Robert Frank Johnson

Robert F. Johnson, age 92 of Cortland passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born in Moss Grove, PA on February 5, 1932, to the late Frank R. and Una Edna Grafton Johnson. 

He was a 1950 graduate of Bazetta High School; he married his wife, Mary Jo Hall in 1967 together they attended Cortland Christian Church. He drove semis for various companies for 44 years until his retirement. In his retirement he began driving buses for Community Bus Services. He was also a 70-year member of the Cortland Masonic Lodge #529. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Johnson; parents; daughter, Julie A. Gardner; infant sister, Karen Johnson and sister, Sharen Totten; brother, Clair (Florence) Johnson; brothers-in-law, Nick Bellitt and Rudy Laurich. 

He survived by his children, Darren (Lynne) Johnson, Ronna (Anthony) Nazarini, Judene (Greg) Ainsley, and Jill Coen (Jim Coen deceased); grandchildren, Amanda (Jamie) Bland, Abbie (Dan) Lawrence, Jacob Johnson, Julianne Johnson, James (Sarah) Coen, Jr., Alicia (Jeremy) Coen; great grandchildren, Brooklynne (Dashawn) Parker, Keegan Bland, Rylan Bland, Cooper Lawrence, Elliana Lawrence, Marlei Coen-Young, Kaydence Coen; great great grandchildren, Cassius Parker and Mireya Parker; son-in-law, Jim (Beth) Gardner; sisters, Kathleen Laurich and Erma Jean Bellitt; brothers, Kenneth (Marge) Johnson, James (Judy) Johnson, and Donald (Gail) Johnson; brother-in-law, Neil Totten. 

The family would like to extend a Special Thanks to: Patriot at Home and Mark Schuller and Patriot Hospice Nurses who went above and beyond. Care Builders and Angel Care for aides. A very special thanks to “adopted daughter” Sandy McCaren for love and devotion to both Bob and Mary Jo. 

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cortland Christian Church. 

Calling hours will be held 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM Saturday, October 5, 2024 with a Masonic Service at 1:45 PM provided by the Cortland Masonic Lodge #529 at Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel 164 N. High St. Cortland, OH 44410. A graveside service and interment will be held 2:30 PM at Dugan Cemetery Fowler, OH. Online condolences can be made at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.