William H. Simms, age 73 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born March 27, 1949 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Emerson G. and Grace M. (Herbst) Simms.  A retiree from US Steel Clairton Works and a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, William loved to fish in his spare time and was an avid and loyal sports fan to the Steelers and even the Pirates.  He is survived by his daughter Pamela (Brian) Kirlin of Winchester, VA; his grandsons Joshua and Justin Kirlin; his siblings Sandy (the late Tom) Pastore of Port Vue, Tom (Debbie) Simms of Creekside, and Debbie (Lou) Bucko of Clairton; and also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  Funeral arrangements for William will be decided on at a later date and in the charge of the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton.