ERIC ARDELL JOHNSON, age 51 years, of Delta, Pennsylvania died on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. He was the husband of Marcia C. (Schaffer) Johnson, and they had shared sixteen years of marriage.

Mr. Johnson was born on June 3, 1956 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania; he was a son of Mary P. (Linkous) Johnson of Delta, Pennsylvania and the late Vincent A. Johnson. He was a lifetime resident of the area and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a foreman, working in construction for David S. Yohn. He was of the protestant faith and a member of the Community of Christ Church in Gatchelville, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Central Corvair Club in York, Pennsylvania; the Ridgeway Rifle Range and a life member of the National Rifle Association. Eric enjoyed spending time with his family and was always helping others.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by:

Four children-

Miki D. Bell and her husband, Raymond of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Courtney C. Johnson, Clara C. Johnson and Vincent A. Johnson, all of Delta

Three grandchildren

Two brothers-

John V. Johnson and his wife, Sandy of Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania

C. Robert Johnson and his wife, Joyce of Whiteford, Maryland

Numerous loving nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent A. Johnson on September 24, 1987.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, Pennsylvania.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 AM.

Reverend Henry W. Heaps will officiate.

Interment will be in Fawn Grove Cemetery, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania.