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Neva Johns passed away on April 23, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana, at the age of 95. She was a lifelong Christian, active in her local church. In addition to Pennsylvania, she lived in Delaware, Ohio, North Carolina, and Indiana.
She was born in Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania to parents Samuel and Pearl (Naugle) Edwards who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by husband Joseph Johns, sister Luceil Lanning (husband Elmer), and brothers Clyde (wife Nellie), Kenneth, Hilbert (wife Betty), and Glen (wife Audrey).
Neva is survived by brother Clayton (wife Betty deceased); children, Diane Ruggiero (husband Tony), David Johns (wife Eileen); five grandchildren, Steven, Matthew (fiancée Shea Hileman), Sarah Smith (husband Joe), Rachel Hernandez (husband Efren), and Joseph (wife Lily). As well as three great grandchildren; Adaline Smith, Harleigh Johns, and Benjamin Hernandez.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Following that service, she will be buried alongside her husband Joseph, at Maple Grove cemetery. Stout & Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
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