Carl Johnson

PORT ALLEGANY - Carl G. Johnson, 84, of Roulette passed away Aug. 14, 2025, at Sena Kean Manor in Smethport, surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was born March 27, 1941, in Altoona, son of Gustaf and Dorothy Lind Johnson. On June 22, 1963, in State College, he married his wife of 53 years, Bonna J. Bloom, who preceded him in death on Aug. 8, 2016.
He was a graduate of Altoona High school, and Penn State University with a degree in agriculture. Carl and Bonna, alongside each other, owned and operated Johnson Excavating in Roulette.
Carl was known for his knowledge in completing excavating jobs alongside his son Jerry, and hauling gravel from his gravel pit in his "Blue Pete" all across Potter and McKean counties. Upon retirement from the gravel and excavation business, he then drove a log truck for a period of time before officially retiring.
Carl was a life member of Roulette Fire Department. He previously served on the Port Allegany School District board, having been instrumental in the building of the current elementary school. He was a member of Riverside United Methodist Church of Roulette, and most recently served as a Roulette Township supervisor.
Carl filled his children, Jerry and Pam, with the entrepreneurial spirit. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed helping with SPS Goat Farm alongside Pam. In his younger years, Carl enjoyed stock car racing at the McKean County Raceway with his son. Carl was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending many winters fishing Lake Okeechobee in Florida with his wife, Bonna. He enjoyed riding his side-by-side on "the hill," fishing at "the pond," camping, boating and spending time with his family.
He is survived by one son, Jerry (Karen) Johnson of Roulette; one daughter, Pam (Scott) Davenport of Roulette; two granddaughters, Stacey (Craig) Kinney of Port Allegany and Sydney Davenport of Gold; three great-grandchildren, Karli, Camrin and Mack Kinney of Port Allegany; brother-in-law, Barry (Diane) Bloom of State College; and his companion Janet Lehtonen.
In addition to his wife, Bonna, Carl was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 17, 2025) and noon to 1 p.m. Monday (Aug. 18, 2025) at Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc., 105 Main St., where funeral services will immediately follow Monday's visitation. The Rev. Jim Cannistraci, pastor of Riverside Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Hill Cemetery, Roulette.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Roulette Fire Department or Riverside Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.