Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory

Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory Kittitas County’s locally owned and operated funeral homes. Serving our communities since 1929. We're here to help.

Johnston & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory is the oldest funeral services company in Kittitas County and the only provider in the county with an onsite crematory, which is located at our funeral home in Ellensburg. We are 100% locally owned and operated within Kittitas County and do not have other locations elsewhere that take our time or attention away from serving our local families when they need us most. We encourage you to call, email or visit our website to learn more about how we can serve you during one of the most difficult times a family can experience.

Joe Dees, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his Kittitas home. A celebration of Joe’s life will...
01/15/2026

Joe Dees, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his Kittitas home. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at a later date and details will be shared at that time.

You are invited to read Joe's complete obituary and leave condolences at www.johnston-williams.com

We’re the ones who answer the phone, show up at all hours, and take care of families like they’re our own. We’re gratefu...
01/08/2026

We’re the ones who answer the phone, show up at all hours, and take care of families like they’re our own. We’re grateful to do this work together, and grateful for the community we serve.

Larry Layton Tritt peacefully passed away at his home in Roslyn, Washington, on December 22, 2025. A celebration of life...
01/08/2026

Larry Layton Tritt peacefully passed away at his home in Roslyn, Washington, on December 22, 2025. A celebration of life will be held this summer.

You are invited to read Mr. Tritt's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Funeral Services for Donna Jo Read will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in the Evenson Memorial...
12/31/2025

Funeral Services for Donna Jo Read will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in the Evenson Memorial Chapel at Johnston & Williams in Ellensburg with burial to follow at High Valley Memorial Park. Viewing will be Friday evening, January 9, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Mrs. Read, 82, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Yakima.

You are invited to read her complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Melva Mae Schmidt, 91, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. A private graveside servi...
12/29/2025

Melva Mae Schmidt, 91, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. A private graveside service will be held.

You are invited to read Mrs. Schmidt's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

John Nelson Conshafter, 79, of Wenatchee, Washington, passed away on December 24, 2025. He will be inurned at the Washin...
12/28/2025

John Nelson Conshafter, 79, of Wenatchee, Washington, passed away on December 24, 2025. He will be inurned at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington.

You are invited to read Mr. Conshafter's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Mass of Christian Burial for Roberto "Berto" Sanchez-Rizo will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025...
12/23/2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Roberto "Berto" Sanchez-Rizo will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cle Elum with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Memorial Park. Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening, December 29, at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Cle Elum. Mr. Sanchez-Rizo, 33, passed away unexpectedly in Honolulu, Hawaii on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

A complete obituary is forthcoming. You are invited to leave condolences for Berto's family at www.johnston-williams.com

As the year comes to a close, we gently slow our pace for a couple weeks here at Johnston & Williams.Between December 24...
12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, we gently slow our pace for a couple weeks here at Johnston & Williams.

Between December 24 and January 4, we focus our time on families with immediate needs. Transfers into our care, arrangement conferences, and directing services will be prioritized, with appointments scheduled based on urgency. Non-urgent appointments, such as pre-arrangements for non-imminent situations and headstone or monument appointments, will be scheduled for after the first of the year.

The Ellensburg lobby will operate on limited hours depending on daily needs, and the Cle Elum office remains by appointment only. We are always available by phone at 509-925-3141. We return to full operations on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding, and from all of us at Johnston & Williams, we wish you a peaceful holiday season.

Richard C. "Dick" Smith, 91, passed away on December 17, 2025 at the Landmark Care Center in Yakima. Viewing for family ...
12/20/2025

Richard C. "Dick" Smith, 91, passed away on December 17, 2025 at the Landmark Care Center in Yakima. Viewing for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9 also at the funeral home with burial to follow at High Valley Memorial Park.

You are invited to read Mr. Smith's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Joe Schomer, 88, passed December 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by family.  At his request, no formal services will be...
12/17/2025

Joe Schomer, 88, passed December 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. At his request, no formal services will be held.

You are invited to read Dr. Schomer's complete obituary and leave condolences for the family at www.johnston-williams.com

Everything is set and ready for our Holiday Service of Remembrance this evening, Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m...
12/11/2025

Everything is set and ready for our Holiday Service of Remembrance this evening, Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. We invite our community to join us to reflect and remember on those we love and miss this holiday season. This event is free and open to the public, regardless of which funeral home cared for your loved one when they passed away.

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301 E. 3rd Avenue
Ellensburg, WA
98926

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