Maxine L. Lehman

Lehman, Maxine L. (Hunt), 86, of Johnstown. Went to her eternal rest on Dec. 24, 2014 at home and celebrated her first Christmas with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Born  June 29, 1928 in Johnstown. Daughter of the late Theodore W. and Ivy (Metzger) Hunt.  Also preceded in death by husband John G. Lehman; infant sister, Evanna Grace and brother, John M. Hunt. Survived by son, John Charles (Connie Kerr),Elwood City, PA; and daughter, Susan Jean (Kenneth) Ferguson, Johnstown; grandchildren, Shawn (Lori Goheen) Lehman, Beaverton, OR; Greg (Ellinor Perry)Lehman,  Sweden; and Kelli Boland, Johnstown; Jason (Stephanie Weaver) Ferguson; and Jeremy (Mallory Streets) Ferguson; great grandchildren, Ashlyn and Cole Lehman; Emma and Anna Lehman; and Matthew Boland.  Sister of Lois  Leidy, New Mexico; Elma Koon and Sara Jean Snyder, Johnstown; and sister in law, Fay Hunt, Ebensburg. 1945 graduate of the former Ebensburg Cambria High School.  Member of Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren where  she served as a Life Deacon and treasurer. In recent years, she attended University Park Church of God. Maxine was formerly employed as a secretary for Stanley Home Products, Inc., Confidential Secretary to the Technical Vice President of the former PA Electric Co. and secretary to the Office Manager of Sun Oil Co. in Youngstown, OH.  She was a gifted quilter, having made quilts and afghans for all her children and grandchildren. Maxine had a deep love for God, family, gardening and crafts. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was one of a kind and loved to give her grandchildren “Pamper Nights.” Maxine had a radiant smile and was a person who visited shut-ins, loved sending greeting cards and enjoyed taking care packages to the needy, sharing what the Lord had supplied. Her generosity touched everyone in a very special way that will live on forever. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 PM Tuesday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Wednesday at the University Park Church of God, Elton Rd.  Pastors Timothy Coppess and  Ron Barto, officiating. Interment at Richland Cemetery. A  special thank you to Conemaugh Hospice who have become like family to us during Mom’s lengthy illness. Family suggests donations to Johnstown Christian School, STEM Building Fund in memory of Maxine. (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)