Donald V. Johnson Donald V. Johnson, 78, of Waverly, NY, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015 after several years of failing health. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Donald moved to Waverly in the 1960s and began his career in the Waverly Central School District.  His first position in the area was at Muldoon Jr. High School, where he met his future wife, Donna.  After a few years, he moved into his long-time position as a guidance counselor at Waverly High School; finishing his career as Coordinator of Pupil Services in the early 1990s. An avid gardener, Don enjoyed sharing his harvest.  He could often be found at New Image Fitness Center or Dessert First Bakery with bags of vegetables for anyone who might enjoy them.  Don also enjoyed reading, the thrill of gambling on horse races, and finding bargains – especially at the grocery store.  Prior to his decline in health, Don was a very active member of Saint James Church in Waverly.  A man of great faith, Don enjoyed volunteering on various church committees. Don touched the hearts of many with his kindness, generosity, optimistic attitude, wicked sense of humor, and his loud, boisterous laugh.  He will be dearly missed. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his wife Donna (Fiske) Johnson.  He is survived by his son, David (Jane), of Saint Charles, MO;  his daughter, Kiersta, of Waverly, NY;  his daughter, Kerry (Kyle) Oetting, of Athens, PA;  two grandchildren, Paul and Kate Johnson, of Saint Charles, MO;  brother Thomas of Slidell, LA;  and sister Norma Jeanne Eastop of Sylvania, OH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday May 2, 2015 at 1:00pm at Blessed Trinity Parish Saint James Church in Waverly NY, Family and friends are invited to call at church from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Internment will follow in Saint James Cemetery. Those wishing may direct memorial donations in Donald's name to the Waverly Free Library. Please visit TheLucknerFuneralHomeCom to offer your condolences.