Genevieve M. Moore Johnston
Genevieve M. Moore Johnston, 82, of New Kensington, formerly of Evans City, died Saturday in her home.
Born Dec. 15, 1923, in Evans City, she was the daughter of Clarence DeWitt and Lucy Hughes Moore.
She was a 1940 graduate of Evans City High School. Mrs. Johnston worked as a secretary for the H.J. Heinz Co. in Pittsburgh, and later worked for the family business, Johnston Plumbing and Heating in New Kensington. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church, New Kensington, where she was a member of the Calvary Women of E.L.C.A. and enjoyed playing cards, cooking and shopping.
Surviving are a sister, Betty Graham of Butler; a son-in-law, David P. Dean of Washington, D.C.; two sisters-in-law, Lois Johnston of New Kensington and Inez Moore of Bakersfield, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Johnston, in 2004; a daughter, Patricia Susan Johnston Dean; and two brothers, Clarence Jr. and Kenneth Moore.
<B>JOHNSTON</B> — Friends of Genevieve M. Moore Johnston, who died Saturday, May 13, 2006, were received Monday at<B> Ross G. Walker Funeral Home</B>, 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington. A funeral service was this morning at the funeral home with the Rev. Marsha A. Adams officiating.Burial will be private.The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Scholarship Fund of Calvary Lutheran Church, 1725 Victoria Ave., Arnold, PA 15068.To send online condolences visit www.rossgwalker.com.
