Barb Johnson (1944-2025)

Barb Johnson, 80, of Crafton Heights, formerly of Rochester, passed away on January 20th, 2025 in St. Clair Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1944, a daughter of the late Ruby Lee and John Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Ed Bender. She is survived by her three children, Curt (Heather) Murray, Greg Murray and Heather (Steve) Styer, four grandchildren: Courtney (Ben) Hacker, Claire Murray, Ruby Styer and Jordan Styer; a brother and sister-in-law, John & Anita Crawford and numerous nieces and nephews.

Barb worked as a nurse, and then she retired as a case manager with Highmark/Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a member of Allegheny General Alliance Church where she enjoyed volunteering for the kids programs and Urban Impact.  Barb loved football, she was an avid Rochester Ram and Steelers fan. She was a member of the Highmark/Blue Cross choir and she also volunteered to escort the company mascot.  Her group of friends turned into a Red Hat Society, as a group they traveled which Barb really enjoyed.  She also loved to see theater productions, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and drinking tea.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24th at 11 a.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.