Pennsylvania
Jeral R. Johnson, Grove City, PA
GROVE CITY, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Jeral R. Johnson, age 88, formerly of E. Prospect Street in Girard, passed away on 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, Pennsylvania and Thomas (Lindsay) Johnson of Big Bear, California; 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 on 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 – 10:30 a.m., on 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 11:00 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.
A television tribute will air Monday, June 15, at the following approximate times: 6:47 a.m. on WYTV, 9:43 a.m. on WKBN, 10:58 a.m. on FOX and 8:12 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.
A top Pennsylvania high school football team has relieved its head coach from that position following a major controversy.
In a report by CBS News out of Pittsburgh, McKeesport High School’s Matt Miller has resigned as the head coach after his entire coaching staff was not rehired.
Report: Members Of Coaching Staff Involved In Murder Trial
The decision to not bring back members of Miller’s staff at McKeesport came about following a 2016 incident that grew to include involvment in a murder trial.
“While I am deeply disappointed by these decisions, my main concern, as always, is for the student athletes who will be impacted by these actions,” Miller said in a statement provided to the site. “My coaching staff and I have consistently led a successful program with accomplishments that speak for themselves.”
The latest controversy came about with the sentencing of Isaac Smith, who was convicted of killing Karli Short, the daughter of Brandon Short, along with her unborn baby. Smith was sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder.
Incident Took Life Of Former NFL Player Brandon Short’s Daughter, Unborn Baby
Short played in the NFL and was a standout at Penn State University. He stated in the report that a former teammate testified as a character witness on behalf of Smith and that two of those men were members of the Church of Life in Christ, which is headed by Pastor Guy Miller, the father of Matt Miller. Allen Wright, also a former player, said that two character witnesses for Smith were assistant coaches on the team.
Matt Hotlzman, part of the McKeesport Board of Directors, stated during a meeting with the board that he was “calling for the resignation of this entire football coaching staff right now.”
School Board Of Directors Made Decision To Remove All Members Of Coaching Staff
McKeesport Superintendent Donald MacFann said in a statement posted to the school’s official Facebook page that the board has “voted ot table the hiring of football coaches due to personnel-related matters,” and that “the District is unable to disclose additional details.”
The Tigers went 9-4 in 2025, including a perfect 5-0 league record. They were defeated by Aliquippa, 21-12, in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League Class 4A championship game. McKeesport entered the game as the No. 1 team, but a late touchdown pass on fourth-and-long secured the 21st championship for Aliquippa.
Under Miller, the Tigers have had plenty of success, including multiple nine-plus win seasons. They never finished with a losing record.
McKeesport is set to open the 2026 season against Brashear at home on Friday, August 28.
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Follow
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Crews are battling a massive blaze that has spread to multiple buildings in Columbia Borough on Saturday afternoon.
The fire was reported around 3:23 p.m. on South 4th Street, according to Lancaster County’s online incident list.
According to the incident list, the fire has been upgraded to a third alarm, meaning additional personnel has been dispatched to the area.
Photos and videos obtained by CBS 21 shows smoke and flames coming out of the roofs of multiple row homes.
Video of the fire on South Fourth Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. (Credit: Juanita Hammond)
Dispatch was unable to confirm any additional information about the fire at this time. Injury and displacement information is currently unavailable.
This is a developing story. CBS 21 is working to learn more.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General approved a settlement agreement that will pay the contractor who worked on the security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence.
At the request of Pennsylvania State Police, Shapiro’s home in Montgomery County received over $1 million in security upgrades. The official governor’s residence in Harrisburg also received $32 million in upgrades.
These upgrades were made after the Harrisburg residence was fire-bombed in April 2025 while Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro were in the residence.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE | PA governor defends $1 million in security upgrades to private home after subpoenas
Attorney General Dave Sunday said his office approved the settlement agreement to “shield the Commonwealth from further litigation” that could’ve further increased costs for taxpayers.
“Our decision on this settlement agreement is not an assessment of the need for the security upgrades or the wisdom behind them, and it did not impede the upgrades being made — the work was performed some time ago,” the attorney general’s office said in a statement. “Rather, a settlement agreement focuses on the settlement of a past due contract between a contractor, who performed the work for the agency in good faith, and the Commonwealth.”
Sunday added that he believes “a legislative appropriation would have been the quickest and cleanest solution.” He also suggested legislators look to change the law to address similar issues for future elected officials.
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican who is running against Shapiro in the 2026 gubernatorial race, has pledged to protect taxpayers from having to front the bill.
“We have not yet received the request to pay or the settlement agreement. After I receive those documents, I’ll carefully review each one and pay the requisition if it is lawful and correct,” Garrity said in a statement. “Safety and security matter to everyone, but good intentions can never excuse ignoring the law.”
-
Michigan4 minutes agoList of active weather alerts as storms move through Southeast Michigan Sunday
-
Massachusetts7 minutes agoMassachusetts instrument company has become benchmark for professional musicians
-
Minnesota12 minutes agoMonday’s Minnesota high school baseball state championship game schedule
-
Mississippi19 minutes agoUPDATE: I-10 crash between 18-wheeler, passenger vehicle cleared after causing injuries
-
Missouri22 minutes ago
Twelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol says | The Jerusalem Post
-
Montana27 minutes agoHow one Montanan has tapped into the market of bison shearing — and turned it into a successful business
-
Nebraska34 minutes agoTwo Reasons for Nebraska Football Optimism, and Two Reasons for Pessimism
-
Nevada37 minutes agoBig takeaways from Nevada’s elections
