Dianne S. Johansson, age 78, of Bangor, PA formerly of Hackettstown, NJ died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Hospice House of St. Luke's, Bethlehem, PA. Dianne was born April 16, 1940 in Rockaway, NJ to the late Preston and Gladys (Hammel) Smith. In addition to her parents Dianne is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henning B. Johansson, 4 brothers, Sherwin, Leland, Durand, and Kenyon K. Smith, 2 sisters, Marilyn McPeak and Glenda Bidgood.
She was the owner operator of Whispering Pines Antiques of Beattystown, NJ. Diane was a member of the Trinity United Methodist church, enjoyed antiquing, quilting and sewing. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her beloved granddaughter perform.
Dianne is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Johansson - Nauman and fiancée Nick Bellanco,Tracy Patchen and husband George, 2 sisters, Gyl Fela and husband Martin, June Stephens and a granddaughter, Jennifer Patchen.
The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ with Dr. Rev. Frank Fowler officiating. Burial will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows.
Visitation will be Monday, December 10, 2018 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
For those desiring donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1160 Route Highway 22, Suite 103, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 in memory of Dianne.
Jean Smith
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December 9th, 2018 8:20 pm
I'm missing her already. Our long phone conversations. She always made me feel better when I was down. She was more like a sister than sister-in-law. I have great memories of our get togethers at New Year eves.
Sister Stephanie Szody FDC
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December 8th, 2018 2:10 pm
Please accept my sincere sympathy .
Dianne took care of my mother at Villa Madonna and she was a special blessing for us. She also worked at our Infirmary for several years.
Special prayers will be offered for her soul, may she rest in peace .
Sister Stephanie
