Thelma A. Johns
July 19, 1923 - March 13, 2021
Thelma Ardella Rife Johns, age 97, of Greenvillage passed away on March 13, 2021. She was born July 19, 1923, the 4th and only surviving offspring of Merl Lugene and Emma Jane Hoover Rife and was a lifelong resident of the Cumberland Valley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years-Fred Arthur Johns; 3 brothers-Wayne L. Rife, Gerald H. Rife and Galen E. Rife and 2 sisters-Gladys V. Rife Davidson and Janet E. Rife Davis. She is survived by her five children-Barbara A. Johns Saufley, Shippensburg, Fred A. Johns (Mary) Birmingham, AL, Suzanne A. Johns Smoker (John) Greenvillage, Kathleen A. Johns Bersin of Griffith, IN, and Diane A. Johns Makofka of Glenside, PA, along with 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Thelma and late husband, Fred, established Chambersburg Auto Body Shop in 1958. Thelma was an active member and Sunday school teacher at the Greenvillage Church of God. A service to honor her memory will be held Friday, March 19, 2021. Arrangements are being made by the William F. Sellers Funeral Home of Chambersburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Greenvillage Church of God, 5164 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
Thelma Ardella Rife Johns, age 97, of Greenvillage passed away on March 13, 2021. She was born July 19, 1923, the 4th and only surviving offspring of Merl Lugene and Emma Jane Hoover Rife and was a lifelong resident of the Cumberland Valley.... View Obituary & Service Information