Melvin Johnston; of St. Barnabus Community; Gibsonia (Richland Township); formerly of Rostraver Township; passed away Sunday; Oct. 29; 2006 in UPMC Passavant Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife; Jane B. Siple Johnston; and his brother; Gale W. Johnston. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services are being conducted by the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Funeral Home; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen.