John Vincent Johnson

JOHN VINCENT JOHNSON, age 76 years, of Fawn Grove, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00 am at York Hospital in York, PA. John was the husband of Sandra (Byrd) Johnson and they observed their 51st. wedding anniversary on August 18, 2024.
Born in Harrisburg, PA on March 27, 1948, John was the oldest of three sons born to the late Vincent A. and Mary P. (Linkous) Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Eric and Bob.
John served the community as an educator in South Eastern School District for 35 years, five years teaching 6th. grade at Stewartstown Elementary, followed by five years teaching 7th. grade Math, and twenty-five years teaching 7th. grade Social Studies at South Eastern Middle School. He loved teaching!
John's community service extended to local government where he served 24 years as Peach Bottom Township Supervisor and 18 years on the township's planning commission.
He was a lifelong member of his church, Gatchellville Community of Christ, where he served performing building and grounds maintenance.
One of John's passions was local and PA history, especially Gettysburg Battlefield where he enjoyed giving guided tours to his friends.
He also loved classic cars, in particular Covairs where he served as Vice-President of the Central Pennsylvania Covair Club. More recently, John purchased his first Corvette, which made him feel ten years younger when he got behind the wheel.
John enjoyed hobby farming, focusing on raising blueberries to share with his friends and for sale at the local market. John was a loving husband and father, and a loyal brother, brother-in-law, son and friend.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by,
Two children,
Kate Jaworski, and her husband, Joe
Micah Johnson, and his wife, Casey
Four grandchildren,
Emmett, Elicia, Chase, and Miles
The visitation will be held on Sunday, February 9 from 3-5 pm at the Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main St., Delta, PA and on Monday, from 10-11 am immediately preceding the funeral service at 11 am on Monday, February 10.
Officiating will be his ministers, Elder Scott Vojcsik and Elder Mark Hamilton of the Gatchellville Community of Christ.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory to the Gatchellville Community of Christ, 2286 New Park Rd., New Park, PA 17352 would be appreciated.