WARRENSBURG, N.Y. — Ruth I. Johnson, 84, formerly of Henry Street, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at the Glens Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born on Dec. 18, 1925, in Winchendon, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Marion (Cook) Antilla.

She married John K. Johnson, Sr. on July 13, 1946, in Keene. They were married for 53 years before his passing on July 25, 1999.

The couple resided and raised their family in Jaffrey and Valley Falls, N.Y., for more than 30 years before retiring to Warrensburg.

She was a member of the Warrensburg First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Women’s group of the church, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Haskell Brothers Post 4821 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Glens Falls Hospital Guild, Queen Village Chapter Order of the Eastern Star and the 50 Plus Club in Warrensburg.

Her favorite pastimes included spending time with her children and grandchildren, crossword puzzles, reading and knitting, and observing nature.

Besides her parents and husband, she is also predeceased by her brother, Andrew Antilla, and sister, Shirley Niskala.

Survivors include her four daughters: Brenda Ossenfort and her husband, Donald, of Rensselaer, N.Y.; Wendy Peluso and her husband, John, of Warrensburg; Wanda Maciariello and her husband, Carmen, of Warrensburg; and Robin Drago and her husband, James, of Macedon; her son, Dr. John K. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Charity of Arlington, Va.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her two dear sisters, Gwendolyn Niskala of Jaffrey, Barbara Lehtonen of New Ipswich; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours were conducted from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to charity of your choice.
Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guest book, condolences, and directions.