Obituary for Robert H. Johnston
Robert H. Johnston, 105 , of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side January 13, 2023.
He was born January 2, 1918 in Canonsburg, a son of the late James Harvey and Frances Weaver Johnston. After graduating from Cecil High School he began his career at Continental Can Company, Canonsburg; retiring 45 years later as Shipping Supervisor .
Following retirement ; he and his wife enjoyed traveling in their motor home; making many friends along the way.
He was a lifetime member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church serving in many ministries over the years and truly loved his church family .
He was a member of Chartiers Lodge #297 , member of former Millers Run Grange , former Buffalo Grange, John McMillan Reunion Commitee, Midway Senior Citizens, volunteer for S.C.O.R.E. (Service Core Of Retired Executives)
He was a car enthusiast; an avid gardener who participated in the Washington County Fair and found great satisfaction in the ribbons he received. He liked keeping busy; helping family and friends and looked forward to finding and fixing bicycles for the Toy Chest at church.
He was a wonderful husband; father; grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him. A true gentleman with a kind personality, a caring spirit and a warm smile.
On May 20, 1950; he married Dorothy Ott Johnston, deceased 2007.
Also deceased are both of his sons; Robert W. Johnston deceased August 2009, and Roger W. Johnston, deceased April 2021.
Surviving are his daughter, Linda Kay Hilderbrand; daughter-in-law, Chris Johnston; grandchildren, Chelsea Johnston, Hali Kay and David Hilderbrand. Great grandchildren; Cameron and Chloe Kingsley ; younger brother, William (Hazel)Johnston, many nieces , nephews, friends and his little body guard, Nellie Grace, his miniature dachshund who will be lost without him.
Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER-BOGAN. Friends and Family are welcome at 164 W. Pike St., Canonsburg 724-745-5810 on Tuesday 4-7pm and Wednesday 9:30 -10:30AM. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday 11AM at Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 W. Pike St., Canonsburg. Interment will be private.
He was born January 2, 1918 in Canonsburg, a son of the late James Harvey and Frances Weaver Johnston. After graduating from Cecil High School he began his career at Continental Can Company, Canonsburg; retiring 45 years later as Shipping Supervisor .
Following retirement ; he and his wife enjoyed traveling in their motor home; making many friends along the way.
He was a lifetime member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church serving in many ministries over the years and truly loved his church family .
He was a member of Chartiers Lodge #297 , member of former Millers Run Grange , former Buffalo Grange, John McMillan Reunion Commitee, Midway Senior Citizens, volunteer for S.C.O.R.E. (Service Core Of Retired Executives)
He was a car enthusiast; an avid gardener who participated in the Washington County Fair and found great satisfaction in the ribbons he received. He liked keeping busy; helping family and friends and looked forward to finding and fixing bicycles for the Toy Chest at church.
He was a wonderful husband; father; grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him. A true gentleman with a kind personality, a caring spirit and a warm smile.
On May 20, 1950; he married Dorothy Ott Johnston, deceased 2007.
Also deceased are both of his sons; Robert W. Johnston deceased August 2009, and Roger W. Johnston, deceased April 2021.
Surviving are his daughter, Linda Kay Hilderbrand; daughter-in-law, Chris Johnston; grandchildren, Chelsea Johnston, Hali Kay and David Hilderbrand. Great grandchildren; Cameron and Chloe Kingsley ; younger brother, William (Hazel)Johnston, many nieces , nephews, friends and his little body guard, Nellie Grace, his miniature dachshund who will be lost without him.
Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER-BOGAN. Friends and Family are welcome at 164 W. Pike St., Canonsburg 724-745-5810 on Tuesday 4-7pm and Wednesday 9:30 -10:30AM. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday 11AM at Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 W. Pike St., Canonsburg. Interment will be private.