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Sharon L. Johnstone, 70

November 19, 2013

Sharon L. Johnstone, 70, died at her East Hempfield Township home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Born in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Catherine Beck Jones. Sharon marked 50 years of marriage with her husband Robert E. Johnstone last August.

A 1960 graduate of Arnold High School, Arnold, PA, she completed studies at West Penn School of Nursing in 1963 and her bachelors at Immaculata University in 1991.Sharon was a registered nurse who worked for Mediplex in Danbury, CT and for the Neighborhood Visiting Nurses Association in West Chester, PA. While living in CT from 1972 to 1985, Sharon was Chairperson of the Retail Division of the Bethel Chamber of Commerce, a Welcome Wagon lady, co-owner of the Bethel Linen Closet and a cherished Girl Scout leader.

Sharon was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church, where she was very active with the quilting group. She was co-founder of the Mid Atlantic Connection for PKU and Allied Disorders, Inc. (MACPAD). Sharon demonstrated outstanding leadership within the PKU community as co-founder, past-president and newsletter editor for MACPAD. Sharon worked tirelessly to grow MACPAD into one of the largest metabolic support organizations in the country, now including 6 states and over 600 members. In 2013 Sharon was awarded the Rose Award from Applied Nutrition for outstanding leadership in the PKU community.

Surviving in addition to her loving husband Bob, are her daughters Laura L. wife of Ami Assayag of Charlestown, PA and Judith A., wife of Michael Griffith of Lancaster; and her grandchildren Nick, Charley, Bobby and Amelia Griffith and Kyla and Ben Assayag.

A Memorial Service will be held 11AM Monday, November 25, 2013, at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, with Rev. Dr. Ann S. Osborne officiating. Sharon’s family will receive friends on Monday from 10-11AM at the church. Interment in Highland’s Memorial Garden. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mid Atlantic Connection for PKU, PO Box 6086, Lancaster, PA 17607 or www.macpad.org

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November 23, 2013

I am so sad the world has lost such an amazing woman. I looked forward to visiting Aunt Sharon each year and spending time with your awesome family! I would just sit in the kitchen and listen to her tell stories and jokes and just laugh the whole time. Judy, Laura, and Uncle Bob, I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing my Dad was the hardest thing I’ve had to deal with. Praying for strength and peace for you all. Lots of love, Jill Boreman

November 20, 2013

I don’t have the words to express my sadness. Sharon was one of the most delightful people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I met Sharon when I joined the MACPAD Board in 2000. For 13 years, I enjoyed working with her and also being one of her friends. Sharon had a wonderful sense of humor and through the last 5 or so years, even though her health was declining, Sharon maintained that sense if humor. She loved her family and my deepest and sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you who lived her as wife, mother and grandmother.
Carol Barton

November 20, 2013

Mrs Johnstone was a second mom to me, her laughter, energy and love taught me many lessons I try to emulate today. So sorry for the loss of her on this earth, and especially for Mr Johnstone, Judy, Laura & their families, hugs, Cathy

November 20, 2013

I can’t begin to say how much we will miss Sharon!! She was a very special friend and we so enjoyed getting together with Sharon and Bob over the years. Sharon may be gone, but she will never be forgotten.
Peg & Ira Lunt

November 20, 2013

Our love goes out to Bob and the Family. I have the cross-stitch that Sharon made for me and my Husband for our wedding with the Koalas posted on our wall for everyone to see and we treasure the memories we have of her and Bob. Her memory lives on in our house many miles away and will live for ever!! Love from the Masottis, Judy and Lew

November 20, 2013

Sharon was such a source of comfort and guidance when we moved back into the area with our then 1 year old PKU daughter. I will treasure all the memories of picnics and chats. May your memories bring you comfort and knowing she no longer suffers, bring you peace.
Much love from the Deihl family; Amy Sue, Brad, Allyson, and Ben

Visitation: Monday, November 25, 2013; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Highland Presbyterian Church; 500 E. Roseville Road; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Monday, November 25, 2013; 11:00 AM; Highland Presbyterian Church; 500 E. Roseville Road; Lancaster, PA 17601
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