Howard Ronald Johns' Obituary
Howard "Ron" Johns, age 78 of West Mifflin passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2022. Ron was born October 17, 1943 in Braddock PA to the late Howard Reynolds Johns and Ruth Caroline Johns (Stump). In addition to his parents, Ron was predeceased by his brother Robert E. Johns (and the late Virginia). Ron is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Margaret (Peggy), daughter Melissa Kunz (Michael) of Wilmington Delaware, son Kevin (Erin) of Noblesville Indiana and son Jason (Jordan) of Uniontown Pennsylvania. Ron (Pappi) is also survived by his adoring grandchildren: Matthew, Kate and Maggie Kunz, Luke, Jake and Maureen Johns, and Jack Johns. Ron is also survived by his brother-in-law James Mouring (the late Marlene) and sister-in-law JoAnn (Thomas) Keys.
Ron is a 1962 graduate of North Braddock Scott HS. Ron served 6 years in the US Army Reserves and attended Point Park University for 2 years. Ron was a bus driver, instructor, schedule writer and Assistant Manager of Operations for the Port Authority. Ron was a long-time coach for West Mifflin Little League and Trojan Football. Ron loved his wife, his kids, his grandkids and every kid he ever coached.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 16, 2022 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Final Services will be Tuesday, May 17 at 10 am in the funeral home's chapel.
Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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