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John A. Simmons

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | August 16, 2024

John A. Simmons, age 86, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at The Pines of Mt. Lebanon. An Army veteran, he retired as a manager for Shop N Save in Belle Vernon. He was a member of Buena Vista Fire Hall and enjoyed golfing and family vacations at the beach. Born April 6, 1938 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late John and Lucy (Eisel) Simmons. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gerry L. (Fischer) Simmons; daughters, Lisa (Mark) Mikula of Elizabeth and Michelle (Jim) Baynham of Bethel Park; son, John (Melissa) Simmons of Bethel Park; grandchildren, Kayla (Nate Bolias) Mikula, Matthew (Cayla Fraas) Mikula, Zachary Simmons, Nick Baynham and CJ Baynham; sisters-in-law, Charlotte "Chuccie" Fischer of Belle Vernon and Valerie (Mark) Lanham of The Villages, FL; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Charlotte Greco.

Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 2 PM until the time of blessing at 6 PM with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Military service will be Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2 PM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Memorial contributions may be made to Gateway Hospice, 9380 McKnight Road, Suite 201, Arcadia Ct., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Originally published August 16, 2024.

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