Mary Johnson

Mary Jane Johnson, 97, formerly of 304 Market St., Mifflinburg, entered into rest at 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Riverwoods, Lewisburg, where she had been a resident since 2013.

She was born March 1, 1920, in Millmont, a daughter of the late Milton and Mamie (Blyler) Kaler.  On March 4, 1936, she married Edward L. Johnson, who preceded her in death October 27, 1993.

Mary grew up in Millmont, and attended the Lewis Township High School.

She was employed as an aide at Union County Day Care, Mifflinburg, for 20 years.  Earlier in life, Mary farmed with her family, was employed at Huntington Silk Mill, Mifflinburg, worked in the kitchen at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, and was an aide at the United Methodist Homes, Lewisburg.

Mary was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, John L. and Gloria Johnson of Mifflinburg, Alanson E. and Bonnie Johnson of Lewisburg, and Jerry D. and Nicole Johnson, of Herndon; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Elnora M. Mellott; four brothers, Fred, Oliver, Boyd, and John Kaler; and two sisters, Amelia Ely, and Pearl Kaler.

Family and friends are welcome from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 11, with Pastor Martin Coffey, officiating.

Burial will be in the Hartleton Cemetery.