Christopher M. Johnston, 39, of College Corner, Ohio, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Christopher was a 2005 Union County High School graduate. A hard worker from the very beginning, Christopher earned many awards as a Boy Scout, worked at the Liberty CountryMark Co Op, College Corner Implement Company, Harvestland, Rumpke, and Usalco. After a successful blind date, he met the love of his life, Amanda, and they married in 2009. In 2013, Christopher and Amanda were blessed with their beautiful daughter, Morgan.
Christopher joined the Boston Fire Department in 2016, later received the title of Lieutenant, and was an Israel Township Trustee for many faithful years. He was also a member of the Salem Friends Church.

Christopher was preceded in death by his mother, Julie (Vivian) Johnston, and grandparents, John and Marilyn Johnston, Jack Vivian, and Donna Weber.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda, daughter, Morgan, father, Kevin (Kim) Johnston, sister, Katherine (Brock) O'Neil, nephews, Brock and Julian O'Neil, as well as many other family members and friends.

Visitation for Christopher will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:00 am at the College Corner Union School in College Corner, until the time of the service at 11:00 am, officiated by Pastor Paul Ayers.
Burial will follow at the College Corner Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made for the benefit of his daughter, Morgan, and her future plans.

Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Johnston Family.