Norval Gole Johnston II

Born on August 29, 1936, in Kearneysville, WV, he was the son of the late Norval Gole Johnston Sr. and Margie Virginia (Stanley) Johnston. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Ann Johnston, in 2020.

Norval and Patricia lived in Big Flats, NY for 34 years. He retired from Corning, Inc., in 1998, after an extensive career in product engineering and corporate management. He was a 1957 graduate of Shepherd College (now University) with a B.S. degree in chemistry and a 1953 graduate of Shepherdstown High School. He was an Elder of Big Flats Presbyterian Church. He served on the Board of Directors for the Big Flats Lions Club, as Secretary and later as President. He received the Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award in 2003.

After relocating back to Martinsburg, WV in 2003, Norval was an Elder of Martinsburg First Presbyterian Church and later served as the Treasurer and on the Board of Trustees. He also was the Secretary for the Martinsburg Lions Club.

Norval was an avid sports fan for many years, cheering on the West Virginia Mountaineers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Washington Commanders. He shared his passion for sports with his family, especially with his grandchildren.

Norval is survived by his loving wife, Althea Vickers Miller-Johnston (married 2021); two sons, Norval G. Johnston III of Fishersville, VA and Stephen C. Johnston of Martinsburg, WV; two grandchildren, Nathan A. Johnston and Kendra K. Johnston of Fishersville, VA; two stepsons, William N. Miller (Lee Adams) of Midlothian, VA and Robert A. Miller (Debbie) of Richmond, VA; and three step grandchildren: Madison N. Miller, Abigail V. Miller, and Mathilde S. Miller.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Rosedale Funeral Home in Martinsburg, WV, with Rev. John Cushwa officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at 10:00 AM.

A private interment will follow for the immediate family at Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown, WV.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Norval's name to a charity of your choice.