Iona Lee Johnston, 98, of Lake Placid, FL went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at her residence. Iona was born in Callicoon Center, New York and was the daughter of Elizabeth (Schleiermacher) and George Bohl. She has been a resident of Lake Placid since 1993, moving here from New York. Iona raised her family while working on the family farm and then extended her education to become a teacher and later an elementary school principal. She was a 4-H leader for many years. Iona had many creative talents; she learned to play piano as a child at her parent’s boarding house. She was able to play any song requested “by ear” and often played for events in her community. Iona enjoyed singing and was a long-time member of the Sweet Adelines in Highlands County and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid. Iona’s life was filled by the love and support of her entire family and friends. Iona is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 33 years James, and she is survived by her loving children, Sharon McEnroe, Joy Rupert, Kirk Noetzel (Karen), 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Iona’s life will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake, Blvd. Lake Placid with Pastor Drew Severance officiating. Further services to celebrate Iona’s life will take place in New York at a later date . She will be laid to rest with James at the Sarasota National VA Cemetery.