Stuart E. Johnson

BEAVER FALLS– Stuart E. Johnson, 88, of Cut Off Road, passed away Saturday September 7, 2024, at his home, under the loving care of his family and Lewis County Hospice.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 21 years, Donna; a son, James Johnson of Castorland; five step-sons, Lynn (Anne) Petzoldt of Beaver Falls; Larry Petzoldt and his companion (Christine Dorn) of Castorland, Leslie Petzoldt and his companion, (Kelly Nolan) of New Bremen; Loren (Rita) Petzoldt of Westfield, VT; Lansing (Marcy) Petzoldt of Lowville; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law from his first marriage, Ronald (Eleanor) Herzig of Beaver Falls; Benjamin Herzig of VA; Linda (Tim) Arnette of V A; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his first wife, Donna in 2003; and a sister, Phyllis Matuszak in 2014.

Stuart was born on November 11, 1935 at home in Castorland, NY, a son of the late Lloyd “Tommy” and Elizabeth Valin Johnson.  He graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1953 and attended Morrisville College.  He worked for Gerald A. Nortz for two years.  On August 16, 1956, he married Donna Herzig at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Beaver Falls.  The couple made their home on the Second Road, Castorland.  Stuart worked for J. P. Lewis Mill in Beaver Falls for 42 ½ years, retiring on December 30, 1998 as production foreman.  Mrs. Johnson passed away on January 7, 2003.  On October 3, 2003, he married Donna Eaton Petzoldt at Salem Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Bruce Lyndaker officiating.  He was a member of the Railroad Society of Northern New York, Croghan.  He enjoyed old time country music, bluegrass music, and dancing.  He also enjoyed swimming.  Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family.

Calling hours will be held from Noon to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Salem Christian Fellowship Church, Beaver Falls with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m., at the church.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery Annex, Beaver Falls, at the convenience of the family.  Donations may be made in his memory to Salem Christian Fellowship Church, 9586 Beaver Falls Road, Beaver Falls, NY 13305 or Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367.

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