Jane L. Johnson, age 67, of McKinley Ave., Warren, PA, died Monday, June 3, 2013 at her home following an extended illness. Jane was born May 13, 1946 in Marktbreit, Germany, to the late Master Sergeant Joseph J. Bertetto and Luise Gotz Bertetto. On September 18, 1965 in Warren, PA she married Gary W. Johnson who survives. Jane had resided in Warren since 1961 moving here from Pittsburgh, PA and was formerly of Richmond, VA. She was a 1964 graduate of Warren High School and was employed for 14 years with the former Jamesway Retail Store as a bookkeeper. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and an avid collector of stuffed and collectible bears.
In addition to her husband Gary, of 47 years, Jane is survived by two sons, Timothy Johnson and his wife, Kathy, and Rick Johnson, all of Warren, PA, two grandchildren, Michael Andrew Johnson and Emily Kathryn Johnson, both of Warren, PA, two sisters, Susan Allen of Youngsville, PA and Barbara English of Warren, PA, two brothers, Joseph M. Bertetto of Warren, PA and David J. Bertetto of Cleveland, OH, and several nieces and nephews. Jane was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Johnson.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 5 to 8 P.M. and also on Thursday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA from 1 to 2 P.M. at which time a funeral service will be held with the Rev. Jeff Ewing, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. John’s Lutheran Church or to the Pleasant Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept., 539 Pleasant Drive, Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be placed by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
In loving memory
Death can separate us from the people who belonged to us,
but he can not take us, what unites us with him.
We have been deeply hurt by the death of Jane.
Your wife Jane and mother from Timmy and Ricky, was an outstanding person. She starts on her last journey and she laid to rest after a long battle, and she went home in peace.
My thoughts and prayers got out to you all. In loving memory I will never forget my cousin Jane. She was a lovely person and we will miss her.
“Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.”
If there is anything I could help you, please let me know.
My thoughts are with you all.
Love
Susi-Ann, Helmut and Family and Aunt Minnie
I was lucky enough to get to know Jane while I was quite young – she was very close friends with my mother, Boni Bowley – so we spent a lot of time visiting Gary and Jane.
Thinking about her after all of these years, I am struck by her strength in battling MS and how despite these challenges, she worked to lead a life full of family, friends, and the little things that made her smile. She will always be a constant reminder of how important it is to live life to the fullest, no matter what obstacles are in your way.
I also know how much the friendship she had with my mother meant so much to her, especially after my father passed away three years ago and then after her twin sister died unexpectedly. I know those memories of Jane, the fun they had collecting teddy bears, and the hours they spent talking on the phone will bring great joy to my mother. Jane, thank you for being such a good friend to my mother, and for being such an inspiration to us all.
My thoughts are with all of Jane’s family, especially Gary, as they go through this difficult time. May you all hold strong to the many good memories of Jane.
With love,
Ryan Bowley
Washington, DC
To the Johnson Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time Mark & Teresa Johnson Baltimore Md