George E. Johnston 1930-2025
CANFIELD — George Earl Johnston passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 94.
He was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Latrobe, Pa., to Ross and Marie Hall Johnston.
He attended Youngstown College one year before being drafted into the Army.
George married the love of his life, Mary Theresa Mahon, on May 2, 1952. They shared 57 years before her passing on Jan. 12, 2010.
George worked in customer relations for the East Ohio Gas Co., retiring in 1986.
He enjoyed swimming at the Jewish Community Center, going to Mountaineer and traveling.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; infant son, Mark; parents; and brothers, William and Kenneth.
He is survived by his nieces, Madonna (Joe) LoCicero of Canfield, Kathleen Mahon of Mineral Ridge, Christine (Joe) DeLuca of Canfield, Laura Murphy and Susan (Russell) Styranec, both of Sharon, Pa., and Karen C. (Robert) Donaldson of Leavenworth, Kansas; and nephews, Pat Mahon of Mineral Ridge and Ernest Johnston of Florida.
The family would like to thank the staff of the 600 Unit at Austin Woods for the kindness and care given to their uncle.
Private services were held Nov. 21.
George was buried in Calvary Cemetery next to his wife, Mary.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home.
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George E. Johnston 1930-2025
Together again
CANFIELD — George Earl Johnston passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 94.
He was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Latrobe, Pa., to Ross and Marie Hall Johnston.
He attended Youngstown College one year before being drafted into the Army.
George married the love of his life, Mary Theresa Mahon, on May 2, 1952. They shared 57 years together before her passing on Jan. 12, 2010.
George worked in customer relations for Ohio Edison, retiring in 1986.
He enjoyed swimming at the Jewish Community Center, going to Mountaineer and traveling.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; infant son, Mark; parents; and brothers, William and Kenneth.
He is survived by his nieces, Madonna (Joe) LoCicero of Canfield, Kathleen Mahon of Mineral Ridge, Christine (Joe) DeLuca of Canfield, Laura Murphy and Susan (Russell) Styranec, both of Sharon, Pa., and Karen C. (Robert) Donaldson of Leavenworth, Kansas; and nephews, Pat Mahon of Mineral Ridge and Ernest Johnston of Florida.
The family would like to thank the staff of the 600 Unit at Austin Woods for the kindness and care given to their uncle.
Private services were held Nov. 21, 2025. George was buried in Calvary Cemetery next to his wife, Mary.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home.
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