Thressa Ann Johnsen

   Thressa Ann Johnsen, age 88, of Sierra Vista passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9, 2021, with her husband George by her side.

   Thressa was born October 13, 1932 in Windber, PA, where she grew up on the family farm. She ventured out on her own to become a telephone operator; and rose to a supervisory position. She met and married her husband George on October 24, 1953. She was a caring and dedicated wife and mother; focusing her love and attention on her husband and family of eight children, eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Over the years she worked as a bookkeeper and volunteered for multiple charitable organizations. She obtained her real estate license and became an accomplished Real Estate Agent. Thressa was a devoted parishioner in the Catholic Church and her faithful spirit guided her life of service to her family and others.

   Thressa will be lovingly remembered by her husband George of 67 years; sister: Stella; children: Saundra (Ron), Sharon, Susan, Thomas (Melissa), Sally, David (Adeana) and Sonya (Doug); grandchildren: Natasha, Jessica, Elizabeth (Michael), Anthony, Katherine (Nicholas), Logan, Evan, and Grayson; greatgrandchildren: Adrian, Clayton and Carter and numerous relatives and friends.

   She was preceded in death by her daughter Shirley; parents Andrew and Anna; siblings: Joseph Reznick, Kathryn Barwatt, Mary, John, Peter, Joseph, Stanley, Anne, Helen and Clare Madey.

   Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday June 3, at 10:00 am at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Sierra Vista; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Innichement will be at Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 12:00 pm. A Luncheon Reception will be held in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Madonna Hall, at 1:00 pm.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Andrew the Apostle Conference, www.svdpsac.org.

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