Irene S. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Irene S. (Sowitsky) Johnson, age 77 of Millville, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016, at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Born and raised in Millville to the late Joseph and Eva (Bidwell) Sowitsky, Irene was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Millville High School, Class of 1957, and then went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Trenton State College. She then earned Masters Degrees in Reading and Math from Glassboro State College and Temple University. After staying at home and raising her sons for 16 years, Irene returned to education as a third grade teacher at Culver School, which marked the beginning of a dedicated career, working for the Millville Board of Education for over 25 years. She was then asked to move to the main office and became the district curriculum coordinator, and then as the first principal of Silver Run School in Millville, where she oversaw the construction of the school, which opened in 1992. Irene was the principal at Silver Run School for nine years, before retiring in 2001. Irene loved going to the Jersey shore, particularly OCNJ, where she enjoyed many happy times on the beach and the boardwalk with her family and friends. One of her biggest joys was doting on her grandchildren. She was an avid Phillies fan, and also loved playing tennis, bicycling, and reading her Bible. Irene will be sadly missed by her husband of 56 years, Axel J. Johnson III; three sons Axel Johnson IV and wife Sherrie of Robbinsville, NJ, Darrin Johnson of Millville, and Christian Johnson and wife Anne of Bridgewater, NJ; four grandchildren Taylor, Michaela, Christian, and Diana; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased in 1962 by her sister, Patricia Sowitsky. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 12 noon, in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Millville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Perelman School of Medicine at the website: https://giving.apps.upenn.edu/giving/jsp/fast.do?program=MED or by mail at: Suite 300, 2929 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-5099. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Irene S. Johnson may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Irene S. Johnson

May 31, 1939 - December 26, 2016