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Dana Johnston Obituary

Dana L. Johnston, 53, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born May 15, 1971, in Washington, a son of the late H. Robert and Catherine Lena Grego Johnston. Dana was a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School Class of 1989. In 1994, he graduated from Washington & Jefferson College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a Minor in Mathematics. After graduating college, Dana founded what is now known as Johnston and Associates Private Wealth Advisors. In 2022, Dana was proud to welcome his son, Zack into the business. Dana loved hunting, traveling and riding motorcycles with Zack. Surviving are his wife of 27 years, Jennifer Meyer Johnston; a son, Zackary R. "Zack" Johnston; two sisters, Roxie (Michael) Zeman of Florida, and Tracy Johnston (Dennis) Caruso of Elizabeth; a brother, Lloyd "Bob" (Barb) Johnston of Canonsburg; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dana was preceded in death by a brother, Harold R. Johnston, Jr. (wife Joyce survives). Friends and relatives are welcome from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, (724-941-3211). At the request of the family, services and interment will be private.

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Published by Observer-Reporter from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2024.

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Michael Inks

February 20, 2025

Jen and Zach, I´m so sorry for your loss.

Don and Barbara Lane

July 4, 2024

We are so saddened to hear of Dana´s passing. His contribution to the Pelican Lake Motorcoach Resort was considerable. We will miss him.

Colin Pandohie

June 26, 2024

Jen and Zack...I am shocked and sad to hear of Dana's passing as I just found out about it. My sincere and deepest condolences to you both and your entire family.

Myrna Loper

June 24, 2024

Our deepest condolences to you Jen an Zack. We love you.
Zack, Myrna and Zemar Loper

Heather Popeck

June 14, 2024

I´m so very sorry to hear of Dana´s passing. He always had a smile on his face and loved his life to the fullest with great adventures. God rest his soul. My deepest sympathy to his wife and the entire family. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers God bless

Sam & Donna Duncan

June 14, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sam&Donna Duncan

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Tim O'Leary

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Connie & Craig Wood

June 14, 2024

To Jen and Zack, Craig and I are so sad to hear of Dana's sudden passing. Please know that you both and your families are in our prayers. May God hold him in the palm of his hands and allow Dana to rest in peace.

Connie and Craig Wood

Tammy and Dan Krisher

June 13, 2024

My first memory of Dana was when my husband, son and I moved to Pennsylvania in the summer of 2014. When we met Dana at a baseball practice, we didn´t know a single person in PA and it showed. He immediately made us feel like we were part of the group and the rest was history. Dana and Jenn were so welcoming and kind to us and made us feel like we were part of their family. We knew immediately that we had made lifetime friends. Dana made me laugh so much and we loved him very much. RIP my friend.

Alysha Gerba

June 13, 2024

I was always a picky eater and Dana made sure I tried new things. My food palette has definitely broadened because of him!

Michael J.

June 13, 2024

I will always fondly remember the crazy times we had in our youth, I regret that we never reconnected. My condolences to the Johnston family. Rest in peace, Dana. Your old neighbor, Mike J.

armando c

June 13, 2024

My condolences on your loss. May God Bless you and your family

Mary Ann Murray

June 13, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am Fr. Bob Meyer's sister. I spoke to Dana in April. He was in Florida. I would talk to him a couple of times a year regarding Bob's health and needs. He was always so pleasant and caring. He was a great man and I know he will be greatly missed.

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