James W. Johnston, 90, formerly of 89 Foster Hollow, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Cedar Brook Nursing Home in Allentown.
Born May 3, 1925, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John and Mabel (Stoner) Johnston.
On November 8, 1952, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Lewis Run, he married Estelle A. (Wozer) Johnston, who passed away August 17, 2013.
He was a 1947 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1951 graduate of Clarion College with a Bachelor’s Degree in English.
Jim served in the US Coast Guard, in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, from 1943-1946.
Mr. Johnston moved to Buffalo and was employed by Durez Plastics and Moog Valve. Upon return to Bradford, he was employed by Birdwell, Inc., and Eastern Well Surveys. He later worked for Pinkerton Agency and Southwest Security, both at Zippo Manufacturing.
He was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church and a long-time member the Ramblers Association at Bradford Central Christian High School.
Surviving are two daughters, Judith Johnston of Macungie, PA and Gretchen (Tom) Ackerman of Rutland, MA; one son, James W. Johnston, Jr. of Washington, DC; five grandchildren, Meghann (her husband Victor Morse) Ackerman, Patrick Ackerman, Madeline Johnston, Joseph Johnston and Jay Johnston; and one sister, Ann (Johnston) Bennett, of Denver, CO.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry "Hap", Richard "Dick" and Jack Johnston.
Family will be receiving friends from 6-8 PM, Friday, April 29, 2016, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St., A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00am Saturday, in Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church, with Rev. Stephen Collins, Pastor as Celebrant. Committal services and mausoleum entombment will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Bernard School.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com