Obituaries
October 15, 2021

Lance Bradford Johnson Sr. – Monessen

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Lance Bradford Johnson Sr., 59, Monessen, died Oct. 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delores Johnson; stepfather, Samuel Humphries; and one brother, Stanley Johnson. Left to cherish his memories are significant other, Melanie Hazelbaker; his children, Nicole Rene Johnson, Lance B. (Lakisha) Johnson Jr., Corrie L. Crews, Amber L. Satterfield, Erica L. Dunseath, Bloom (Adam) Griffey and Angela S. Fleming; grandchildren, Zylinn Rene Johnson, Nevaeh Rashea Johnson, Lance B. “LJ” Johnson III, Damien J. Dunseath, Jazzmyn G. “Jazzy” Dunseath; and sisters, Leslie Crews and Laura Oliver. Lance loved going to the casino to play the slots and playing cards (Tonk) with his friends. Nothing made him happier than scratching instant lottery tickets and winning! He also enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers plat football. He gave lots of love to his new dog, Zoe Lynn, who will miss him every day like everyone else. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at EXQUISITE FUNERAL HOME, 701 Thompson Ave., Donora, PA 15062, 724-379-9020. Services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Eric Johnson officiating. Repast will be immediately following at The Ave on Thompson, 324 Thompson Ave., Donora, Pa., 15062. Condolences at www.exquisitefuneralcremationservices.com.

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