Philip E. Johns

1945 - 2023

Philip E. Johns

ORCHARD PARK --- Philip E. Johns of Armor Duels Road passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital.

Phil was born on February 12, 1945, in Olean and was the son of Leroy and Elizabeth Guenther Johns. On August 27, 1966, in Delevan he married his loving wife Linda Faust, who survives.

Phil was a 1962 graduate of D.M.C.S and continued his education to St. Bonaventure University to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Math. He taught for three years before working for Motorola in Arcade as an Electromechanical Technician. Phil volunteered at Meals on Wheels and Machias Youth Commission for 10 years. He was a Holy family church trustee and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Philomena's. Phil volunteered in the Machias Fire Department for 46 years and served as Fire Commissioner for 30 years.

Beside his loving wife, Phil is survived by his two sons: Andrew (Sandra) Johns of Alexandria, VA., and Benjamin (Lan) Johns of Potomac, MD., three grandchildren: Cynthia (John) Delpizzo, Evelyn Johns, and Fiana Johns, three brothers: Thomas (Patti) Johns, Eugene (Barbara) Johns, and Joseph (Mary) Johns.

Phil was predeceased by his parents, a son Nathan, and a granddaughter Becky.

A memorial luncheon will be held at the Machias Fire Hall on Sunday, November 12th at 1:00pm followed by a memorial gathering until 4:00pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Philomena's Roman Catholic Church on Monday, November 13th at 10:00am. Burial will be in Yorkshire Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home 7 North Main Street, Franklinville, NY 14737. Online condolences can be made at https://www.babbitteastonfh.com/

Memorials may be made to the Machias Volunteer Fire department at 9548 Main Street, Machias; St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church at 26 Plymouth Ave, Franklinville, or the Franklinville Food Pantry - Catholic Charities at 28 Park Square Franklinville, NY 14737