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1939
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2016
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Francis Johnston Obituary
February 22, 1939 - October 27, 2016
Chambersburg
Francis "Frank" D. Johnston, 77, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Born February 22, 1939, in West Chester, he was the son of the late Francis and Marion Nilan Johnston.
A 1961 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, Frank earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Adminisration. He then entered the U.S. Army, where he served honorably for two years. A computer analyst, Frank worked in Civil Service, retiring from Letterkenny Army Depot in 1994, after 30 years of service. A devout catholic, Frank was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Frank was proud of his Irish heritage and greatly enjoyed a trip to Ireland to meet relatives. He loved baseball and was extremely knowledgeable about baseball history. He played an important "behind the scenes" role in the founding of The House of Grace, a ministry for women.
Surviving is his wife of 48 years, Janet Shriver Johnston, whom he married in 1968; and his son, James "Jim" Johnston of Chambersburg.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate Frank's life on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA, where Rev. Fr. Brian Olkowski will celebrate.There will be a private interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Spiritrust Lutheran Hospice, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202 or to the House of Grace, 307 Lincoln Way E., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed on Frank's Book of Memories page at
www.geiselfuneralhome.com
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Sandra Frye Van Metre
September 29, 2024
Frank was married to my cousin, Janet Shriver Johnston, and I am looking for her address or phone number. We have lost touch over the years and I would dearly love to see and/or talk with her. My email is [email protected]. If any of you know how she is or where she is, will you please email me? Thank you.
Terry Clopper
October 24, 2023
Frank was a very good friend of mine. We worked together for many years at DESCOM. He was always there when I needed help to solve a problem. We often ate together at the cafeteria.
Terry Clopper
October 25, 2022
I still think of Frank alot times. He would always help me solve computer problems at LKY. We ate lunch together at LKY sometimes.
Terry and Doris Clopper
November 6, 2016
Our prayers, sympathy and thoughts are for you Janet and your family. Frank and I worked a lot of years together at Letterkeny depot. He was always willing to help me solve computer problems. He was a very good friend.
Dawn Hamsher
October 31, 2016
My prayers are with you, Janet. I was looking for a verse to add. What came to me was "God is love." May His love fall on you and your family like an enveloping blanket, warm and comforting, for He loves you so.
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