Melanie Ann (Nestor) Johnson Obituary (1958

Melanie Ann Johnson New Brighton "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" Melanie Ann Johnson, 59, of New Brighton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born September 14, 1958 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of Margaret McCormick Nestor of Chippewa Township and the late Jerold Nestor. She was a graduate of Blackhawk High School and the Providence School of Radiology. She was an X-ray technician and medical assistant at Heritage Valley Health System. She had previously been employed by the Aliquippa Hospital as manager of diagnostic imaging. She was a faithful member of Beaver Falls Christian Assembly. Melanie committed her life to helping others. She was a model of selflessness not only in her career but also in her day to day life. She demonstrated daily how compassion, empathy, and unconditional love can truly transform a person's life. She is survived by the love of her life Darrell, and they would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 11, 2018. She is also survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Josh and Jessica Johnson, Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter Lindsay Johnson and her boyfriend Quenton Humphrey and his loving daughters, Qahirah and Zsamirah of New Brighton, two grandsons who were the light of her world, Toren Jace and Tycen William, brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Natalie Nestor, Fort Worth, TX, sister-in-law, Bunny (Robert), Round Rock, TX, sister-in-law, Kim (Tom), Brighton Township, brother-in-law, Doug, New Brighton, sister-in-law, Kelly (Karl), Aberdeen, NC, her loving in-laws, Eugene and Geraldine Johnson, New Brighton, her God children, Elizabeth Ann and Isaiah Usselman, West Sunbury, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her father Jerold, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert, and an uncle and aunt, Roy and Gertrude Nestor. Affectionately known as Na Na to Elizabeth, Isaiah, Toren, Tycen, she will always be their warrior and champion. Friends and family will be received Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Ave., College Hill, Beaver Falls. There will be an additional visitation on Friday, July 6, 2018 in Pathway Church, 239 Braun Road, Chippewa Township from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. with her minister, Pastor Dale Russo officiating. Private interment in Grandview Cemetery, Big Beaver. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to Christian Assembly, 814 Lincoln Place, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, Attention Missions.