Donna E. Johnson

Donna E. Johnson, 71, wife of William J. Johnson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at her home with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 20, 1954, in Albany NY, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth Conrad.

Donna attended South Colonie High School. She spent many years working for the Public Employees Federation in the accounts payable department, later retired in 2013. During retirement she spent most of her time with her beloved grandchildren, children and her husband of 47 years. 

She is survived by her daughter Dana Pugsley and son Matthew Johnson; her four grandchildren, McKenna Pugsley, Charlee Pugsley, Luca Johnson and Anthony Johnson. She is also survived by her sister Nancy Synder and Brother Robert Conrad, sister-in-law Anne Marie Pigliavento and Carol Paniccia, along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Donna is predeceased by her brother Michael Conrad, mother-in-law Anna Johnson, and Grandson Aiden T. Pugsley.

Donations in Donna's name may be made to Community Hospice and Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. 

Special thanks to the staff and NYOH and Community Hospice. 

Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am with a Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 10:00 am in Christ the King Church 20 Sumter Ave, Albany, NY 12203. Inurnment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave, Menands, NY 12204.