Dr. Elizabeth Mayberry Johnson, 85, formerly of Warren, PA, died on May 21, 2025 in her home in New Mexico.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Yale University. She moved to Warren, PA in 1981, where she worked for the Warren State Hospital as a Staff Psychologist. She later worked at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford as an assistant professor and director of counseling services. She was also a consulting psychologist for the Warren Pastoral Counseling Center. Elizabeth was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Warren, the Circle 8 Square Dance Club, and the Dragging Wheel Dancers.
Elizabeth is survived by her sister Cela, daughter Pam, granddaughter Samantha, and great grandson Liam.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Chuck, and son Roger.
Services were held privately. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Pam, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It has been awhile since we have caught up. Oh the VA days.
I received counseling from Elizabeth and still think of her and her sound advice often. When Samantha was coming for a visit she borrowed some of my son’s toys . I felt as though we could have been friends. She was so insightful and helped many.
Pam, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Carol and I both enjoyed your mom’s company. I worked with your mom for many years, she kept me on my toes. I also enjoyed her sense of humor.
I knew Elizabeth at WSH and was always impressed with both her professionalism and her commonsense. I’m sorry for your loss.
I worked with her at WSH. She was a skilled clinician and a valued colleague. She had a fine sense of humor and helped many troubled individuals through her counsel.
What a wonderful woman. I received Counseling services from her about 25 years ago and everything she advised me I have still used to this day. I loved her personality of wisdom and directness. So sorry for your loss. One of my very favorite sayings she told me was: Why do I keep touching the hot stove because I should know I will always get burned so stop doing it. Her Voice and words will always be in my mind.
I worked with Elizabeth at Family Medicine and she was a wonderful lady and a great psychologist! I was very blessed to have her as my friend! I’m so sorry for your loss Pam.
Elizabeth was a wonderful friend and colleague. I have so many cherished memories of her, from our years at WSH and beyond. She was then my predecessor at Pitt, and I followed her at Family Medicine, shoes that were hard to fill. She had a vibrant personality and was a wise psychologist. Her legacy will be in all the lives she touched in so many ways, and I am grateful that I was one of them.
Pam…you have my sincere sympathy. Your mother was an awesome person! She was one of my professors years ago ay UPB. LOVED HER CLASSES.
Elizabeth was my landlady when I rented a house from her in Warren. She was a lovely lady
Elizabeth was a dear friend and colleague of ours for many years at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, where I served as VP and Dean of Student Affairs and my wife, Lisa, served as a Professor and Director of the BSN and ASN Nursing programs. Elizabeth served first as a professor in the Nursing department, and later as the college’s first Director of Counseling Services, setting a high standard as a licensed clinical psychologist in her work with students. Elizabeth was a truly outstanding colleague in every way, and she made many significant contributions to the University, also serving as President of the University Senate. We who knew and worked with Elizabeth are deeply saddened by her passing, but we know that her light lives on in the many people she touched do dearly. Jim Evans & Lisa Fiorentino