Obituary

Louis A. “Sonny” Simon, Jr., 87, of Center Township, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Greenery Specialty Care Center, Canonsburg.

Born on April 8, 1936, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Louis A. Sr. and Genevieve (Sydlik) Simon.

Sonny had worked for St. Jospeh Lead Company for many years and was a member of Holy Trinity Church of St. Mary’s Parish.  Louis graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1954 and served the following 8 years in the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra L. (Fritz) Simon; and a sister, Margaret Simon Laich.

He is survived by his children, Trina L. (Mark) Elbert of Germantown, MD, Timothy L. (Mary) Simon of Douglasville, GA, and Shawn A. Simon of Lake Oswego, OR; grandchildren, Mallory Elbert Langford (Fritz), Andrew Simon, Michael Elbert, Matthew Simon, Samuel Simon, and Nate Simon; two great grandchildren, Jack and Molly Langford; a sister, Patricia “Patty” Simon Oswald; an uncle, Frank Skrajny; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 19^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Saturday, January 20^th at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls.  Fr. John Naugle will serve as celebrant.

Interment, with Military Honors accorded by the Beaver County Special Unit, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Dr., Beaver Falls, PA 15010.