Elaine D. Johnson, PAHS Class of 1949

Elaine D. Johnson, 82, of Port Allegany, died peacefully on Jan. 4, 2014 at her home in Port Allegany, PA.

She was born on October 6, 1931 in Indiana, PA, a daughter of Spiro Z. And Stella Bitchakas Douvlos. On June 17, 1967, she married Merle G. Johnson, who died February 5, 2013. 

Elaine was a 1949 graduate of Port Allegany High School and was a member of the National Honor Society. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953 from the University of Pittsburgh. Elaine was a member of the Alpha Kappa Delta National Sociological Fraternity and the Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Alpha Theta chapter.
 
Elaine was the Majority Inspector of Elections for Liberty Township, a member of the PA Farmer's Association, a member of several local Bridge clubs, a member of the Siatistian Association, and also a member of the Red Hat Association - the 'Glamourous Gatorettes', of Port Allegany. She also held a small aircraft pilot's license.
 
She is survived by one daughter: Teri (Luke) Summa of Central Florida, with grandson: Daniel (Andrea) Ficarro, and granddaughter: Lindsay N. Ficarro, one step-son: Michael G. (Nanette) Johnson of Chicago, IL, two step-daughters: Susie Darlene (William) Kelley, of Griffin, GA, with two grandchildren: William Kelley and Jeffrey Kelley, and Nancy J. McGuire, of Houston, TX., with two granddaughters: Charlene McGuire and Kelly McGuire. Elaine also had 5 step grand-children. She is also survived by her only sister: Argery S. (Larry) Siapantas of Thessalonika, Greece, two nieces: Denise (Karl) deRoquefort-Reynolds, Amy Douvlos, and nephew: John (Vicky) Douvlos, her Aunt: Nora Bitchakas, with two cousins: Argery Bitchakas Cooke and Pete Bitchakas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her only brother: Jack S. Douvlos.
 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 from 4-6pm at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home on 105 N. Main Street, Port Allegany. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 at Noon, also at the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with the Rev. James Campbell, pastor of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church officiating.  Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Potter County Hospice, 1001 E. 2nd Street, Coudersport, PA 17915, or that of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Port Allegany.