 2026.

He is preceded in death by, his mother, Mary Hurley; father, Lee Johnston; sister, Janice Coile; nephew, Michael Brown, and niece, Lisa Brown. Surviving relatives, sister, Denise French; brother, David Johnston; niece, Lori Brown.

Daniel had a passion for music, especially Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash, among other country music stars. Danny was also an avid antiquarian, deriving immense joy from antiquing and preserving beautiful relics of the past. Special thanks to his Best buddy, Matthew Pijan, who opened up his home, and shared all holidays with Dan, and always had the time to take Dan antiquing. We also wish to thank the caregivers at Pastika Independent Living - especially Jodi Kalinke and Jamie Pastika, among the other caregivers, Jessica, Ginger and Lee, who took great care of Dan for the last 13 yrs. - we will be forever grateful for that.

Danny had a beautiful black cat, Orchid, who was his faithful companion, who rested on his lap for hours at a time, a pure and simple Love. Known for his infectious laughter, Daniel was a jokester at heart, perpetually brightening rooms with his Jokes and his lively spirit. He adored laughter, and his wit was as sharp as it was warm. His ever-present sense of humor will be sorely missed but remembered fondly. As we remember Daniel, we honor his vibrant life, his enduring legacy, and the laughter and love he shared. His life was a testament to the power of kindness, humor, and living each day fully. He will be deeply missed, but his memory and the positive impact he left on our hearts will live on forever.