Obituaries
September 3, 2022

Donald L. Johnson – Lincoln Borough

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Donald L. Johnson, 78, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at UPMC East. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he retired as an electronic technician for Westinghouse Seimans in Oakdale. He attended Glassport United Methodist Church and was a member of American Legion Post 801 in Roscoe and the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen Association. Born Nov. 16, 1943, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Arthur and Dora Stoops Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, M. Kathleen  (Bennett) Holmes Johnson; children, Tammy (Ken) Argyros of Elizabeth, Donald (Christene) Holmes of Liberty Borough, Patricia (Thomas) Yeager of Lincoln Borough, and Denise (Joe) Gray of Allenport; grandchildren, Amy (Jesse), Seth (Stacey), Jesse (Alex), April (Matt), Tyler (Taylor), Amanda, Ashley (Brandon), Victoria (Nick), Alexis (Matthew) and Alayna; 13 great-grandchildren; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Daniel Johnson; and brothers, Tilden and William Johnson. Friends will be received at PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 North Second Ave., Elizabeth, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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