Matthew Steven Johnston, age 16, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, February 5, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born October 2, 1993 in Buckhannon a son of Martha L. Stimson Johnston and Michael W. Johnston and wife Cathy all of Buckhannon; three sisters, Shannon Christoff of Weston, WV, Carmen Johnston of Morgantown and Heather Hughes of Weston; one brother, Michael Johnston, II of Buckhannon; paternal grandmother, Ethel Johnston of Holly Grove, WV; special grandmother, Margaret Riggs of French Creek, WV; several nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. Matthew was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Johnnie Johnston and maternal grandparents, Norman and Eunice Stimson. Matthew loved life and was loved by all. He was student at Buckhannon-upshur High School, a member of the Buckhannon Alliance Church, FFA, BU Football and Baseball Teams. Friends will be received Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 2-9 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday at the Buckhannon Alliance Church with the Rev. Jack M. Bohman officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon. In lieu of flowers contributions should be made payable to Mike Johnston and Martha Johnston c/o 1st Central Bank 14 North Locust Street Buckhannon, WV 26201. Contributions will be utilized to establish a scholarship fund for a member of the Buckhannon-upshur Buccaneer Football Team. This fund is in memory of Buccaneer # 24 Matthew Johnston. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
