"William W. Johnson died at the City Hospital this morning after a four months' illness of complications. He is survived by his widow and one daughter--Pearl. He had been a well known resident of this city and was employed by local hardware firms for many years.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence of 204 Second street, Rev. W. D. White officiating. Interment will be in Lake View Cemetery."

Obituary of William W. Johnson, Ithaca Journal, June 20, 1917, 5.