HUBBARD William Russell Priester, Sr., 82, died Wednesday morning April 2, 2014 at Liberty Health Care. He was born January 29, 1932 in Rimersburg, PA a son of Russell and M. Blanche Mortimer Priester and moved to the area in 1942 coming from Rimersburg.

Mr. Priester was a heavy equipment operator for 30 years at International Mill Service, retiring in 1994. He served with the United States Army and was of the Protestant faith. William was proud of his work, was a hard worker and adored his family. He also was a Hubbard auxiliary police officer in the 1970's.

He leaves his wife, the former Wanda Jean Wells, whom he married February 23, 1957; a son, William R. (Renee) Priester Jr. of Ravenna; three daughters, Karen L. (Ron) Gillen of Hubbard, Pam J. (Ron) Salata of Hilliard and Beth (Jeff) Norman of Struthers; two brothers, Lloyd Priester of Hubbard and Dean (Louise) Priester of Port St. Lucie, FL; six grandchildren, Michelle Moracco, Jason Williams, Sam Williams, Shelby Williams, Chris McCauley and Kevin McCauley and six great grandchildren, Alexis, Nicholas, Cole, Hannah, Anthony and Clara.

William was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Vaughn Priester and two sisters, Evelyn Maynard and Jean Gorman.

Memorial services will be held Saturday 11:00 AM at the Kelley-Robb-Cummins Funeral Home.

There are no calling hours.

William's final resting place will be Green Haven Memorial Gardens in Canfield.

Please visit www.krcummins.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to the family.

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