Name: Visitation for WILLIAM J. JOHNSTON
Start: 2025-12-23T09:30:00.000Z
End: 2025-12-23T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

JOHNSTON WILLIAM J. William J. Johnston, of Jenkintown, PA, started his new journey on Dec. 17, 2025 at the age of 67. He is the loving husband of Maryann Silverman Johnston, stepfather (like a father) to Tony Silverman (Krista) and Maria Walker (Bob) and proud Popi to Brody, Meadow, Cade, Wyn, Chase, Naomi, and Mason. Bill is also survived by his siblings Mary Pronovost (Paul), Sheila Aseltine (Peter) and Thomas J. Johnston (Kate) and was preceded in death by his parents Thomas J. Johnston, Sr. and Rose Johnston. Bill was the proud owner of Bill Johnston Landscape Company, where he cherished his longtime employees and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation, Tuesday, Dec. 23rd at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jenkintown, PA, from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M., followed by a Mass and interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Northeast Philadelphia Lions Club (District 14-A), Malvern Retreat House, Coaches for Cancer and Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Bob Miller

January 3, 2026

I met Bill close to 40 years ago through a mutual friend Judy Weber. Through the years Bill and I shared our love for baseball, especially the Phillies. We would talk baseball, books , and his travel adventures throughout the year. Several times Bill treated me to a Phillies game in his great seats right behind the Phillies dugout. We often met up at Alexander's restaurant for a drink and to catch up with one another. Bill would also just give me a call to talk baseball or about swapping books, which we did often. I will miss Bill and these talks. My thoughts and prayers go out to Maryann and his entire family. Just know Bill is at peace and in a better place. Rest in peace my friend.

Paul Johnston

December 31, 2025

Had many great times with Bill,
Worked hard and played hard with him in my younger days,he will be truly missed,rip BILLY.

John Wear

December 23, 2025

I was on a flight to San Francisco sometime in 1990 or 1991. The fellow sitting next to me asked me why I was heading to the "City by the Bay." We got to talking and he spent a good part of the 5-hour flight asking me about my experiences, especially restaurants and places to visit. During the conversation he indicated that he liked to scuba dive. At the time, I had not even thought about taking up the hobby but since I was dating a young lady who told me that she liked to scuba dive, I decided right then and there to take lessons and become certified. A month or so later, I called the gentleman, and we went out to have a drink and to talk about maybe going on a scuba diving vacation. From that day forward, Bill Johnston and I started a very long-time friendship and over the ensuing years, we went on at least 30 or more scuba diving adventures. We went to Cozumel (many times) and La Paz, Mexico; Costa Rica and many other exotic locations. The other thing that I was able to become part of was the Annual Trip to see the NY Yankees play in the Bronx. What fun! And what a great friend!

I thank you for the fact that I met you, that I will remember you for the rest of my life.

Mick & Deirdre Lafferty

December 22, 2025

RiP Bill. We lost touch years ago, but will remember many happy times we spent with Bill in the 80´s. He was always so generous and hosted many fun BBQ´s at his house. We will always remember Bill with a smile on his face. Our deepest sympathies to Bill´s family and friends.

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Robert Midiri

December 22, 2025

Bill and I were close friends as kids, thru 8th grade at St Ambrose. As life happens, Bill and his family moved from Feltonville in Olney towards Cheltenham, and we each went in differing paths. The circle of life is amazing as our paths again finally crossed again and we met up a few years back, re connected and it felt like we didn't miss a beat. We are now heartbroken and send our love and deepest condolonces to Bills family. You will be sorely missed my friend. Our love, Bob and Karen Midiri

John Lamb

December 21, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about this. We have so many memories over the last 60 years going all the way back to gradeschool. Billy was even in a wedding of mine. He was a great friend and will be truly missed. May he R.I.P. My prayers and thoughts go out to his entire family.

Kirsten and Rose Ranson

December 21, 2025

Bill was a very good person. Wonderful faithful friend. He was very thoughtful and excellent landscaper. We will miss him. .love .prayers and sympathy. Kirsten and Rose Ranson and. "Mike" too

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