Larry P. Johnson Sr.

Larry P. Johnson Sr. obituary, Portville, NY

Larry P. Johnson Sr.

Larry Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Guenther Funeral Home Inc - Olean on Mar. 26, 2026.
Larry P. Johnson Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather

Portville- Larry P. Johnson Sr. passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.

Larry was born in Olean on March 14, 1946, the son of the late Lawrence and Alene Johnson. On November 15, 1974, he married the former Sari Church, who survives.

A 1965 graduate of Portville Central School, Larry went on to work for Olean Wholesale as a truck driver. He retired in 2009 after working for the Wholesale for 35 years. Larry was a volunteer firefighter and a life member of the Westons Mills Fire Dept. He also served as a past assistant chief and was an advanced EMT. He loved camping with his friends and riding his Harley when he could.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sari; his children, Steve (Bonnie) Johnson, Eric Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Jennifer (Steve) Brantley, Anthony (Tammy) Scalfaro, and Terry (Tracy) Scalfaro; 17 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Cindy Osika and Susan Johnson; his brother, David (April) Johnson; and a special daughter-in-law, Stacey Johnson.

He was predeceased by 2 sons, Jeremy Johnson and Larry (LP) Johnson Jr., and a sister, Diane Bettencourt.

Per Larry's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Westons Mills Fire Dept. PO Box 601, Westons Mills, NY 14788.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com

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