Rachel C. Johns

Rachel C. Johns, 40, of Pittsburgh, died July 4, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 2, 1982 in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of Dennis A. “Denny” and Marlene J. (Joe) Johns of New Derry. Rachel was a graduate of Derry Area High School. She was a manager of Giovanni’s Pizza in Pittsburgh. Rachel loved her family and friends. Rachel is survived by her daughter Shayna Battaglia of Murrysville; one brother Matthew A. Johns of New Derry; two sisters Marnie L. Johns and wife Sherri Campbell of Latrobe and Denielle M. Johns of New Derry; two grandchildren Damien and Roman Battaglia; one niece Devin Quidetto; one great nephew Carter Roland; and many cousins and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held 10AM, Friday, July 8, 2022 in the St. Martin Roman Catholic Church, New Derry, with the Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements with the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home, Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry, 724-694-8331. Online condolences may be made to merlinfuneralhome.com.

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