Dawn Johnston Namadan, 84 of Beaver passed away Saturday evening, February 11, 2023 at Lakeview Personal Care Home where she was graciously cared for by their staff and friends.
Raised in Center Township, Dawn was a graduate of Monaca High School, class of 1957. She particularly enjoyed photography and traveling throughout the United States and Europe with her daughter on T.W.A. She also enjoyed having family dinners at her daughter’s home. Dawn was a retiree of Westinghouse Electric, Vanport where she as employed for over 30 years.
The only child of the late the late Harry Kenneth and June (Bauer) Johnston, Dawn is survived by her daughter, Leslie (Bill) Hare of Beaver and was the proud grandmother of Amelia (Alejandro) Cuevas and Don Hare. She is also survived by three cousins: Phillip (Bobbie Jean ) Johnson, Lou (Shirley) Johnson and their son, Jeff and John (Janet) Johnson. Her beloved canine “baby”, Molly and a devoted family friend, Kristen McQuown.
In addition to her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her Aunt Myrna and Uncle Miles Krovchek and Aunt Jessie and Uncle Carl Johnson and a cousin Bucky Johnson.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 14th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 am. Private interment will follow in John Anderson Memorial Cemetery. The family wishes to thank ProMedica Hospice and especially Alyssa, Jean and Kristina for the care and kindness they provided to Dawn.
The family has suggested memorial contributions be made in Dawn’s memory, if desired to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Center Township, PA 15001 .
To share online condolences, view her video tribute, add photos, get directions and other information, please visit Dawn’s permanent memorial site at www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.
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