Donna Jean Kumer

Donna Jean Kumer, 86, of Hickory, died May 19, 2022, in Woodside Place, Washington. She was born October 18, 1935, in Washington, the daughter of the late James and Veronica Schmit McFarland. Donna graduated from Hickory High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo, getting her hair and nails done, and going out to eat and to the casino. She watched game shows on tv and was an avid Steelers fan. She made the best chicken noodle soup. Donna loved sitting on the porch at her daughter’s farm and attending grandchildren’s sporting events. On June 5, 1953, Donna married John Kumer, who died December 26, 2016. Surviving is a son, Ralph A. Kumer (the late Frances), of Washington; a daughter, Terri L. McGinnis (Richard), of Washington; grandchildren, Carly McGinnis, Richard McGinnis, Gregory J. Kumer, Jr., Joshua Kumer, Laken Kumer, Bridgette Davis, Linda Buchert, Marcy Morosko, Jackie Ann Gurdish, Timmy Reedy, Jennifer Poland, Thomesina Sonson; several great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Sherri Kumer, of Hickory. Preceding her in death were son, Gregory J. Kumer; daughter, Cindy R. Poland; and brother, James McFarland. Friends and family will be received Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where a service will be held Thursday, May 26, at 12 pm. Interment to follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with her husband.