Edward E. "E.J." Johnson, 76, of Uniontown, PA, died suddenly on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Uniontown Hospital.

He was born on September 13, 1936, in Connellsville, PA, son of the late Paul Henry Johnson, Sr. and Dorothy (Konieczny) Johnson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Lee Johnson, and brothers, Paul H. Johnson, Jr., Patrick Johnson, and Myron Johnson.

Ed was lovingly known as "E.J." by his family and friends. He had been employed with Cavert Wire Company for over 40 years, was a member of St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, and the Lemont Sportsman's Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 47 years, Mary Evelyn (Estocak) Johnson, loving daughter, Christine Johnson, at home, two brothers, Thomas Johnson and wife Judy of Little Brownfield, PA, Regis Johnson and wife JoAnn of Macedonia, Ohio; his sister, Joyce Estocak and husband John of Uniontown, PA, and many nieces and nephews and their families.. He will also be deeply missed by "Buddy" his beagle, and "Franklin" his cat.

Friends will be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 North Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA ,on Sunday September 15, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.; and on Monday, September 16, until 9:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.

The Funeral Mass will follow on Monday at 10 AM in St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, 61 North Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA, with Rev. Father Peter L. Peretti as Celebrant.

Interment will be at Sylvan Heights Cemetery, North Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, PA.
The Parish Wake Service will be held on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.