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Catherine Louise "Mrs. J" Johnson

Catherine Louise "Mrs. J" Johnson obituary

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Catherine Johnson Obituary

WATERLOO – Catherine Louise "Mrs. J" Johnson, 81, passed away Monday June 23, 2025 at Geneva General Hospital, Geneva, N.Y.

In keeping with the family's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday July 2 at NYS Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes, Romulus, N.Y. Fr. James Fennessy, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.

Catherine was born November 4, 1943 in Seneca Falls, N.Y., the daughter of Michael and Elthea Green Worski. She was a graduate of Mynderse Academy and worked as a legal secretary for the Seneca County Courts in Waterloo, N.Y. Catherine had previously worked for Sylvania and Mozaic.

Catherine is survived by sons Daniel (Tracey Galens) Johnson of Waterloo, N.Y. and Donald (Sandy) Johnson and Michael (Jeannine) Struble of Seneca Falls, N.Y.; grandchildren Kali Struble, Courtney (Sean Reed) Johnson, Rachel (Jeremy) Sweenie, Jessie (Brandon) Schultz, Lindsay (Al) Ashong-Katai and Brian (Halle) Johnson; great-grandchildren Raegan Sweenie, Rayleigh Sweenie, MacKenzie Reed, Jeremiah Sweenie, Addalyn Schultz, Arayan Ashong-Katai, Silas Reed, and Josiah Sweenie; and brother-in-law Gary Zona of Seneca Falls, N.Y.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Richard Allen Johnson in 2020; her parents; brother John Worski; and sisters Sharon Zona and Lois Chaffey.

Condolences and remembrances may be sent to www.coegenungfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Jun. 27, 2025.

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DAVE ROGERS FAMILY

June 28, 2025

Dan, Don, and Mike. We are saddened to learn of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Allen and Pam Covert

June 27, 2025

Dan, Don, and Mike; Your mom was alway so kind including us as part of your family. May all your memories guide you and your family through the days ahead. Love Allen and Pam

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