Patricia J. Johnson

Patricia J. Johnson, 94, formerly of Houston Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Penn Highlands DuBois.

She was born on September 1, 1931, a daughter of the late Vern Van Order, Sr., and Ruth Senior Van Order.

On March 31, 1951, she married the late Neil Johnson, who preceded her in death on July 7, 2021. Together they were blessed with more than 70 years of marriage.

Pat was a graduate of Wilcox High School, class of 1949. She was a longtime and faithful member of the St. Marys Methodist Church, where her presence was felt in countless meaningful ways. Whether she was singing in the choir, heading up the Women's Bible Circle, or cooking delicious foods for the bereavement luncheons, Pat was well known and her hands were always ready to serve others. Beyond her church, she found joy in life's simple pleasures, such as camping or sitting around the table for a lively game of cards. Her greatest joy, however, was her family. She treasured every moment spent together, creating memories filled with laughter and love. In a quiet moment, she loved to watch the cardinals, finding peace and beauty in their gentle presence. Though she was a quiet woman, her life was marked by service, warmth, and unwavering faith-a legacy that will live on in all who knew her.

Pat is survived by five children; Gail (Ralph) Palmer of Mechanicsburg, Marjorie (David) Fitzgerald of Kersey, Jeffery (Linda) Johnson of St. Marys, Rebecca (Scott) Wickett of Ridgway, and Andrew (Sharon) Johnson of DuBois; and by her ten loved grandchildren; Shawn Washinger, Abbye Palmer-Pugnetti, Gregory Fitzgerald, Amy Young, Trisha Fisk, Matthew Johnson, Amanda Benini, Logan Wickett, Ryan Johnson, Nathan Johnson and by four great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by one sister; Carol Miller of Jersey Shore, as well as by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Patricia was preceded in death by a grandson; Hunter Wickett, by one brother; Vern Van Order, Jr., and one sister; Phyllis Gausman.

Funeral Services for Patricia J. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Marys Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Zilhaver officiating.

Burial will follow in the Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Ridgway.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys Methodist Church.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefamilyfuneralhomes.com