Naomi A. Johnson, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 7:20 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, on her birthday, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

She was born October 16, 1926, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kohler) Werling. On October 18, 1950, she married Victor W. Johnson, and he preceded her in death on March 8, 1985.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Theresa (William) Kline, Wapakoneta, and Mary Alice (Michael) Keller, Coldwater, OH; 3 grandsons, Timothy Johnson, Indianapolis, IN, Andrew Keller, Troy, OH, Anthony Keller, Troy, OH; a great granddaughter, Kyla Johnson, CA.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen Johnson, and a sister and spouse, Ruth (Robert) Richards.

A homemaker, Naomi worked at Auglaize Acres as a housekeeper. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Naomi enjoyed painting in oils.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, McCartyville, OH.

The family will receive friends 9-10 a.m., Monday, October 21, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the St., Joseph Catholic Church.

Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.