Robert L. Johnson, 79, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at his residence.

A native of Willow Street, he was the son of the late Clinton R. Johnson, Jr. and Mary (Childs) Johnson, and the husband of Delana Hoffman Johnson of Willow Street.  They were married on April 28, 1955.

Bob was employed for the majority of his life as a welder for High Steel Structures and other companies in the Lancaster area.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed as his hobby selling antiques.

He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War.

In addition to his wife of 56 years, he is survived by a daughter, Delana C.A. Johnson of East Petersburg; two sons:  Robert "Lee" Johnson, Jr. and his wife Rita S. of Mt. Airy, MD, and Shawn R. Johnson of Holtwood; a grandson, Trey M. Johnson; a sister, Doris Kirch and her husband William of Lancaster; and a brother, Edward Johnson of Columbia.  He was preceded in death by two sisters:  Mary Jane Weaver and Peg Sears; and a brother, Clinton R. Johnson, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 AM on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA  17603 with Msgr. Thomas H.  Smith as Celebrant.  Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park with full military honors provided by the Red Rose Veteran's Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 9 to 10 AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the church at the above address or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave. Suite 310, White Plains, NY  10605. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-872-5041