Della L. Johnson
SMETHPORT- Della L. Johnson, 87, formerly of Route 446, and Port Allegany, passed away Tuesday (Aug. 2, 2011) in Sena Kean Manor, Smethport.
Born Aug. 21, 1923, in Farmers Valley, PA, she was a daughter of George and Elenora Martin Young. On Jan. 20, 1973, in Smethport, she married Roy B. Johnson, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Johnson had worked for Ethan Allen Furniture Co., Eldred, before her retirement.
She was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Smethport High School, Class of 1942.
She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Smethport; and former member of the Smethport Women’s Bowling League.
She is survived by two sons, Harry G. (Joyce) Fischer of Feasterville, PA, Charles M. (Pamela) Fischer, Sr. of Port Allegany; a stepson, Steve Johnson of Emporium; 7 grandchildren, Noelle (Brian) Fischer, Melissa Fischer, Meredith (Tim) Gober, Charles M. (Charlene) Fischer, Jr., Cathleen Y. (Jerry) Bosworth, Alexis E. (Matthew) Reed, Kacie L. (Jered) Fischer-Lindsey, two stepgrandchildren, Danielle Johnson and Amanda Johnson; 13 great-grandchildren, Madelyn Fischer, Zackary Fischer, Marilyn Hawkins, Meadow Gober, James M. Bosworth, Matthew G. Bosworth, Amber R. Fischer, Sasha P. Fischer, Farrah M. Fischer, Leah M. Fischer, Makayla A. Alcorn, Lillianne E. Reed, Christian L. Reed; a sister, Louise Austin of Farmers Valley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; a great-grandson, Mason D. Fischer-Lindsey; and a brother, George W. Young.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 4, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. with Rev. Randall Headley, pastor of the United Methodist Church, Port Allegany, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.
Memorials can be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, Smethport or Sena Kean Manor Activities Fund, Smethport.
Condolences to: Charles "Mike" Fischer, Sr.
3786 Route 155
Port Allegany, PA 16743