NILES – William “Bill” Russell Harker, 82, of Niles, passed away at Lakeland Specialty Hospital late on June 25, 2010.

Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, then worked at Grathwohl Plumbing for many years before going to National-Standard, from which he retired with maore than 20 years of service.

In keeping with Bill’s wishes, his family will hold a private service to remember him where he wanted to be remembered.

Those wishing to make memorial donations may make them in Bill’s name to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.