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Marcella J. Simpson

1928 - 2025

Marcella J. Simpson obituary, 1928-2025, Natrona Heights, PA

BORN

1928

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc.

1522 Carlisle St.

Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania

Marcella Simpson Obituary

Marcella J. "Marcy" (Mortimer) Simpson, 97, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. She was born July 22, 1928, in Creighton, to the late Clarence and Flora R. (Wyant) Mortimer. Marcy worked as a secretary for Highlands School District for 26 years. She was a member of Janes United Methodist Church in Creighton, the YMCA in Natrona Heights, and the United Methodist Women. Marcy enjoyed outdoor activities, walking, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Landfried of Ross Township; son, Scott (Karla) Simpson of Natrona Heights; grandsons, Ryan and Brad Simpson; and several nieces, nephews, and many good friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Simpson, on Dec. 9, 2025; brothers, Richard and James Mortimer; and sisters, Doris Sadesky and Gertrude McLaughlin. Friends will be received from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. on Monday in CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688. Officiating will be her pastor, The Rev. Zach Bohinski. Burial will be in Walter Chapel Cemetery. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Marcy may be made to Janes United Methodist Church, 947 Freeport Road, Creighton, PA 15030.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Dec. 21, 2025.

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