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Blake J. Johnson

Blake J. Johnson

Blake J. Johnson, 23, of Youngsville, PA and formerly of Erie passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023 at home, after a lengthy illness.

Blake was born September 25, 1999 in Warren to Joseph and Deborah (Rhodes) Johnson, who survive him of Stafford, NY. He was a graduate of McDowell High School and Mercyhurst University in Erie. He was currently working at Lowes in Warren. Blake loved all animals, especially his Labradoodle Lily. Blake loved to hike and enjoy the outdoors and was a black belt in taekwondo. Above all of his enjoyments, spending time with his family was what he loved most.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Caleb Johnson at home, and Danielle (Jake Kirsh) Wingerter of Dayton, OH; his maternal grandparents, Paul and Jackie Rhodes of Warren; his paternal grandparents, Frank “Bill” and Marilyn Johnson of Youngsville and his uncles, Brian Johnson of Warren and Andrew (Ken Patterson) Johnson of Buffalo, NY.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother Garrett Johnson.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday March 12, 2023 at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, 179 Davis St, Youngsville, PA 16371.

The family suggests memorial donations may be made in Blake’s name to the Epilepsy Foundation Of North Western PA, 1501 Reedsdale St. Pittsburgh, PA 15233, or to NAMI Erie, 1611 Peach St. 218 Erie, PA 16501.

The Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Youngsville, have been entrusted with all arrangements. Condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsonfuneralhome.net.