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Mary Ann (Kelley) Johnson

April 12, 1941 – May 22, 2026

Mary Ann (Kelley) Johnson, 85, of Altoona, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning at UPMC Altoona. She was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Mary V. (O’Hara) Kelley.

Mary Ann married Donald B. Johnson, who preceded her in death on Sept. 8, 2008.

She is survived by her sister, Pauline McKee (James) of Altoona; her brother, Robert D. Kelley (Jean) of Hanover; a nephew, Shawn Strohman (Shannon); two nieces, Kelley Young (Andy) and Suzanne Vuksan (Kyle); her great-niece and nephews: Audrey Young, Simon Young, Jeffrey Vuksan and Declan Strohman; a brother-in-law, Fred Gigler; and previous caregiver, Sue Butterbaugh.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Gigler.

She was a 1959 graduate of Altoona High School.

Mary Ann retired after many faithful years of service with Verizon, beginning as a telephone operator and ending her career in the engineering department.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Mary Ann had also been a member of the Legion of Mary, Catholic Daughters of America and the Altoona Women’s Club.

She liked spending her spare time reading and doing needlework.

Mary Ann was a very generous person, who was blessed with many lifelong friends and neighbors who were very supportive of her through the years.

Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2026, at The

Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 511 20th St., Altoona, with Father Lubomir Strecok, celebrant.

Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.