Russell C. Johnson

Russell C. “Old Pennsylvania Bobcat” Johnson, 91, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, March 12,  2019 in Ephrata after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Dawn Seese Johnson, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage.

Born in Glenmore, he was the son of the late Walter A. & Lula E. Greist Johnson. He was a long-time member of Wagontown Chapel and graduate of Scott High School. He retired from PECO, building maintenance division.

He is survived by three daughters: Linda S. Diem, wife of M. James Diem, of New Holland, Carol A. Baughman, wife of James R. Baughman, of Manheim, and Rebecca J. Glick, wife of Elam S. Glick of Paradise; seven grandchildren, Troy Gehring, James D. Baughman, husband of Kelly, Eric D. Baughman, husband of Jennifer, Kerri Gonzalez, wife of Mark, David A. Glick, Jesse B. Glick, husband of Tianna, and Kyle C. Glick; eight great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six step great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.  Additionally he survived by his sister-in-law Frances Johnson who is the widow of the late John Johnson.

A celebration of Russell's life will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 18 from Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, PA 19365. A visitation period will take place from 10 AM until the start of the service. Interment will directly follow at Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery of East Fallowfield.