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I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I worked with him at Calfee and he was truly one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever met. He spoke often of his family. I am sorry I could not offer support sooner, but I just learned of his passing today. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that the God of all comfort continue to strengthen you until you see your husband and father again. Deepest sympathy.

Rachel Petrus

December 06, 2016 | North Ridgeville, OH

Miss you much!

June 09, 2016

Dear Johnston Family,

My sincere condolences. I knew Bill at Penn State and considered him a friend. Rest in Peace.

Norman Hahn

January 12, 2016 | Evergreen, CO

Bill was loved beyond measure. My fondest recent memory was preparing Bill breakfast after Cole's passing and the hug he gave me. xo Dawn

dawn yager

January 07, 2016 | Brunswick, OH

Natasha, Can't believe this has happened to you. I lost your Uncle Nestor at age 50. Life has unexpected events and losing a fine person like Bill is a tragedy. Seems like yesterday Stephen and I attended your wedding. Hold your children and friends close, they'll give you strength Love, Aunt Susan

Susan Grever

December 23, 2015 | Dunedin, FL

To the Johnston family -
My prayers go out for all of you in this heart breaking time. May our Lord grant peace to all your hearts, minds and, souls.

Sharon Sneed

December 21, 2015 | Cleveland, OH

Dear Johnston Family,

As a childhood classmate of Bill's in school and in CCD, Bill was an intelligent fellow with a love of sports. Bill also had a good sense of humor, as he coined The Groovin' Cuban moniker of me, a nickname that fraternity brothers and sisters adopted and still use.

Words can't do justice for the loss you are feeling. Please know that prayers are going out to you from Texas and Bill's name will be mentioned at all Masses this weekend at Queen of...

Osvaldo Morera

December 17, 2015 | El Paso, TX

Natasha, I was so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. I'm praying for your's and family's comfort and strength through this time.
John 14:1-4

Kind Regards
Bill Riggs, Paoli

December 17, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Peacelyn and Family

December 17, 2015 | Elyria, OH

WILLIAM's Obituaries

WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON, age 49, loving husband of Natasha (nee Pancerev); loving father of Katryna, Cole (deceased), Lincoln, Ewan, Liberty, Michaela and Elijah; dear son of the late Helen (nee Schafer) and Donald Johnston; brother of Susan Upton (Ralph) and Barbara Dawson (Kevin); uncle of Andrew Upton, Aiden Dawson and Tracy Miller (Mike); nephew of Catherine Wogerman of Lima, OH; brother-in-law of Greg Pancerev (Francine). Originally from Lima, OH. Graduate of Shawnee High School. Bill met his wife, Natasha, at Penn State where he graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by Westinghouse and Manco Tape. He graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law with a law degree and currently was employed as a Senior Attorney by Calfee, Halter and Griswald where he specialized in Intellectual Property and Patents in the Cleveland and Columbus offices. He was president of the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Stephen Church and active with the Kingsmen at St. Rita Church in Solon, as well as various parishes in the Columbus area. Lifelong member of the Steeler Nation. Passed away suddenly December 10, 2015. Funeral Mass Friday, December 18, 11 A.M. at St. Stephen Church (1930 W. 54th St., Cleveland, OH 44102) (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., THURSDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The Johnston Children's Education Fund, Citizens Bank, Attention: Tony Groys (440) 622-2855.

WILLIAM A. JOHNSTON

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