Obituary

Joseph Taylor “Joey” Sims, 64, passed unexpectedly on April 25, 2026.  Born on August 26, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Rita (Namath) and Thomas Sims.

Joey enjoyed the simple things in life.  He loved fishing, camping, building puzzles, and being outdoors making memories with family.  Joey had a unique way with puzzles in which he would start to build them from the middle and work his way out, completing hundreds of them.

Joey was a proud member of AA, which meant so much to him, recently reaching 37 years of sobriety.  He spent time counseling others suffering from addiction and alcoholism at Gateway Rehab in Center Township.  Joey was previously employed at Phoenix Glass in Monaca.

He is survived by his siblings, Tom Sims, Kelli (Mike) Pingley, Dana (Larry) Simpson, Janet (Jeff) DeDominicis, and Greg (Chris) Sims; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, April 30^th from 4-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 1^st at 10AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.  Fr. Kim J. Schreck will serve as celebrant.

Inurnment will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joey’s name may be directed to Mount Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2720 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.