Lois Martin Johnston

Lois Martin Johnston, with a heavy heart and yet grateful spirit the daughter of Lois M. Johnston announces the passing of her mother on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She had been residing at The Grove Assisted Living in Peoria, AZ since February of this year. She also lived at Wooddale Village Retirement community for two years prior. Lois was born January 24, 1923 in Youngstown, OH and graduated from East High School there in 1942. After graduation she began working for U.S. Steel Corporation in the accounting department. This was a very happy and rewarding time for Lois. Her affection for people and enthusiasm for life began to evolve. In 1947 on a blind date, she met her husband Jack T. Johnston of Poland, OH. On October 9, 1954, Lois and Jack were married at Immaculate Conception Church in Youngstown, OH. In 1955, their only child, a daughter, Nancy was born. From that day forward, Poland, OH became the family's home and remained so for the next 22 years. During those years Lois was a very active parishioner of Holy Family Church and also with Jack's church, Poland United Methodist Church. For many years she served proudly as the Camp Fire Girls leader for her daughter's troop and was involved with the local garden club. Shortly after Jack and Lois retired in 1977 to Sun City, AZ she was hired as the Information Supervisor for Boswell Memorial Hospital. She held this position for 22 years before retiring. In this capacity she was afforded the opportunity to help and interact with people. She was an active member of St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Parish in Sun City, AZ for over 40 years. She served on the finance committee and led the rosary several mornings per week. Lois made several everlasting friendships throughout her life and cherished them all. Her husband, Jack, preceded her in death in 1984. Lois was buried next to her husband in Youngstown, OH. Many thanks to all of Lois' caregivers and friends over the last several months. You're all angels! Thanks for everything Mom and enjoy the rest of your life with Dad....hugs to you both! A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 16, 2018 at St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Parish in Sun City, AZ.