Norman Clair Johnston

Norman Clair Johnston, 84 Poland- Norman Clair Johnston, 84, of 259 N. Main Street, died Thursday morning at his residence. Mr. Johnston was born December 5, 1921 in Indiana, Pa., a son of Simon and Mabel Gibson Johnston. He came to Poland in 1956. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Johnston served in World War II. He was a carpenter by trade and was employed by several prominent local contractors before retiring in 1985. Mr. Johnston was a member of the Poland United Methodist Church, Carpenters Local 171 and Lowellville Rod and Gun Club. He leaves his wife the former Audrey Martin whom he married October 29, 1948; four daughters, Debbie (Paul) Denmeade of Poland, Cindy Charlotte of North Olmsted, Ohio, Cathy (Larry) Duck of Poland and Julie (Garry) Stone of Darien, Illinois; and five grandchildren. Besides his parents, Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by one son, John Johnston, two brothers, Eugene and Wilmer Johnston, and an infant granddaughter, Stacey Denmeade. Private funeral services will be held Saturday. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com

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