“Nate” Simon of Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in his home
Mr. Simon was born April 8, 1921, in the former Christian H. Buhl Hospital, Sharon, to Rae and Hyman Simon.
He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Farrell High School, class of 1939.
He was owner and operator of Crown Metal & Salvage Co., Brookfield, and a former co-owner of Simon Brothers, Sharon.
Mr. Simon was a member of the former Temple Beth Israel, Sharon, and a current member of Congregation Rodef Sholom, Youngstown. Nate was active in B’nai B’rith becoming an advisor for BBYO youth organization. He was also past president of B’nai B’rith, Sharon, and B’nai B’rith Council of Western Pennsylvania.
Nate was a tremendous booster of Farrell High School basketball and a familiar face at all their games. He also was a longtime member of the Farrell Lions Club.
A proud veteran, Mr. Simon was an officer in the U.S. Army in World War II.
Nate was a kind and gentle man and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and friends, hosting many gatherings at his home, including block parties, class reunions and family get-togethers. He loved to dance and lit up the room with his wonderful spirit, always bringing smiles to people’s faces.
After retirement, he and his wife Carol traveled extensively and enjoyed visiting cities across the globe. He was loved greatly and will be sadly missed by his family.
Surviving are his wife, the former Carol Trapp, whom he married in 1981; a son, Dr. Terry Simon and his wife Sharon, Massillon, Ohio; a daughter, Linda Michelle Scott, Pittsburgh; and children from his second marriage, Joseph Trapp and his wife Suesie, Tampa, Fla.; Karen Trapp Lewis, Transfer; Kathleen Paknis and her husband Judson, Sharon; and Kevin Trapp and his wife Rachel, Transfer.
He leaves 14 grandchildren, Alycia Scott Zollinger and her husband Reese, Seattle, Wash.; Jason Simon and his wife Kamila, Charlotte, N.C.; Nicole and Joey Trapp, Jordan and Luke Lewis, Ella, Bodhi, Keon and Haiden Paknis, and Kalen and Kas Trapp, Dr. Matthew Higgins and his wife Lisa, Duluth, Ga.; Nichole Manello and her husband Tom, Massillon; three great-grandchildren, Ari Zollinger, and Chloe and Mazio Manello; and three nephews, Arnold Zam, Neal Zam and Sidney Zam.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, George Simon; two sisters, including his twin, Pearl Zam, and Helen Simon; a former wife, Rose Pollack, whom he married Dec. 31, 1943; a grandson, Michael Higgins; and a great-granddaughter, Ainsley Page Higgins.
Interment: Graveside committal service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (11-11-15) at Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage.
Mr. Simon was born April 8, 1921, in the former Christian H. Buhl Hospital, Sharon, to Rae and Hyman Simon.
He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Farrell High School, class of 1939.
He was owner and operator of Crown Metal & Salvage Co., Brookfield, and a former co-owner of Simon Brothers, Sharon.
Mr. Simon was a member of the former Temple Beth Israel, Sharon, and a current member of Congregation Rodef Sholom, Youngstown. Nate was active in B’nai B’rith becoming an advisor for BBYO youth organization. He was also past president of B’nai B’rith, Sharon, and B’nai B’rith Council of Western Pennsylvania.
Nate was a tremendous booster of Farrell High School basketball and a familiar face at all their games. He also was a longtime member of the Farrell Lions Club.
A proud veteran, Mr. Simon was an officer in the U.S. Army in World War II.
Nate was a kind and gentle man and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and friends, hosting many gatherings at his home, including block parties, class reunions and family get-togethers. He loved to dance and lit up the room with his wonderful spirit, always bringing smiles to people’s faces.
After retirement, he and his wife Carol traveled extensively and enjoyed visiting cities across the globe. He was loved greatly and will be sadly missed by his family.
Surviving are his wife, the former Carol Trapp, whom he married in 1981; a son, Dr. Terry Simon and his wife Sharon, Massillon, Ohio; a daughter, Linda Michelle Scott, Pittsburgh; and children from his second marriage, Joseph Trapp and his wife Suesie, Tampa, Fla.; Karen Trapp Lewis, Transfer; Kathleen Paknis and her husband Judson, Sharon; and Kevin Trapp and his wife Rachel, Transfer.
He leaves 14 grandchildren, Alycia Scott Zollinger and her husband Reese, Seattle, Wash.; Jason Simon and his wife Kamila, Charlotte, N.C.; Nicole and Joey Trapp, Jordan and Luke Lewis, Ella, Bodhi, Keon and Haiden Paknis, and Kalen and Kas Trapp, Dr. Matthew Higgins and his wife Lisa, Duluth, Ga.; Nichole Manello and her husband Tom, Massillon; three great-grandchildren, Ari Zollinger, and Chloe and Mazio Manello; and three nephews, Arnold Zam, Neal Zam and Sidney Zam.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, George Simon; two sisters, including his twin, Pearl Zam, and Helen Simon; a former wife, Rose Pollack, whom he married Dec. 31, 1943; a grandson, Michael Higgins; and a great-granddaughter, Ainsley Page Higgins.
Interment: Graveside committal service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (11-11-15) at Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage.
“Nate” Simon of Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in his home
Mr. Simon was born April 8, 1921, in the former Christian H. Buhl Hospital, Sharon, to Rae and Hyman Simon.
He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Farrell High School, class of 1939.
He was owner and operator of Crown Metal & Salvage Co., Brookfield, and a former co-owner of Simon Brothers, Sharon.
Mr. Simon was a member of the former Temple Beth Israel, Sharon, and a current member of Congregation Rodef Sholom, Youngstown. Nate was active in B’nai B’rith becoming an advisor for BBYO youth organization. He was also past president of B’nai B’rith, Sharon, and B’nai B’rith Council of Western Pennsylvania.
Nate was a tremendous booster of Farrell High School basketball and a familiar face at all their games. He also was a longtime member of the Farrell Lions Club.
A proud veteran, Mr. Simon was an officer in the U.S. Army in World War II.
Nate was a kind and gentle man and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and friends, hosting many gatherings at his home, including block parties, class reunions and family get-togethers. He loved to dance and lit up the room with his wonderful spirit, always bringing smiles to people’s faces.
After retirement, he and his wife Carol traveled extensively and enjoyed visiting cities across the globe. He was loved greatly and will be sadly missed by his family.
Surviving are his wife, the former Carol Trapp, whom he married in 1981; a son, Dr. Terry Simon and his wife Sharon, Massillon, Ohio; a daughter, Linda Michelle Scott, Pittsburgh; and children from his second marriage, Joseph Trapp and his wife Suesie, Tampa, Fla.; Karen Trapp Lewis, Transfer; Kathleen Paknis and her husband Judson, Sharon; and Kevin Trapp and his wife Rachel, Transfer.
He leaves 14 grandchildren, Alycia Scott Zollinger and her husband Reese, Seattle, Wash.; Jason Simon and his wife Kamila, Charlotte, N.C.; Nicole and Joey Trapp, Jordan and Luke Lewis, Ella, Bodhi, Keon and Haiden Paknis, and Kalen and Kas Trapp, Dr. Matthew Higgins and his wife Lisa, Duluth, Ga.; Nichole Manello and her husband Tom, Massillon; three great-grandchildren, Ari Zollinger, and Chloe and Mazio Manello; and three nephews, Arnold Zam, Neal Zam and Sidney Zam.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, George Simon; two sisters, including his twin, Pearl Zam, and Helen Simon; a former wife, Rose Pollack, whom he married Dec. 31, 1943; a grandson, Michael Higgins; and a great-granddaughter, Ainsley Page Higgins.
Interment: Graveside committal service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (11-11-15) at Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage.
Mr. Simon was born April 8, 1921, in the former Christian H. Buhl Hospital, Sharon, to Rae and Hyman Simon.
He was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Farrell High School, class of 1939.
He was owner and operator of Crown Metal & Salvage Co., Brookfield, and a former co-owner of Simon Brothers, Sharon.
Mr. Simon was a member of the former Temple Beth Israel, Sharon, and a current member of Congregation Rodef Sholom, Youngstown. Nate was active in B’nai B’rith becoming an advisor for BBYO youth organization. He was also past president of B’nai B’rith, Sharon, and B’nai B’rith Council of Western Pennsylvania.
Nate was a tremendous booster of Farrell High School basketball and a familiar face at all their games. He also was a longtime member of the Farrell Lions Club.
A proud veteran, Mr. Simon was an officer in the U.S. Army in World War II.
Nate was a kind and gentle man and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and friends, hosting many gatherings at his home, including block parties, class reunions and family get-togethers. He loved to dance and lit up the room with his wonderful spirit, always bringing smiles to people’s faces.
After retirement, he and his wife Carol traveled extensively and enjoyed visiting cities across the globe. He was loved greatly and will be sadly missed by his family.
Surviving are his wife, the former Carol Trapp, whom he married in 1981; a son, Dr. Terry Simon and his wife Sharon, Massillon, Ohio; a daughter, Linda Michelle Scott, Pittsburgh; and children from his second marriage, Joseph Trapp and his wife Suesie, Tampa, Fla.; Karen Trapp Lewis, Transfer; Kathleen Paknis and her husband Judson, Sharon; and Kevin Trapp and his wife Rachel, Transfer.
He leaves 14 grandchildren, Alycia Scott Zollinger and her husband Reese, Seattle, Wash.; Jason Simon and his wife Kamila, Charlotte, N.C.; Nicole and Joey Trapp, Jordan and Luke Lewis, Ella, Bodhi, Keon and Haiden Paknis, and Kalen and Kas Trapp, Dr. Matthew Higgins and his wife Lisa, Duluth, Ga.; Nichole Manello and her husband Tom, Massillon; three great-grandchildren, Ari Zollinger, and Chloe and Mazio Manello; and three nephews, Arnold Zam, Neal Zam and Sidney Zam.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, George Simon; two sisters, including his twin, Pearl Zam, and Helen Simon; a former wife, Rose Pollack, whom he married Dec. 31, 1943; a grandson, Michael Higgins; and a great-granddaughter, Ainsley Page Higgins.
Interment: Graveside committal service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (11-11-15) at Temple Beth Israel Cemetery, Hermitage.
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