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Sandra ‘Sandy’ Johnston

Johnston

Sandra “Sandy” Johnston, 81, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. John Lutheran SeniorLife.

Born on Feb. 11, 1945, in South Hills, Pa., Sandy was the daughter of the late David W. Diamond and Grace (DeFillippo) Diamond.

She graduated from North Allegheny High School in 1963. Sandy worked as a receptionist for Vesuvius McDanel. She enjoyed crafting, puzzles and ceramics. Sandy loved attending Applefest in Franklin and going to craft fairs.

She is survived by her three children, Kimberly A. (David) Tincha, of Butler; Ellsworth G. (Amy) Johnston, of Franklin Park, Pa.; and David H. (Donna) Johnston, of Slippery Rock. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Allyson Johnston, of Franklin Park, Matthew Tincha, of Butler, and Christopher Tincha, of Butler; and one sister, Darrylyn (Jack) Gross, of Franklin Park, Pa.

JOHNSTON — All services for Sandra “Sandy” Johnston, who died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, were held privately and entrusted to THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a local humane society or local law enforcement.

All who knew Sandy are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.

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