Mount Morris: At age 73, Val passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. She was born on February 3, 1951, in Dansville, NY to the late Otis and Ruth Johnston. Val is predeceased by her siblings, Martin Johnston, Ivan (Nora) Johnston, Robert Johnston, David Johnston, Kenneth (Joeen) Johnston, Patty Collister (Dave Love), Sheila Johnston, Collette McTarnaghan, and June (Bill) Mills. Survived by her children, Victoria (Ryan) Enser, Steven Santini, and her grandson Mason Santini, along with sisters-in-law Grace Johnston and Sharon Johnston, several loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Val was retired from FLDDSO after 38 years of service and having the “best job ever”. She enjoyed most spending time with family and friends, playing cards, helping others, attending church, and taking photos of sunsets, rainbows, and nature. Val had a love for music (Righteous Brothers, Kenny Rogers, Tina Turner, Elvis, and any oldie but goodie song. She was hard-working, kind, compassionate, and loved God, life, and people to the fullest. Those closest to her referred to her as “Hollywood” or “Cheeseburger”.
Friends and family are invited to call from 10 AM to 12 Noon on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Val’s Funeral Service will immediately follow Calling Hours at 12 Noon. Interment will take place following her service at Lakeview Cemetery, 5344 David Gray Hill Road in Groveland, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Groveland Federation Parish. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I WILL always remember the Euchre tournaments with Val and Collette . So much fun. Also going to see the Bee Gees with her.
Thoughts and prayers to Vickie and Stephen.
Vickie and family,
I am so sorry to read this…I have known your Mom for years starting with her first marriage and all through her working years. I was so happy when she decided to buy my house and her telling me how much she was enjoying it….val was a great lady May she RIP…
I remember Val her sister Sheila and myself putting on crazy makeup, dressing up in some funny clothes and laughing our selves silly .The 3 of us (minus the crazy clothes) would go downtown and dance and Val aka CHEESEBURGER was so much fun. We went to the Western bar and tried to teach Val the two step. Must say didn’t go to well, which made us laugh harder.
I always felt like I was part of the family, we had so many great times together. I loved every one of the Johnston kids . Val-I will remember you forever.. I feel certain all your brothers and sisters are in Heaven with open and loving arms to welcome you.
She was the most genuine and loving soul. We were blessed to have her in our lives. She will be truly missed.