Obituary
David S. Johnson, 50, Cressona, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at Schuylkill Medical Center, Pottsville.
He was born in Philipsburg son of Paul A. and Brenda J. (Mihalko) Johnson. He married Elizabeth C. Espinoza in 1995.
Surviving are his wife; five children, Matthew (Alexandra) of Pittsburgh, Andrew, Alexandra, Maria and Nicholas Johnson all at home; his parents of Bellwood; a sister, Paula (Mark) Boorse of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a brother, Eric (Missy) of Bellwood ; two nieces, Kelsey and Madyson; and a nephew Landon.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sarah.
David was a 1984 graduate of Bellwood-Antis High School and retired in 2005 at the rank of Sergeant First Class in the US Army after 21 years of service. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Bellwood. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Friends will be received from 4-8pm Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Inc. Bellwood. A funeral service will be held at 10am Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Bellwood, the Rev. Jay A. Morris officiating.
Interment with military honors will be held at Beulah Cemetery, Ramey.
The family suggests contributions in David’s memory be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. or Trinity United Methodist Church, Bellwood, or Shriner’s Hospital for Children c/o Jaffa Shrine, Altoona.
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