Barbara Lena Johnson Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 13, 2022, at the age of 80, Barbara Lena Johnson of Niles, Michigan passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Perry Tirotta and Lena Tirotta (Sainato); her siblings, Judith Sinkovics, Mary Spencer, Rose Ratkay, Edith Lansford, Teresa McKamey, Catherine Everly, Angela Marlin, Perry Tirotta and Micheal Tirotta; and her great grandchild Paxton L. Pierson.

She is survived by: her children, Debbie Watson (Steve) of Niles, Tony Otolski of Niles and Tracie Ferenczi (Steve) of Niles; and her siblings, Frank Tirotta, Joe Tirotta, Sandra Tirotta and Paul Tirotta. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren.

In an effort to keep everyone healthy, the church has requested that everyone in attendance please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles with a recitation of The Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Barbara may do so to the St. Jude Foundation.