Barbara Johnston
Barbara Johnston
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Barbara Johnston Obituary
Age 63, of Etna, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Johnston III; companion of the late Curtis Ireland; mother of Jessica Johnston (Sam Amity), Adrienne Bedell (James), and fur/feathered babies; daughter of the late Thomas Synan and Audrey Coward (Bill); sister of Ruth Ann DiPasquale (Ermanno), Mary Jo Barry (Kevin), Thomas Synan (Christine), (late) Timothy Synan, Donna Lankes (Michael), and (late) Michael Zacharis; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Celebrate Barbara’s life with her family on Friday from 4-7 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Shaler Twp. where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to the Humane Animal Rescue, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15208.
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