Obituary: Patricia M. Johnson

Patricia M. Johnson, 94, Orrtanna, Pennsylvania (formerly of Beltsville, Maryland), passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at SpiritTrust Lutheran Home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

            Patricia was born March 16, 1930, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Philip C. and Margaret Mulvaney Ryan. Her husband Francis L. “Frank” Johnson died in 2013.

            Patricia was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. She was a 1951 graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Education. After raising her family, Patricia spent most of her career as a teacher in the Prince George’s County School District in Maryland until her retirement. Following her move to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Patricia worked part-time at the National Civil War Wax Museum, currently known as the Gettysburg Heritage Center on Steinwehr Avenue. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

            Patricia is survived by six children: Edward Johnson and his wife Susan of Dunkirk, Maryland; Maureen Paccione and her husband Jeffrey of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; Philip Johnson and his wife Mary of Beltsville, Maryland; Denise Lusby and her husband William of Lusby, Maryland; Francis Johnson and his wife Jean of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Timothy Johnson and his wife Maria of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Patricia was also blessed with 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

            A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated, Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church with Monsignor William Richardson celebrant. Interment will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 1095 Church Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353. Online obituary and condolences available at mondhanfuneralhome.com.