Randy Dale Kester

Randy Dale Kester, 56, of Weirton passed away Friday April 24, 2009, at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born on December 12, 1952 at Steubenville, OH, a son of Clarence and the late Virginia Call Kester. In addition to his mother, Randy was also preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Castillo Kester, and his sister, Cynthia Kester Irwin. Randy worked for Weir Cove Moving and Storage, where he was a diesel mechanic. He was a partner in a trucking firm, MHF, Inc., and a Para Transit Driver for the Beaver County Transit Authority. Randy's mechanical talents transformed into his favorite pastime, racing. When he was not working, Randy could be found at his favorite racetracks, the Lernerville Speedway at Sarver, PA or the Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC. Bill Elliott and Kasey Kahne, were two of his favorite drivers. When he was not traveling to the NASCAR tracks, with his family, Randy also enjoyed attending Pitt Panther football games. Randy was a member of the Oakland United Presbyterian Church. In addition to his father, Clarence and Dorothy Kester, Randy is survived by his two sons, Jason Kester and his wife Amy, Jonathan Kester and his wife Kristy; his Fianc'ee, Deborah Cunningham and her son Christopher and his wife Rebecca; three grandchildren, Danielle, Corey, and Alyssa. Randy is also survived by his loyal four legged friend Co Co. Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Monday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where services will be held 11AM Tuesday. Pastor Curt Watkins will preside. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Allegheny Cancer Center 320 E North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or the Oakland U.P. Church.