Anthony Russell-Johnston

LaVale, MD

Anthony James Russell- Johnston, 25, of LaVale, formerly of Lonaconing, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at his residence.

Born September 10, 1992 in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of Helen “Ellie” Russell of Lonaconing and James H. Johnston Jr. of Middletown.  Anthony had very special people in his life that he thought of often after their passing.  These people had made a huge impact in his life growing up.  They were great grandmother, Bertha “Nana” Russell, Great Aunt “Ma” Elaine Green, George Myers, Barry Clark and his cousin, Larry Russell Jr.

Anthony was a graduate of Mountain Ridge High School and the Career Center having studied masonry.  He also took schooling as a corrosion specialist and pipe fitting.  He was employed with Proctor-Gamble in Martinsburg WV through the Laborers Union Local 616.  Union officials said that Anthony’s work ethics made the Local 616 proud.  Anthony enjoyed spending time with his son Hunter outside in the garage, taking rides in the truck, working in the basement, playing in the sand box and playing games.

In addition to his parents, “Ellie” and James, he leaves behind his son, Hunter Jackson Russell-Johnston, four brothers, James R. Johnston, Jonathan P. Johnston, James H. Johnston, Arland Russell-Johnston, six sisters, Jaclyn Johnston, Jessica (Johnston) Peters, Natasha Johnston-Chance, Amanda Russell-Johnston, Aariah Ellen Johnston, and Ramy Mae Johnston, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  He is also survived by the mother of his son, Taylor Rounds.

Anthony’s family requested his body to be cremated.

Friends and family will be received at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, on Wednesday, January 3rd from 3 PM to 6 PM.

A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6:00 PM, with Rev. Darrell Broadwater and Rev. Tim Bittinger officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Boal Funeral Home to help defray funeral expenses.