Johanne E. Mahoney, 87

December 20, 2024

Johanne E. Mahoney, 87, of Conestoga, PA, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. Born on September 6, 1937, in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd B. and Mary Bleecher Henry.

She graduated from Manheim Township High School, class of 1955, from there Johanne pursued a career in nursing, earning her LPN certification. She would go on to retire as Head Nurse from Winter Orthopedic Clinic.

First and foremost, Johanne was a dedicated wife and mother. In 1957, Johanne married the love of her life, Donald W. Mahoney, and they spent a wonderful 67 years together.

Johanne was a charter member of Grace Community Church in Willow Street, PA, where she enjoyed volunteering in the church kitchen and on the luncheon team. Johanne was an avid creative scrapbooker and loved traveling across the United States and Mexico. She was also a dedicated Girl Scout leader and coached girls’ softball at Manor Ridge Little League.

Johanne is survived by her husband, Donald W. Mahoney; her children: Dona J., married to Donald Reynolds of New Providence, PA; Susan E., married to Stacy Wagaman of Mountville, PA; Douglas H., married to Patricia Gregg of Conestoga, PA; Jeffrey R., married to Lori Grissinger of Conestoga, PA; and Stephen B., married to Natalie Wray of Huntersville, NC. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and her brother, Donald O. Henry, husband of Kathy B., of Murfreesboro, TN. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Jeannette Behrs (1999) and Doris Kant (2013).

Johanne’s legacy of love, kindness, and service will continue to inspire her family and community.

A funeral service will be held at Grace Community Church, 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street, PA, on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service. The burial will take place at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Community Church at the above address.