Obituary of Robert L. Johns

Robert Johns, Sr. January 5, 2013 Robert Johns, Sr. 77, of Pringle and currently a resident of Hampton House, Hanover Twp., died Saturday January 5 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Luzerne, he was the son of the late Leroy and Viola Johns. He was employed for several years at Baut Studio of Swoyersville as a Master Stained-glass Craftsman, a craft he loved and often created items for his family. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Rita Reilly, sons William, Alan and infant son Brian; brothers, Bill Johns, Edward Yanchunas; sisters, Emily Harris and Jean Conklin. He is survived by sons Robert Johns, Jr. and wife Nancy; Ronald Johns and wife Janet both of Pringle; Eric Johns of Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Nancy Berry and husband Daniel of Pringle; Susan Jonovitch of West Nanticoke; Rita Doughton and husband William of Edwardsville; Pamela Nace and husband Joseph of Pringle. Also eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and brother, Leroy Johns of New Jersey. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 8:00 PM at the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc. 568 Bennett St. Luzerne with Rev. Louis Falcone officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 PM until time of service. The family would like to thank everyone at the Hampton House for their kindness and care of Robert and also the staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital emergency room for their compassion and care. In lieu of flowers the family requests donation at The American Heart Association. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.