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Joseph Johnston Obituary

JOSEPH P. JOHNSTON JR., 60, OF SCHWENKSVILLE Joseph P. “Jay” Johnston Jr., 60, of Schwenksville, formerly of Collingdale and Swarthmorewood, passed away April 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Stewart) Johnston for 40 years. Born and raised in Swarthmorewood, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Alice E. (Quaile) Johnston. He was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the U. S. Army where he served from 1973-1979. He attended Widener University where he received his B.S. in Engineering. He was employed as a Project Engineer by Vencore, Inc., for 30 years. Jay loved to spend time with his family and in his words “Just liked to putz around the house.” In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Elaine Turzio and her husband, Anthony of Staten Island, NY, Jennifer Jensen and her husband, Adam of Harleysville, PA, and Elizabeth Johnston of Schwenksville, PA; five grandchildren, Jack and Aria Turzio, Lainey, Breanna, and Reagan Jensen; siblings Claire Voelker and her husband, Ken of Holmes, PA, Jeanie Finnegan and her husband, Michael of Sharon Hill, PA, William C. Johnston and his wife, Lynn (Corcoran) of Port Ewen, NY, and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James M. Johnston Family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 17 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville. The family will receive guests from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the R. L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home Inc., Skippack and Cedars and again Friday, April 17 from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Interment will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 South Sproul Rd., Springfield. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.rlwilliamsfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Mercury from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2015.

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Elaine

May 11, 2015

Missing you more everyday!

Rick Dill

April 17, 2015

Elaine, Our thoughts are with you. We really liked Jay. I'm sure he will be missed by many.

April 16, 2015

Dear Elaine and Family, I am saddened knowing that Jay is no longer with us. I will miss him. And this world will miss his good nature, his good spirit. My thoughts are with all of you. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything. Sincerely, Byron Bravo

April 16, 2015

I worked with Jay for many years at GE/Lockheed/The SI. He was a true gentleman and pleasure to work with. He will be greatly missed. My prayers for the family. Sincerely, Eric Hofer

April 16, 2015

Dear Elaine and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this time of saddness on the loss of your husband. Our prayers are with you all.
Love Susan and family

Gary Z

April 15, 2015

We love you guys like family. Jay will certainly be missed and thought of often. Our prayers are with you all.

Foulques

April 15, 2015

Dear Craig and all the Johnstons,
My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. May you find comfort in loving memories.

April 15, 2015

Eddy and I were so glad we got a chance to get to get to know Jay..he will be missed.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers,
Karen

April 14, 2015

Elaine and Family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. From a Headstone in Ireland
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank and Janet Brogan

April 14, 2015

Elaine,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We are so sorry for your loss. your old neighbors from wolfenden ave.

kate & ken Marfilius

Butch Lucci

April 14, 2015

One of the Good Guys. Condolences to the family.

Michelle & Robert Miller

April 14, 2015

Dear Mrs. Johnston,
We are friends of your daughter Elaine. You and your family are in our prayers for peace and comfort. May HE give you strength at this time and always. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless!

Elaine

April 14, 2015

In lieu of flowers if anyone would like to donate to help transform the lives of those touched by Bladder cancer please consider donating to the BCAN at the link below. Thank you, Elaine

http://www.bcan.org/engage/donate-and-change-a-life/

Anthony Grech

April 14, 2015

To Craig and all the Johnstons.
We are so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Theresa McDonnell

April 14, 2015

Elaine and family. So incredibly sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you. Please message me if you need anything!!

Nancy (Johnston) Collier

April 14, 2015

Oh how I loved him and will always love him. My prayers will be with you all now and forever. God bless and keep you Elaine and all your wonderful family. Love always, Aunt Nancy

Craig LaBarge

April 14, 2015

I had the honor of knowing Jay for a long time at GE/Lockheed Martin/The SI. During the latter part of my career, I worked very closely with Jay and his team. His friendship and keen sense of humor made a sometimes difficult job a pleasure. He was a great guy and he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

michelle braverman

April 14, 2015

So sorry for your loss

April 14, 2015

Pixie and your family
We are shocked and saddened to hear this heart ripping news.You were everything to Jay. God Bless you especially during this difficult time.
We love you!
Margie and Art

April 14, 2015

May the love of Family and Friends carry all of You through this difficult time. Jay was a kind person and always a pleasure to be around with his great smile. We will miss him.
Peace,
John & Josephine

April 14, 2015

This is a sad loss! We are so sorry to all the Johnstons. When I think of Jay, I have to smile just thinking of his great laugh...... RIP cuz! Love Pat Johnston Gregg

Joe and Marsha

April 14, 2015

Elaine and girls,
We lost a great guy, husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed. All our love and sorrow to you.

Lisa-Ann Puntino

April 14, 2015

So sorry for you loss...Your family will be in our prayers

Larry Jansen

April 14, 2015

A childhood friend who was one of the "good guys"!!! You will be missed my friend!!! Prayers and thoughts to "Pixie" and the rest of the Johnston family! My heart is with you!!

Mary Anne E. Collins Knowles

April 14, 2015

I'm so very very sorry to hear your sad news. I will miss Jay so much but now you certainly have a special Angel watching over all of you. I loved Jay so much he was my big brother watching over me growing up, driving me to school everyday. Even this past year always caring and supporting me by texting me such kind words. I loved him and always will. Love and prayers for you guys always. Your Cousin, Mary Anne Collins Knowles

April 13, 2015

A great loss to the Johnston family. A great husband, father, Granddad, brother and cousin. Miss that smile already! xo

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R. L. Williams, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. - Skippack

3440 Skippack Pike Skippack Pike at Cedars Road, P.O. Box 667, Skippack, PA 19474

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St. Mary Catholic Church

40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, PA

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St. Mary Catholic Church

40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, PA

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