Anne Yurcic Johnson, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at her son's residence in Bellwood, Pa., following a convalescent stay at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg.

Born April 5, 1943, in Sharon, she was a beacon of love, compassion, and wisdom, with a personality and sense of humor that enlivened every room she entered and brightened every heart that she touched.

Raised in the heart of Sharon by her parents, Andrew "Andy" Yurcic and Barbara Petok Barkovich Yurcic, Anne was nurtured in the values and traditions of St. Anthony Roman Catholic Croatian Church.

Her early life on Water Street gave birth to friendships and memories that have lasted a lifetime.

Anne met her soulmate, Thomas E. Johnson, in beauty and barber school. Their union led to a lifelong partnership in business and love until Thomas' untimely passing in 1993.

Resilient as ever, Anne earned an associate degree in specialized business from Shenango Valley School of

Business and committed 28 years to Mercer County Children and Youth Services.

Anne was a devoted mother to her sons and daughter-in-law, Andrew J. Johnson of Bangkok, Thailand; Eric T. Johnson and Hayley A. Johnson of Bellwood, and Robert F. Johnson of Farrell; and a doting grandmother to

Carter, Quinn, and Lela Johnson, and step-grandchildren, Elliott and Henry Weyhe. She is survived by her sons, grandchildren, and leaves a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness.

She also found joy and companionship in her cherished dog, Bailey, who brightened her days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Thomas; and siblings, Frank Barkovich and Mary Gagliardi.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne's honor may be made to St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church, 804 Idaho St., Sharon, PA 16146.