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John Johnson Obituary
He was born Feb. 22, 1948, in Kane, Pa., the son of the late Paul W. and Pauline Speedy Johnson.
John was raised in Hazelhurst, Pa., and was a graduate of Smethport High School. He was first employed at L. C. Whitford Co. in Wellsville, and later was a architectural liaison, involved with large scale improvement projects at Alfred State College and Alfred University. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially football. He loved hunting, fishing and the great outdoors.
He is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth (Aaron) Partridge, Jennifer (Steven) Vogel and Sarah (James) Crook; four grandchildren, Shelby Partridge, Tyler (Katelyn) Partridge, William Partridge and Sammy Crook; a brother, George "Zip" Speedy; a sister, Judith Shunk; a good friend; her children; and her grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service is being planned for a later date. Please consider memorial donations to the SPCA Serving Allegany County.
To leave online condolences, please visit embserfuneralhome.com.
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Beverly Macauley
December 9, 2018
RIP John. You are gone too soon and will be woely mised by any. To your family, much love always. Aunt Bev
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