Obituary of Julie H. Johnston

Julie H. Johnston, beloved wife and mother, age 67, of Arnot, PA, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in the Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Williamsport, PA. Born on April 11, 1948 in Troy, PA, she was the daughter of John and Nancy (Gardner) Horning. Julie is survived by her husband, Michael D. Johnston. Prior to her retirement, Julie was employed as an office manager and School Bus Coordinator for the Bradford-Tioga Head Start Program. She was a member of the Blossburg United Methodist Church. Julie enjoyed quilts, planting flowers, gardening and cooking. Her great joy was spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, Michael, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Andrew and Kathryn Johnston of Williamsport, PA; one daughter, Jennifer M. Johnston of Selingsgrove, PA; one sister, Valerie Jean Fessenden of Wellsboro, PA and one grandson, Joel Johnston. Julie was predeceased by her parents, an infant son, Matthew Michael Johnston on May 5, 1983 and a sister, Ann Marie West on March 15, 2012. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, June 15, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Blossburg United Methodist Church, 108 North Williamson Rd., Blossburg, PA. A funeral service will be held immediately following calling hours at 2:00 PM at the church with Rev. Judi Hulslander officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Julie's memory to the Blossburg United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Burial will be in the Arnot Cemetery. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main Street, Mansfield, PA, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com