Kathleen Joy Johnson

Kathleen Johnson, 79, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born on December 14, 1944 to the late John Gehring and Marian (Shroyer) Nelson.

Kathy was a true family woman. She loved to make her family and friends laugh. She enjoyed being home in her jammies, watching television or being on the computer. She would often find funny things to send to her family. Kathy never met a stranger, she loved finding conversation wherever she could. She will be remembered for her kindness and ability to spread joy to those who loved her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Bruce (Burpie) Bauders; and brothers, Bobby Gehring, Johnny Gehring, Denny Gehring, Jimmy Nelson and Ronnie Gehring.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Howard Johnson; children, Joel Bauders and Julie Pappas; step-children, Brenda (Gary) Lambrou, Rebecca Johnson, Sherry (Ken) Justice and Kevin (Londa Hug) Johnson; grandson, Jherod Bauders; Christine (Chrissy) Campbell, who was like a sister to Kathy; half-sister, Bonnie Gehring; several step-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Paquelet Funeral Home. Her Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, at Paquelet Funeral Home with burial to follow at Union Lawn Cemetery in Navarre, Ohio.