William T. Johnson Jr. 1940-2024

Born in Youngstown on Oct. 22, 1940, Bill was the son of the late William T. and Lucille Frondorf Johnson.

On Oct.16, 1999, Bill married his beloved wife, the former Shirley Beard. She preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 2019.

Bill retired from General Electric, where he had been a foreman in the lamp plant.

Bill served his country as a member of the United States Army.

He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Bill was a longtime blood donor and earned his 30-gallon donor pin. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, going hunting and fishing. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bill’s greatest joy was the time he spent with his family.

Bill is survived by his children, Maureen Dierfield, Sharlene Warner (Frank), William T. Johnson III (Laura), Shawn Johnson (Joanne), Brenda Breetz (Willie) and Brian Johnson (Carey); stepdaughter, Stephanie Bell (Dan) and stepson, Chris Meier; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Colangelo; and great-granddaughter, Aribella Ritter.

Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 3000 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Richard Nero will officiate.

Online condolences may be offered at www.decarbofh.com.

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