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Edith Zahniser Johnson

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SEPTEMBER 25, 1940 – DECEMBER 16, 2020

Edith Zahniser Johnson passed away on December 16, 2020 at 80 years old.

She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1940 to Kenneth and Grace Zahniser. She graduated from Ellwood City, PA High School in 1958 and Slippery Rock State University, PA in 1962. She married Hugh Johnson in June of 1963 and taught second grade in Rockland, Mass.

She leaves behind a son, Raymond Johnson, two grandchildren, Nicholas and Abigail, daughter-in-law, Anna and her husband, Hugh. She continued her interest in elementary children as a counselor for special education students while living in Phelps, NY. She was also employed by her local church as Christian Education Director for several years.

Edith also leaves behind numerous cousins who were important to her. She was always interested in people and worked hard to better their lives. Her pleasant nature, love and interest in others will be missed. Please visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to leave a message for her family.