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CHERISE
On Feb. 17, 2006, Cherise, 36, of Swissvale, formerly of N. Braddock. Beloved sister of John C. Johnston III; daughter of the late Betty J. Johnston. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 pm at WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, INC., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock 412-271-3880. Funeral Service will be Wed. 3:00 pm at Calvary AME Church, Sixth St., Braddock. Interment Braddock Cemetery.
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Keith "Phever" Golden
April 24, 2025
I still miss you Cherise, your always and forever living in my heart. I pray for your peaceful rest and that we meet again in the next lifetime.
Keith Golden. Aka Phever
Colette Neal
February 26, 2006
My Deepest and Sincerest Sympathies to The Johnston Family.
John, You and I spoke briefly last week. Do know that I will forever miss Cherise, My "Backdoor" line sister from Norfolk State University. I have nothing but wonderful thoughts of her. She was indeed a blessed person and I am blessed just having known her.
May the Spirit of the Lord comfort you and your family during this time.
Lyn Walker
February 23, 2006
John,
I am so sorry for your loss. We have never met, but the way Cherise talked about you, and your Mom when we worked together at Quest, I feel as if I had known you and your Mom. Cherise was a very caring,artistic,intelligent and loving person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jill Hutton
February 23, 2006
John,
I am very sorry for the tragic loss of Cherise and your Mother. I can’t imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I met Cherise in middle school after the merger. It wasn’t long after we met that Cherise, Marsha, Carla and I became inseparable. We were quite the foursome back in the 80’s. Although we all went our separate ways to college, we kept in contact through the years. Her friendship was a very important part of my life. Cherise was a very caring, artistic, intelligent, funny and loyal friend and she will be deeply missed.
John, as I’m sure you know, Cherise was extremely proud to call you her brother. She looked up to you immensely.
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Cynthia Cusaac Lesesne
February 22, 2006
You And your Family Are in our
Prayers, Janean (Jackie) Cusaac's
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Debbie Delaney
February 21, 2006
To John & Family, My deepest sympathy to you and yours. I went to Middle School and High School with Cherise, knowing her as a truely kind, gentle, and loving person. I am truely sorry for your loss, this is truely a loss we have here on earth but a gain for the heavens above. "Heaven must have needed some Angels". Again my deepest sympathy to you & yours, God Bless!
Mr. & Mrs. H.L. Dunklin
February 21, 2006
To Jeri and the Johnston Family. We are saddened in your lost. We extend our love and God's Blessings,
Kameico Robison
February 21, 2006
John
I've never met you but I hear about you all the time through Sharon. You have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rochelle Price-Ford
February 21, 2006
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the entire Johnston Family.
In Christian Love,
Arrick Hempfield
February 21, 2006
To John & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Cherise was a great person and very spiritual. I graduated high school with her and we exchanged e-mails from time to time. She was a very genuine and kind person. Cherise's life was a tribute to your mother. I only knew John a little, but Cherise and John seemed to be a good representation of the upbringing from their mother. May you find comfort in knowing that Cherise is in a better place and that she is shining her light down on you. I'm very upset by what happened to her and your mother. They will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family. May Cherise and your mother rest in peace. They had a greater calling and the Lord needed them more than we did here on Earth. God bless you all.
Audra Armstrong- Rice
February 21, 2006
John- I know it has been a long long time since we have seen or spoken to eachother but just know you are in my thoughts and prayers right now, your sister was a wonderful person and never forget that.
Jonnie Mae Nixon
February 20, 2006
To the Johnston Family
Deepest Sympathy
Queen Esther Chapter No.6
O.E.S.,P.H.A.
Pittsburgh PA.
Allies Chapter No. 52 Order of the Eastern Star
February 20, 2006
With Deepest Sympathy. To the Johnston Family
Tina Walker
February 20, 2006
Deepest Sympathy to all family and friends - Cherise I love you and I will miss you - I am honored to have known you and am very blessed to have you as a friend Love Always Tina
Anastasia & Gordon Rainey
February 20, 2006
John,
We send our deepest condolences & prayers to your family. You may not remember me, but my mother is Roseanna Perry (nicknamed Bug) & my brother is John (Anthony)Perry & Brian Matthews, grandmother is Thomasina Warren, we live in Charlotte, NC now. We love you & God keep you & give you strength during this time of loss.
Lynne Osborne
February 20, 2006
Seems like yesterday when we were always laughing and getting into trouble at church as kids. I'll still smile when thinking of you because I know we'll see each other again. John, you and the rest of your family will remain in my prayers.
Chris Arter
February 20, 2006
Cherise,we miss you and hope you are in a better place. Chris,Lyn, Traci,Jacqui,Denean and the rest of the folks at Quest.
Marj South
February 20, 2006
Cherise, my friend, I will miss you.
John, you have my sympathy.
Alicia Keyes
February 20, 2006
This life is far from being fair & I guess we'll never understand. Cherise was truly a genuine person, loved by everyone who knew her. God brought home 2 beautiful souls.
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