Carol H. Johnson, a lifelong local area resident, died at home in Beacon on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 72.
Born in Newburgh on January 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Madeline (Garrison) Hoaglander. On July 18, 1970, she married Edward Johnson at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Fishkill.
Carol was a longtime employee of I.B.M. and served at the company's East Fishkill location for 47 years. Even during her illness, Carol remained steadfast and committed to her career, retiring just this past March. She was also a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Fishkill.
Above all else, she was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.
Edward survives at home in Beacon. She is also survived by her son, Edward E. Johnson & his wife Kristana of Rockville, MD; her son, Jeffrey A. Johnson of Beacon; her daughter, Jennifer A. Franks of Arlington, VA; five grandchildren, Svea, Nikolaus, Annika, Nilsa, and Elina; her brother, Rev. Robert Hoaglander of Herkimer, NY; her sister, Linda Ward & her husband Jim of Ilion, NY; and her brother, Rev. Don Hoaglander & his wife Debbie of Ilion, NY; also many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives & friends.
She was predeceased by her parents as well as three siblings, Astrid Anderson, Carl Hoaglander, and Arnold Hoaglander.
In accordance with Carol's wishes, funeral services are private. Interment will be at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1400 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524 or Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
Arrangements are under the direction of McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. For online tributes and memorial donations, please visit Carol's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.