Kathleen S. Johnson, age 71, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center. She was born on April 11, 1950 to James and Betty (Evans) Schaller in Newark, OH.

A memorial service will be held at 5pm on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Brucker Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21^st Street, Newark, OH 43055. Family will greet friends at the funeral home for two hours prior to the service.

Kathleen spent over 40 years as a teacher, first at Newark City Schools and then at Kent Washington Schools. She was an active member of her bridge club for many years. Kathleen was fun to be around and was always laughing. More than anything, she loved her three sons and spending time with her family.

Kathleen is survived by her mother, Betty; husband of 18 years, G. David Johnson; sons, Wes (Lori) Frost, Nick (Erin) Frost, and Andy (Lindsey) Frost; grandchildren, Max, Myles, Stella, Remy, Campbell, Calvin, Arden, and Tilly Frost; brothers, Steve (Kim Fleming) Schaller and Mark (Teri) Schaller.

She is preceded in death by her father, James.