William "Bill" Johnstone's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Sterling, Ohio

William "Bill" Johnstone

March 1, 1936 - January 25, 2026 (89 years old)

Sterling, Ohio

William "Bill" Johnstone's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Sterling, Ohio

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William "Bill" Johnstone

March 1, 1936 - January 25, 2026 (89 years old)

Sterling, Ohio

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William Johnstone Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Johnstone in Sterling, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on January 25, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Johnstone to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Johnstone and Ruth Johnstone; his siblings, Helen Ceremeli (Ben), Ed Johnstone, Ruth Puricelli and Tom Johnstone; and his siblings-in-law, Luis Cordova and Carol Johnstone.

He is survived by: his wife Stephanie Johnstone; his children, Dave Johnstone (Jo Anne), Bob Johnstone (Noelle), Mary Besancon (Gary) and Cheryl Carpenter (Larry); his grandchildren, Kate Krupinski (Rick), Zach Johnstone (Hallie), Kennedy Mitchell (Michael), Logan Johnstone, Josh Besancon (Heidi), Samantha Besancon, Megan Spaid (Nate), Nick Besancon, Lucas Carpenter (Monique), Jessica Carpenter, Julia Carpenter, Jenna Carpenter, Christian Carpenter and Carly Carpenter; his siblings, Harold Johnstone, Patricia Cordova and Scott Johnstone (Mary); and his siblings-in-law, Mary Johnstone (Ed's), Pat Johnstone and Joe Puricelli.

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Feb 08

Visitation

Vorhis & Ryan Funeral Home- Springdale
11365 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246

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Feb 09

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
17 Farragut Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45218

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Feb 09

Inurnment

Gate of Heaven Cemetery
11000 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

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