OBIT: Janet Patricia Johns (Kittanning)

Janet Patricia Johns, 86, of Kittanning, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Geidel’s Personal Care Home.

She was born January 19, 1928 in Kittanning, the daughter of Frank and Alice (Shick) Orr.

Patricia was a lifetime resident of Kittanning and dedicated her life to caring for her family.

She was a member of Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church and also belonged to the Circle group, of which she was a very active member.

Patricia also enjoyed bowling and participated in a bowling league for many years.

She will be greatly missed by her son, Albert Nicholas Johns, Jr., of Kittanning; two daughters: A. Catherine “Cathy” Smeltzer and husband, Roger, of Kittanning, and Rev. Rachel Johns and husband, Richard Norr, of Meadville; seven grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Patricia was predeceased by her parents; loving husband, Albert Nicholas Johns, Sr., whom she married October 24, 1947 and who died May 21, 1998; four brothers: Edward F., Walter E., Charles and Arnold Orr; two sisters: Margaret Mohney and Mabel Cox; three infant brothers: Arthur, Richard and Marvin Orr; and infant sister, Myrna Orr.

Family and friends were received from 10AM until the time of a funeral service at 11AM on Monday, December 15, 2014, at Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church, 106 Brown Rd., Freeport, PA 16229, with the Reverend Mark Davis officiating.

Burial was held in Lawn Haven Burial Estates in Worthington.

Contributions can be made in Patricia’s honor to Slate Lick United Presbyterian Church, 106 Brown Rd., Freeport, PA 16229.

To leave a condolence for Patricia’s family, visit www.bauerfuneral.com.