Marion A. Johnson, 91, formerly of 395 Summit Road, Bradford, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Bradford Ecumenical Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Marion was born in Port Allegany, on April 11, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Carl S. and Hilma (Johnson) Benson. She was a 1946 graduate of Port Allegany High School.
On September 24, 1954 in DuBois, she married Reinold G. Johnson who preceded her in death on December 1, 1994.
Marion had worked at JC Penney and during her retirement, worked at H&R Block.
She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Evangelical Church.
Marion’s joy in life was her family, nothing gave her greater pleasure. She will be fondly remembered for bedtime stories from The Red books, favorite poems, homemade cookies and treats fresh from the oven, and the most delicious pancakes in the world. Whenever she knew a family member was coming for a visit, she would always have a special treat made specifically for that family member. Marion was known for her delicious rye bread, a treasured Benson family recipe. Her pie crusts and pies were unmatched, and she passed on her baking skills to her granddaughter Christina. In addition to her family, Marion enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, her church, and the library.
Surviving are two daughters, Karen D. (Ken) Rakieski, of Gifford, and Judith L. (Mike) Pennington, of Olean, five sons Reinold C. (Chong Suk) Johnson, of Manassas, VA, James W. (Nancy) Johnson, of Coral Springs, FL, Gary A. Johnson (Janet Greenawalt), of Coral Springs, FL, Thomas A. Johnson, of Phoenixville, PA, and Jeffrey B. Johnson (Cindy Richard), of Allegany, NY, three sisters, Joyce Wylie, of Dearborn Heights, MI, Jennie Fulmer, of Dallas, TX, and Helen Piegza, of Franklin Lakes, NJ, eleven grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, Christina Gallahan, Amy Krepp, Michael Rakieski, Kyle Johnson, Alyssa Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Olivia Johnson, Christian Johnson, Andrew Johnson, and Grace Johnson, five great grandchildren, Iona Johnson, Honora Johnson, Zoe Gallahan, Ava Krepp and Charlie Krepp, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Betty B. Comes, and Emma Elaine Benson.
Family will receive friends on Saturday May 18, 2019, from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Emanuel Lutheran Church, at 11:30am funeral and committal services will be held with Rev. Thomas Pierotti, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.
Memorials if desired, may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church, the Bradford public library or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com