Bartel M. Johnston

Bartel M. Johnston

Bartel Johnston Obituary

Visit the New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside Location website to view the full obituary.

Bart Johnston went home to be with the Lord peacefully on May 8, 2025. He is predeceased by his parents Harry and Shirley Johnston, his daughters Katie Johnston, Erica Johnston and his grandson Cameron Johnston. He is survived by his wife Judy Johnston, children Kim Johnston, Rachel and Mario Abbondanzieri, his granddaughters Gianna, Alyssa and Ava Abbondanzieri, his brother, Brad Johnston and sisters Noreen Johnston and Deborah Pohl.

Bart retired from the NYS DOT in 2013 where he had many close friends. He will always be gratefully remembered as a loving, generous, funny husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 12:00 PM on at the American Legion- 3431 Gaines Basin Road, Albion, NY 14411.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside Location

2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626

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