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Wade Johnson Obituary
Wade Johnson Jr., 80, of Washington, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018, in Donnell House, Washington, after a lengthy illness, with his loving family at his side.
Mr. Johnson was born July 22, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late John Wade Sr. and Anna M. Graytock Johnson.
He was a 1957 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
Mr. Johnson was employed as a machinist for Star Mould Machine Co. (Star Dynamics) and Crile Machine, until his retirement. He had also been employed as a lot attendant/all-around right-hand man at Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc. for 13 years. He took great pride in his job at the funeral home and was always there when he was needed.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and woodworking. He also was a western-style square dance caller for 40 years, started Button & Bows Square Dance Club, where he traveled over five states calling western-style square dancing.
Mr. Johnson was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1083 and Bishop Boyle Assembly, 922 of the 4th degree, Knights of Columbus.
On August 1, 1959, he married Mary Ellen Sanphilip, who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Jackie (Paul) Kauffman of Washington, Bonnie Seibel (David Vakulick) of Leechburg and Cathy (Howard) Clifton of Claysville; four grandchildren, Patrick (Becca) Mitchell, Jennifer Seibel (Keegan Smith), Adam (Lisa) Kauffman and Casey Jones; a great-grandson, Liam Mitchell; and several friends and cousins.
Mr. Johnson loved and enjoyed his entire family. He will also be sadly missed by his two best fury friends, Clipper and Bella.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director, where a prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 25, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, with the Rev. William P. Feeney as celebrant. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, South Strabane Township. The rosary will be recited by Knights of Columbus Council 1083 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org, or National Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018, www.parkinson.org.
Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wade Johnson
donna sanders
August 17, 2019
Dear Mary Ellen. Our thoughts and prayers for you as we remember Wade. I think of him each year when my sons birthday comes around as he was born on Wades birthday andi still remember you both telling me I couldnt dance that night and then he was born and named after your husband. I enjoyed so much dancing and miss it but memories i have are so great., Have a blessed day Donna
Patti and Bruce Brown
September 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts being sent your way
Peg & George Barrows
August 26, 2018
Dear Mary Ellen
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. From reading this Guest Book and Wade's obituary it is clear that he and you have had a very blessed life and many happy times together. We hope these memories help comfort you and your family through this difficult time. We are so glad to have gotten to speak with him and you in church shortly before he passed. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Donna Sanders
August 26, 2018
Our thought and prayers to the famIly on your loss. I was a dancer when he was a caller at button n bows with my parents and my son was born on July 22 83 n named after your husband I will always remember the good times God bless
Sue Laws Gibson
August 24, 2018
To Mary Ellen, Jackie, Bonnie, Cathy & their families. Our family sends our Deepest Symphathy's. We have been out of touch so long, but our memories still remain. God Bless and Love to all.
Barbara Berdine
August 24, 2018
Many prayers in this difficult time, you will be in my thought in the days ahead. So many wonderful memories from our childhood that include all of you. May you find comfort in the memories you will share over the next days and weeks. God bless.
Carl and Jan Laws
August 23, 2018
Dear Mary Ellen, Jackie, Bonnie, Cathy, our sympathy goes out to you in the name of our Mighty Savior, Jesus. Wade was a great guy and cousin. He was sure good to my mom and dad. We know the Lord will comfort you. We are praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have our love and deepest sympathies.
Sue (Yoest) McGrath
August 23, 2018
Dear Mrs. J., Jackie, Bonnie, Cathy, and your entire family I am so sad to hear this news. I have so many fond memories of him and of all of you. Who could forget all our fun times camping and dancing, singing Hymns around the campfire while he played guitar (as in Hymns, Hers, Theirs, Ours) and how we called him Wide Johnston! May you treasure all your wonderful memories and know that he is looking down on you now with joy and many prayers for you. May God bless all of you. Sending hugs and love and prayers.
DE FORREST DOBBS
August 23, 2018
MARY ELLEN AND FAMILY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES OVER THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND, FATHER AND MY GOOD FRIEND. OUR PERIODIC PHONE CALLS TO UPDATE EACH OTHER WERE ALWAYS FULL OF LAUGHTER. I OFFER YOU MY PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES AS YOU BEGIN TO HEAL. GOD BLESS YOU.
Brent & Linda Johnson
August 23, 2018
Dear Mary Ellen, Jackie, Bonnie, Cathy and your families and friends. Wade was a pillar of strength with a great sense of humor and down home charm. He rocked the "crew cut" and we loved him. Growing up he was our "older" brother to be admired for his musical talent and cars! God be with you at this time and throughout your days - a piece of him lives in our hearts and minds!
Judi Nagel
August 23, 2018
Mary Ellen, Jackie and family, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. With deepest sympathy and sincere hope that time will help to heal your sorrow.
Noreen Kelly McDonough
August 23, 2018
my sincere condolences goes out to the entire Johnson family. Wade was a fellow classmate of mind at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, he was one of the nicest, funniest, of all the male students we had during our school years. I watched him grow throughout our years together, watched his love for Mary Ellen also grow through the years. The past years I enjoyed our class reunions in which he attended just this past June, when he and Mary Ellen showed up it brought tears to all of us because we knew it was hard for them. I'll always remember Wade and remain in my prayers. Love and God bless you, Noreen Kelly McDonough
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