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William Simms Obituary
William T. Simms Sr., 77, of Ashland, passed away Sunday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street, Pottsville.
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Howard and Olive Frantz Simms.
He attended Minersville schools and was of the Methodist faith. He was retired from the maintenance department of the former Good Samaritan Hospital, Pottsville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rebecca Quinn.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Karen Wythe; a son, William Simms Jr. and his wife, Janine, Ashland; two daughters, Michele Quinn and her husband, Dennis, Minersville, and Gretchen Lesher, New Philadelphia; seven grandchildren, Jordan Quinn, Aubrey Quinn, Brady Simms, Taylor Simms, Sara Simms, Emma Lesher and Delilah Lesher; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Adrienne Toler, Schuylkill Haven; a brother, Howard Simms, Schuylkill Haven; nieces and nephews.
Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, 328 Sunbury St., Minersville. To offer condolences to the family or light a candle in William's memory, visit us at www.donaldjbutlerfh.com.
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