Lee D. Rummel, 70, of Ligonier, passed away Friday January 9, 2026, in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio after a sudden illness. He was born April 29, 1955, in Johnstown a son of the late Leroy and Mildred Weaver Rummel.
Lee was a member of the First Church of the Brethren. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and spend time on his property in Somerset County. To his family members he was lovingly known as "Buster".
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Wanda Rummel.
He is survived by his loving wife Darlene Cerutti Rummel, sons; Michael D. Rummel of Johnstown and Matthew L. Rummel of Hawaii, brothers; Richard Rummel (Patti) and Larry Rummel (Terri) all of Windber, sisters; Connie Wyandt (Ray deceased) of Johnstown and Judy Weaver (Mark) of Windber, numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Thursday, January 15, from 2-4 and 6-8 at the McCabe Funeral Home, 144 East Main Street, Ligonier. His service will be conducted Friday, the 16th at 10 am in the First Church of the Brethren, 405 Route 271 Ligonier PA. Immediately after service interment will be made in the Berkey Cemetery, Windber.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley Youth Network P.O. Box 303, Ligonier, PA 15658 also known as "The Barn", an organization that reaches out to area high school students with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.