Armella J. Trimble-Johnson, 73, of Lancaster died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Manor Care.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Armella (Flick) Walter.  Armella was the wife of Thomas Johnson of Bellfonte, PA and the former wife of the late Leroy Trimble.

She worked in the laundry department at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 1965 to1967.  From 1987 to 1997, she worked as a cashier at K-Mart on Fruitville Pike.  She enjoyed music, dancing and theatre.  Her favorite pastime was bowling in the Zodiac League.  She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Armella is survived by her two daughters: Jennifer L. Davis and Rita A. Trimble fiancée of Brandon Norwood; five grandchildren: James, Joseph, Joshua, Jasmine and Avery; two brothers: Robert Walter husband of Gerry and Chester Walter all of Lancaster.  She was preceded in death by three grandchildren: Michael, Danielle and Jordan; and two brothers: Raymond and Richard Walter.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph Street, Lancaster 17603 with Msgr. Thomas Smith as Celebrant.  A viewing will be held at the church before Mass from 10am to 11am.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Armella’s name to American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster PA 17603.  To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.