Michael N. Johnson

Michael Nash “Mike” Johnson, age 71, formerly of Sligo, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, at Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, following a strong battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on September 3, 1954, at Clarion Osteopathic Community Hospital in the old Trunk Home on 7th Ave to Beverly A. Bryington of Clarion and the late Marvin N. Johnson. Mike graduated from Keystone High School in 1972 and then enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1975. Later, he continued his education, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Marketing from Clarion University in 1986. Mike married the former Sandra “Sandy” Kennedy in 1995, who preceded him in death in August of 2006. He then married the former Catherine “Cathy” Coleman on July 2, 2009, who preceded him in death on February 6, 2024. Mike worked as a mechanic at various businesses in Clarion County and retired from Venango County as Director of Property Management in 2019, following many years of service. He was an active member of the VFW Post #2145 of Clarion, where he served as Chaplain and held various other positions. Mike was also a member of the Eagles Club #3807, Moose Lodge #101, and American Legion Post #066, all of Clarion, and a very active member of the Vietnam Memorial Committee of Clarion County. He loved to ride his motorcycle, and although seriously injured in July 1978, he recovered and was instrumental in the founding of the Clarion County ABATE Chapter, proudly serving as president and holding various state positions. Mike was also an avid model train enthusiast and enjoyed sharing his hobby with his nephews. In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his sister, Juliette Hartley and her husband, Peter, of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Bruce Johnson and his wife, Beth, of Marble, PA and Justin Johnson and his wife, Carrie, of Washington, PA; two nephews, Brady Johnson and Nathan Johnson; and two nieces, Danielle Ogilbee and her husband, Bryce, and Dana Iannetta and her husband, Joe, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Clarion Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for all the care, love, and kindness they provided to Mike. Family and friends will be received from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. Military honors will be accorded at 4 p.m. in the funeral home by the American Legion Post #066. Inurnment will take place in the Clarion Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mike’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association online at www.alz.org or to ABATE of Clarion County, PO Box 240, Clarion, PA 16214.

Michael N. Johnson

September 3, 1954 - February 21, 2026