Kathleen Elizabeth Johnson, 64, passed away November 5, 2010. She was born in New Jersey the daughter of the late Eilleen Foley Johnson and Harvey Johnson. She was predeceased by her brother, Alan Johnson. Kathleen retired as a teacher for the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind. Kathleen was integral in developing a Space Camp Program for blind children at the U. S. Space and Rocket Center based in Alabama. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed spending much of her time with her children and grandchildren.

Kathleen is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Chris Brode of Hagerstown, MD, Maria Price of Suffolk, VA; Chrissy and Randy Ruhl of Lavale, MD; grandchildren, Matthew, Macy, Nick, Madison, Peyton; brother, Charles Johnson; former husband, Leo Gizzi and wife, Aprile`.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation c/o IRSF, 4600 Devitt Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45246. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.