Married to Ada S. High
Obituary:
Sinking Spring, Sept. 26 (Special) - William J. Johnston, borough businessman and former town councilman, died at his home, 242 Hull Street, of complications. He was aged 53 years and 6 days. Deceased was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Schlegel) Johnston. There survive his widow, Eva [Ada] S. (High); four brothers and four sisters, George, Fritztown; Joseph, Lincoln Park; John, Alleghenyville; Howard, Harrisburg; Agnes, wife of Adam Sweimler, this borough; Mary, wife of David Hiddle, Norristown; Laura, wife of George Bickel, this place; Bertha, Sinking Spring R.D.
Mr. Johnston was engaged for a number of years in the wholesale and retail food and produce business here. He served as a borough councilman and his advice on borough improvements was always eagerly sought. He was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, this boorugh.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house. Services in St. John's Reformed Church, this borough, Rev. Thomas W. Rhodes officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Funeral Director C.N. Lamm, Wernersville, has charge.
Married to Ada S. High
Obituary:
Sinking Spring, Sept. 26 (Special) - William J. Johnston, borough businessman and former town councilman, died at his home, 242 Hull Street, of complications. He was aged 53 years and 6 days. Deceased was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Schlegel) Johnston. There survive his widow, Eva [Ada] S. (High); four brothers and four sisters, George, Fritztown; Joseph, Lincoln Park; John, Alleghenyville; Howard, Harrisburg; Agnes, wife of Adam Sweimler, this borough; Mary, wife of David Hiddle, Norristown; Laura, wife of George Bickel, this place; Bertha, Sinking Spring R.D.
Mr. Johnston was engaged for a number of years in the wholesale and retail food and produce business here. He served as a borough councilman and his advice on borough improvements was always eagerly sought. He was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, this boorugh.
Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house. Services in St. John's Reformed Church, this borough, Rev. Thomas W. Rhodes officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Funeral Director C.N. Lamm, Wernersville, has charge.
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