Phyllis J. Johnson, 71, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010, in Jameson Hospital after a brief illness.

Mrs. Johnson was born on June 22, 1939, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Carl and Vivian Brooks Hall.

She was a lifelong city resident and a 1957 alumna of New Castle High School.

A homemaker, Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and collecting strawberry-themed items. Her greatest joy, however, was the time she shared with her family. Phyllis was a loving, caring and nurturing mother who was always willing to take time to listen. She doted on her grandchildren whom she adored and was a devoted wife for 48 years. Always giving of herself, she will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Surviving include her husband, Marvin W. Johnson, whom she married on July 26, 1962; two sons, Marco P. Johnson of Erie and Michael W. Johnson and his wife, Kristen, of New Castle; two precious grandchildren, Mikayla and Logan; twin nephews, Vincent Hall and his wife, Barb, of Morgantown, W.Va., and Victor Hall of Miami; several cousins, including Mary Morgan and her husband, Charles, of Morgantown; a special friend, Judy Brennan and her husband, Richard, of McDonald, Ohio; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

Besides her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Hall, and a nephew, Carl Hall.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, and noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 111 W. Falls St.

The service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Friends may e-mail condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. 11016-2
Raymond G. Johnson, 424 Vine Street, New Castle, passed away peacefully at 1:54 a.m. Friday (2-25-11) in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness. He was 68.

He was born in New Castle on August 12, 1942 the son of Arthur and Mildred Mason Johnson.

A lifelong resident of New Castle, Raymond was a member of Neshannock High Schools graduating class of 1960.

He entered the United States Air Force in 1963. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1967.

He was employed for ten years at the former National Castings Division of Midland Ross Corp, Sharon.

He married his wife the former Bonita Bonfield on July 22, 1967.

Raymond was a member of St. Mary's Church, New Castle. He belonged to the Polish Falcons of America Nest 146, New Castle.

He is survived by his wife Bonita Johnson at home, two sons, Raymond Scott Johnson and his wife Kristine, and Brandon Joseph Johnson, two grandsons, Christopher Johnson, and Braiden Johnson, two sisters, Arlene Carr and her husband John, and Karen Williams and her husband David, all of New Castle.

Calling hours will be from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday (2-27-11) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. 111 W. Falls Street, Sharon.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9:00 a.m. with Rev. Victor J. Molka, pastor of Mary Mother of Hope Parish as the celebrant.

The New Castle Area Honor Guard will render full military honors at the funeral home at 8:15 a.m. Monday prior to leaving for the church.

Interment will take place in the veterans section of Park Side Cemetery.