Obituary of Julianne Johnston Peterson

Julianne "Julie" Johnston Peterson, 79, of Lemont, died Friday, February 12, 2016, at home Born July 12, 1936 in Baltimore Maryland. She was the daughter of Etta "Naomi" Decker and Alfred McKean "Mac" Johnston. She grew up in Johnsonburg Pa. On June 23 1962 she married S Lloyd Peterson, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Todd Peterson of Raleigh, NC and Scott Peterson of Hawaii Island; one brother, Alvin Johnston and his wife, Lori, of Schenectady, NY and Hudson, Fl. Julie graduated from Waynesburg University with a major in Education and a minor in music. She taught English in Ohio, Kane, and State College For many years she enjoyed playing the organ and performing in bell choirs of several of the churches around the State College area. She also sang with the State College Opera Society, State College Choral Society, State College Madrigal Society and the Pennsylvania Chorale Tours. She proof read for The Centre Daily Times, Pennsylvania State University Publications, Commercial Printing, The American Philatelic Society, Seven Mountains Scientific and freelance edited for the Oxford University Press. Visitation will be at 1 to 3 pm on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College. Funeral service be held 1pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College with Rev. Richard Henry officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Bradford, Pa. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.