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Steven Michael "Steve" Johnson, 56, of Kiantone, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on November 28, 1969 in Jamestown, a son of the late Mick D. and Nancy D. Pike Johnson.
Steve was a 1987 graduate of Southwestern Central School.
He was a member of the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club, Lakewood Legion, and the Busti Men's Association.
For many years, Steve was a self-employed contractor painting houses. More recently, he was employed at Quality Manufacturing Systems (QMS) in Lakewood.
Steve was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Royals. He enjoyed fantasy football, camping, and had a passion for dirt track racing, which led his family to also become involved in the sport. One of the many things he will be remembered for is his unconditional love for his family and friends and looked forward to spending time with them, whether it was sitting around a campfire or traveling with Karen.
Steve is survived by his wife, Karen L. Barie Johnson, whom he married September 15, 2018; a sister, Laurie (Steve Beck) Decker; two brothers, Greg (fiance, Michelle VanGuilder) Johnson and Jeff (Dena) Morrison; nieces and nephews: Wyatt Johnson, Zach Johnson, Cody VanGuilder, Jason Decker, Shannon Decker, Whitney, Dane, Jacob, Levi; great-nephews: Brandon, Nick, Vance; great-nieces: Hazel, Parker, Ellie, Lexi; his mother-in-law, Sally Barie; sister-in-law, Debbie (Tim) Buckenmeyer; brother-in-law, Mark (Jocelyn) Barie; and step-mother-in-law, Joyce Barie.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Richard Barie and his beloved dog, Royal Blue.
A celebration of Steve's life will be held from 2-5 pm on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Busti Men's Association, 4191 Nutt Rd., Jamestown, NY. To honor Steve and his love for the Buffalo Bills his family requests that you wear Buffalo Bills apparel.
A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, 20 West Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750 (www.chpc.care/donate)
Peterson Funeral Home, Frewsburg is handling arrangements.
You may leave a memory and words of condolence by visiting www.petersonfh.net.