Eleanor S. Johnson

Eleanor S. Johnson, 84, of West Chester formerly of Quakertown died Saturday, March 15, 2008 in the Neighborhood Inpatient Hospice, West Chester. Born in Laureys Station, Northampton County she was the daughter of the late Henry David & Helen Peace (Leh) Scheirer. Eleanor was a graduate of the former Hoff Nursing School and the former Allentown School of Nursing. She then became a registered nurse and devoted over 40 years of her life to nursing. Retiring in 1987 as the Infection Control Nurse at the former Quakertown Community Hospital. Prior to that she served as head nurse at the hospital. She was a volunteer of the Quakertown Food Pantry and also a member of the Quakertown Senior Center where she volunteered doing blood pressure screening. She was a member of the 25 year Club of the former Quakertown Community Hospital. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, cryptograms, was an avid reader and loved Jeopardy. She was a member of Quakertown United Methodist Church which she loved so dearly. Eleanor is survived by her children Deborah J. Wilson of Newtown Square, Eric S. Johnson and his wife Colleen of West Chester and Rosalyn C. Johnson and her partner Linda Ciolfi of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Two sisters Miriam Stortz of Illinois and Gladys Scheirer of Allentown. A sister in law Melvina Lohmann and her husband Eddie of Macungie. Two grandchildren Jason Wilson and his wife Megan and Shawn Johnson. Services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Rd. Quakertown. Call Thursday 10:00-11:00 A.M. in the church. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) 821 W. Broad St. Quakertown is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Eleanor's name to the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 400 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940. Service Information A service summary is not available