Kathryn Sompi Johnson; born in Washington Township; formerly of Rostraver Township; passed away in Mt. Pleasant; Mich.; on Tuesday; Oct. 31; 2006; following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She remained faithful to her Lutheran roots throughout her life. Kay is survived by her son; J. Kenneth (Doris) Johnson; of Lake Isabella; Mich.; a brother; Carl (Rita) Sompi; of Rhode Island; granddaughters; Sharon (Randall) Byrd; of Northville; Mich.; Susan (David) Staggs; of Morganton; N.C.; and Rachel (Leonard) Olson; of Carleton; Mich.; and great-grandchildren; Caroline and Madison Byrd; Amanda Staggs; and Kirk; Kyle and Kara Olson. Her husband; John F. Johnson; son; Van Miles Johnson; and parents; Gust Sompi and Mary Poro Sompi preceded her in death; as did her five sisters; Lina Huber; Stella Anderson; Martha Schwilm; Ina Johnston and Jenny Tolska. Kay was a graduate of California (Pa.) High School and went to secretarial school in Pittsburgh. In following years; she was employed as an executive secretary at the Pittsburgher and Roosevelt Hotels and at the Allegheny Club at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. After moving to Michigan; she was employed in the same capacity for Wright Line in Dearborn until her retirement. She was an avid golfer and loved to walk; swim; and read. She moved to the Mt. Pleasant area and was cared for by her loving son and daughter-in-law while residing at New Hope Assisted Living Center and more recently at the Wooden Rocker. Cremation has taken place. The cremated remains will be returned to Belle Vernon for graveside services and interment. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please see www.helmsfuneralhome.com for an on-line obituary and to leave a message for the family. Arrangements are by the HELMS FUNERAL HOME; 330 South University Ave.; Mt. Pleasant; Michigan 48858.