William J. Brooker, 70, of Wexford died Sunday.

He was an operating engineer and member of Local 66. He also was a member of Heath Township Sportsman's Club and Knights of Columbus Council 3907.

He was the beloved husband of Donna Parsons Brooker; dear father of Lee Ann Racke and John A. Brooker and the late Joseph Brooker; grandfather of Joey and Jason Racke; and brother of Anna Mae Braun and the late Donald R Brooker. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

<B>BROOKER </B>— Friends of William J. Brooker, who died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at <B>George A. Thoma Funeral Home</B>, 10418 Perry Highway, McCandless Township. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alphonsus Church.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany Hospice, 6 Parkway Center, Suite 100, 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.