Vicki Johnston – Belle Vernon
Obituaries
February 26, 2021

Vicki Johnston – Belle Vernon

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It is with heavy hearts that we wave goodbye to Vicki Johnston of Belle Vernon, the daughter of the late Ralph Packe and Frieda Princler. Vicki was preceded in death by a son, William; daughter, Tracey Johnston; and brothers, Larry and Ralph. Vicki leaves with tear-filled eyes her sons, Brian (Elyse) Kevin Johnston and Bobby Louis Crosby Jr.; one daughter, Jodie Johnston; nine grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 1, 2021, at Bethany Baptist Church, 550 Fitz Henry Road, Smithton, with the service starting at 11 a.m. Bishop Karl Jackson of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will give the eulogy. Final celebration has been gently placed in the hands of HOUSE OF JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, PA 724-379-5420, Karl Jackson, funeral director. Wear your mask and social distance.

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