Victoria L. Johnson, 80, of Potter Township, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on July 12th, 2025. She was born in Punxsutawney on October 10th, 1944, a daughter of the late Joseph and Betty Gilarno. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Judi Bergman. She is survived by her husband, her children, four grandchildren: Kyle (Nicole) Johnson, Jonathan, Hannah, and Nick Flaugh; as well as a great grandson, Max Johnson, a brother, Dan (Rose) Gilarno, a sister, Tracy (Robert) Sutton, and many nieces and nephews. Victoria married the love of her life, John H. Johnson and they shared nearly 60 years together. She will always remain his “princess.” They built a beautiful life with their children, Laura (Patrick) Flaugh and Aaron (Jenn) Johnson. Her greatest delight came in being a grandmother, and more recently, a great grandmother. Her faith was central in her life, and she was active in her church as her health allowed. She took special pride in managing the children’s library at Mt. Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Aliquippa. She found joy in cooking and baking, spending time with family and friends, and the gals in her long-standing card club. She was funny and could make people laugh with her quick wit and one liners. Despite enduring various illnesses, her resilience was remarkable.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 16th from 4–8 p.m. and a service will be held on Thursday, July 17th, at noon at the Gabauer-Todd Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
People say to her as she always said to them, “We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.”