WILLIAM C. JOHNSON

WILLIAM C. JOHNSON obituary, Cleveland, OH

WILLIAM C. JOHNSON

WILLIAM JOHNSON Obituary

Visit the Ripepi Funeral Home - Parma website to view the full obituary.

WILLIAM C. JOHNSON, age 83 of Broadview Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025. Loving father of Debbie Bonacci (Michael) and David Johnson (Laura); dearest grandfather of Nick Bonacci (Kristi), Jon Bonacci, Jake Bonacci (Jamie), Morgan Johnson, Haley Johnson and Jocelyn Lawrentz; great-grandfather of Kinsley and Sophia Bonacci; also survived by the mother of his children, Diane Fleming: son of the late Eugene and Charlotte Johnson; step-son of the late Lois Johnson; dearest brother of Bruce Johnson (Gwen), Curt Johnson (Diane) and the late Leon Johnson; longtime companion of Yolanda Logie; beloved uncle, great-uncle and dear friend of many. Bill was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran and a retired longtime employee of Warner and Swasey. He was an avid golfer and fisherman, but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Service at the funeral home Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), FRIDAY 12 noon – 3 p.m.

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