Obituaries
Christopher J. Johnston, 50
Christopher J. Johnston, 50 , of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at his residence. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Kathryn (Byers) Johnston of Quarryville and the late Bayard S. Johnston. Christopher was married to Stephanie M. (Sok) Johnston on May 5th, 1996.
Mr. Johnston was employed by RR Donnelly as an Assistant Pressman for 28 years. He was an avid Eagles fan with season tickets and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Christopher graduated from Lampeter – Strasburg in 1976.
Surviving are his mother, wife, one son, Michael J. Johnston of Ephrata, one daughter, Emily C. Johnston at home, one brother, Peter Johnston, husband of Jane, of East Berlin, three sisters, Carol, wife of Steve Bowman of Chambersburg, Nancy, wife of Jim Bloodsworth of California, Susan, wife of Randy Rambo of Buck, several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc, 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA, 17551 on Saturday, March 14th, 2009 at 2PM. There will be a visitation from 12PM until the time of the service. Contributions may be made in Christopher’s memory to Susquehanna Bank, savings account #10006604051, Johnston family fund, Willow Street Office, 200 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street, 17584 or National Multiple Sclerosis Society 2028 State St, East Petersburg, PA, 17520. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.
Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page
Dear Mrs. Johnston,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
Mr. Luc T. Pham & Family
A friend from R. R. Donnelley Dept. LGM
Dear Steph, Emily and Michael,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My God bless you now and always.
Love, Robbie and Mark Jones and family
Stephie — I love you. My heart is just aching for all you’ve been through. I am so grateful that you were Chris’ wife, and that he experienced a true and abiding love with you even in the midst of his demons and struggles.
I will pray that as you heal from all of this you’ll be able to remember with joy the Chris that you married, and you’ll remember our Johnston family gatherings with a smile on your face.
And I will pray for peace in your heart.
Love, Carol
Steph,
I am so thankful that you came into my brother’s life. You showed Chris what unconditional love is and I thank you for that. I know we didn’t always see eye to eye but I just want you to know I love you very much and I am always here for you and Emily.
Love, Sue
Dear Mrs Johnston & Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and a loss of a Friend. Chris was always one of the friends I have had at RR Donnelley for 25 years, that could make you laugh when you needed to the most. I remember having many conversations with him about our Families, and I know he loved all of you dearly.He will be missed.
God Bless you and your Family
Sincerely,
Phil Lenhert,
An old friend from Dept.LGR
I have known Chris since high school, and have worked with him for the last 26 years at RRD. We wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the Johnston Family. May the Lord keep, and Bless this Family. Carol and Robert Martin
Dear Stephanie, Chris’ children, and Chris’ family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. I’ll remember all the good times at Muddy Creek Forks during trout season with Chris. And the 28 years that I had the pleasure of knowing him at Donnelley. He is already deeply missed. We pray that time will heal your heart and the good memories of Chris will survive.
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hohenwarter and family
A long time friend from LGR
Johnston Family,
It is with saddened heart that I hear of Chris’s death. Although it has been more than 20 years since I last saw Chris, I have fond memories of our early years. One particular night comes to mind. We were at a party until 4:00 AM and Chris had no ride so we took my brothers car and I drove him home. It was the first time I ever drove and I had no license since I was only 15. Foolish things kids do but we laughing all the way.
It is my sincere hope that your bereavement passes quickly and you to are left with the best of memories.
Sincerely,
Jim Work
Lampeter Strasburg Class of 1976
Dear Steph & Emily,
Ross was in Tennessee with Valerie, Abbey, Emma & Wyatt and Nancy is in the hospital, so we just learned today (Mar 16)about Chris. Please know that you all are in our prayers. We counted it a real privilege to know Chris thru you two. May God bless you richly in these days ahead.
Ross & Nancy Weidman
