Jeral R. Johnson

GROVE CITY — Jeral R. Johnson, 88, formerly of E. Prospect Street in Girard, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Jeral was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jeral and Elizabeth Hulick Johnson, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1954 graduate of McDonald High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a sonar man, attaining the rank of petty officer.

Following his military service, Jeral worked as a crane operator at U.S. Steel for 27 years. He also dedicated 40 years of service to the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier.

Jeral was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard and the Elks Lodge 37 in Columbus. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler who participated in numerous leagues and achieved the rare accomplishment of bowling a perfect 300 game. He also enjoyed golfing and visiting casinos. Above all, Jeral cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Jeral leaves to cherish his memory his two daughters, Karen (Todd) Scarbrough, with whom he made his home, and Janeen (Robert) Pasho of Marshallville; two grandsons, Ryan Pasho (fiancée, Ella Pumneo) of Rittman and Derek Pasho of Marshallville; two brothers, Robert Johnson of Greensburg, Pa., and Thomas (Lindsay) Johnson of Big Bear, Calif.; his sister, Bonnie (Rick) Sanchez of Akron; and many extended family members.

His wife of 53 years, the former Patricia J. Kozyro, whom he married April 24, 1965, died June 21, 2018.

In addition to his wife and parents, Jeral was preceded in death by a sister, Judith Johnson; and a sister-in-law, Debra Johnson.

Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Girard. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and continue with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where Jeral will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife.

In lieu of flowers, Jeral's family suggests memorial contributions be made to Elks Lodge 37, 2140 Sonora Drive, Grove City, OH 43123, St. Rose Church, or to a local veterans organization of the donor's choosing.