Sophie A. Johnson

June 16, 1941 - September 21, 2011
Sophie A. Johnson

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Sophie “Tina” Ann Johnson, age 70, of Wilmington, North Carolina and formerly of Warrington, PA passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2011.

She was born in Newark, New Jersey to John Wysochanski and Josephine Gatto Wysochanski. She graduated St. Peters Secretarial School in Newark and later retired from Oppenheimer Financial Services in Doylestown, PA.

A proud member of the Friends of the Arboretum in Wilmington, NC, Tina enjoyed her grand-children, summers in the Poconos, and shopping.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years , Stan Johnson Jr of Wilmington, NC. Her son, Stan Johnson III of Blairstown,NJ. Her daughter, Joanne VanderDrift of Clayton, NC. Her grandchildren, Kelsey & Stan Johnson IV of Blairstown, NJ, Johnathan & Christopher VanderDrift of Clayton, NC, Her son-in-law, David VanderDrift and her daughter-in-law, Lisa Johnson.

Her Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 am on October 1, 2011 at Saint Rose of Lima Church, 312 Ridgedale Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Ave.East Hanover, NJ 07936.

In lieu of flowers please make a Memorial
Donation in Tina’s name to the
American Heart Association.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • September 26, 2011
    Linda Shackelford & Mary says:
    Stan, Our prayers are with you and the family. We've only had the pleasure of you being neighbors for a short time, but the friendship has touched our lives and given us some fond memories.

  • September 27, 2011
    Carol Costello says:
    Stan and Family, So very sorry to hear about T. It's a shock thinking it was just a year since she retired. She was like the den mother of the office. Always doing something... watering plants, making coffee, chatting about her latest buy at Kohls, cleaning everything and anything in the office and always talking about her grandchildren - how proud she was of Kelsey making Fairleigh Dickinson and Christopher playing in his piano recitals. Glad you both had some quality time together after she retired, although way too brief. Hope and pray you all can get through this because of your strength as a family.

  • September 27, 2011
    Ruth Stanshine says:
    I remember the first day I met Tina. We were moving in and the moving van left to get a second load. I was alone. Tina came to the door and introduced herself, asked if I needed anything, asked if I needed her to watch the kids, then gave me her phone number. That's who Tina was; a care giver and a friend. Over the years we became close. She was someone I could talk to, confide in and never be judged. She was my friend and I will miss her.

  • September 29, 2011
    Jeremy, Kimberly, & Molly Stephens says:
    Stan, We are so sorry to hear of Tina's passing. I (Kim) am so glad that I got to grow up across the street from you both in Warrington! It was so good to sit with you guys in your living room before you moved and hear your excitement about your beautiful new house with all the space for your grandkids to visit. We are praying for you, that God draws you close to Him and to each other as a family through this, gives you all comfort in your loss, and that you find joy in your precious memories of Tina.

  • September 29, 2011
    Louis&Linda Fiorello says:
    Dear Stan and family We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Lou and Linda