Obituary

Edna L. Johnson, loving mother and grandmother, age 99, of Prospect Avenue in DuBois, PA died Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Nelson's Golden Years.

Born on December 26, 1912 in Brockway, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elton & Edith Matson.

In September of 1930, she married Carl Johnson. He preceded her in death in June of 1986.

She was a homemaker.

Edna was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where she participated in many church activities through the years. She enjoyed crocheting and reading.

She is survived by her son, Chester "Chet" Johnson and his wife, Barbara of DuBois, PA and her daughter, Lois Shenkle and her husband, Fentley of DuBois, PA, her sister, Mildred LaBorde of Gary, IN and her brother, Edward Matson and his wife, Marilyn of Bransonville, NY, twelve grandchildren (Cindy McCarthy, Don Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Lisa Baker, Kimberly Roman, David Johnson, Cheryl Roy, Amy Rodgers, Brooks Shenkle, Jeannie Ferraraccio, Judy Sponable, and Joy Cloak), 23 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by nine siblings (Ralph, Damon, William, David, Walter, Clyde, Marie, Juanita, and Irene) and two sons, Donald "Bink" Johnson and Raymond C. Johnson.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the Goble Baronick Funeral Home and Friday, August 24, 2012 from 10 A.M. until the time of service at Christ Lutheran Church.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 11 A.M. from Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Robert Way officiating.
Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to D.R.M.C. Hospice, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or Christ Lutheran Church, 875 Sunflower Drive, DuBois, PA 15801.

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