Robert D. Johnson, 86, of Bradford, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Pavilion at BRMC.

He was born on July 2, 1936 in Bradford, the son of the late David and Elizabeth Iddings Johnson.

He was a 1954 graduate of the Bradford Area High School.

On August 9, 1958 in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church he married Marilyn A. Merkt; who survives.

He was a member of the BAHS Alumni Association and a former member of 50+.  He also enjoyed spending time with his wife and their many friends on their various road trips.

He was employed by the local oil refinery for forty six years until he retired from ARG in 2000.

In addition to his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Johnson of Bradford; he is also survived by one son, Gregg (Evelyn) Johnson of The Woodlands, TX; two daughters, Christine (Steven) Moyer of Bradford and Kelly (Rocky DeCasper) Frisina of Bradford; eight grandchildren, Brandon Moyer, Katie Williamson, Erica Moyer, Carley Frisina, Natalie Frisina, Nick Johnson, Shannon Johnson and Adriana Johnson and six great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Mark Johnson and one granddaughter, Sarah Johnson.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc. from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 1:00 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. James Gutting, senior associate pastor of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, officiating.

Private burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Mascho Funeral Home, Inc.  

Online Condolences can be expressed at www.maschofuneral.com.