Marie E. (Knecht) Johnson, age 84, of Wassergass Road, Hellertown PA, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in her home. She was the Widow of the late Wilbur E. Johnson, Sr.

Born in Upper Nazareth Township PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Mary Alice (Bartholomew) Knecht. She was a Trimmer for the former Casco Company, Hellertown PA for 16 years until retiring. She was a Member of the Lower Saucon United Church of Christ, Hellertown PA.

She is survived by her Sons, Wilbur E. Johnson, Jr. of Hellertown PA, John J. Johnson of Hellertown PA and Richard E. Johnson of Hellertown PA; Daughter, Sylvia C., Wife of Albert E. Yenolevich of Hellertown PA; Sisters Pearl Stout of Hellertown PA and Eva Bartholomew of Las Vegas NV; 19 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. She is predeceased in death by her Son, David A. Johnson, 2002.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday June 23, 2003 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 326 Main Street, Hellertown PA. Family and Friends may call 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Monday in the Funeral Home. Interment in Bethlehem Memorial Park, Bethlehem PA.

In leiu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Northeastern PA District, PO Box 1392, Bethlehem PA 18018-1392 and/or the American Diabetes Association Lehigh Valley Chapter, 2045 Westgate Drive, Bethlehem PA 18017.