Catherine M. 'Sis' Johnston
A dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Catherine M. “Sis” Johnston, 90, of Evans City, formerly of Butler, passed into God’s hands Monday.
Catherine was a wonderful example of faith and selflessness, and was a true friend to many.
She was born on May 11, 1924, to the late Harold and Genevieve Osche Peters.
Catherine had one brother and two sisters, all of who preceded her in death. She was the faithful wife of the late William Albert “Bing” Johnston Sr., who passed away on June 18, 2005.
She enjoyed racing horses with her husband and passed their love of harness racing onto their children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her three daughters, Jacqueline Zielinski, Debra Schoeffel and her husband, Thomas, and Tracy Chropek and her husband, Paul; her son, Gary Johnston; her eight grandchildren, Catherine, Kimberly, Darren, Kelly, Kasey, Aaron, Shawn, and Paul; her eight great-grandchildren, Derrick, Cody, Jordan, Kennedy, Samantha, Rian, Kaydence “Babydoll,” and Laurie.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her son, William Johnston Jr., who passed away on April 2, 1994; her brother, and her two sisters.
Johnston — A memorial service to celebrate the life of Catherine M. “Sis” Johnston, who passed away Monday, July 14, 2014, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday for family and friends at the Crestview Community Church, 210 Kline Ave., Callery, with the Pastor Robert Goossen officiating.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.
