Madaline M. Johnston, 102, of Creekside, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at Beacon Ridge.
A daughter of the late Oran and Catherine Van Horn Brewer, she was born in Creekside on Jan. 9, 1917.
Mrs. Johnston was a graduate of Indiana High School and was a lifelong member of the Creekside United Methodist Church. Madaline married her high school sweetheart Beryl Johnston, who passed away in 2004. They worked together at the family business, Johnston Nursery. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Gram, as she was called by so many, enjoyed her back porch, waving to everyone and talking to friends that would stop. Gram also enjoyed a good dish of ice cream. Madaline is the last surviving member of her birth family.
She was blessed with four children, three of whom she is survived by: Nancy Hess and husband Ed, of Creekside; Peg Eckenrod and husband Sam, of Creekside; Dave Johnston and wife Rosemary, of Creekside; a son-in-law, Earle Good, of Punxsutawney; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Beryl M. Johnston; a daughter, Kay Good; and three brothers.
There is no visitation. Services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Robinson-Lytle, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
The family would like to thank the caregivers Gram had at home and at Beacon Ridge. Thank you for all of your kindness.
The family kindly suggest memorial contributions be made to Creekside United Methodist Church, 444 Indiana Road, Creekside, PA 15732.
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