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Elmer Henry Simmers
Elmer Henry Simmers, 87, of Worthington, passed away on Wednesday, March 17,
2021, at his home.
He was born January 31, 1934, in Worthington, to the late William and Olive Ruth
(Hawkins) Simmers and was a lifelong resident of the area.
He attended Worthington-West Franklin Highschool, Worthington, PA.
Elmer was a retired coal miner. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at camp.
Left behind to cherish his memory includes his wife, Edith (Goldinger) Simmers;
daughter, Pam (Ray) Schwickrath, of Worthington; son, Ed (Lorri) Simmers, of
Worthington; grandchildren: Tracy (PJ) Wrigley, Raymond Schwickrath, Trista
Simmers, Drew Simmers and Sean Turley; great-grandchildren: Layla Schwickrath,
Addyson and Zachary Wrigley, and Kiya Lee Skiles; niece, Vick Toy; and several
more nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter,
Melissa Turley; brothers, Robert and Walter Simmers; and sisters, Vera Simmers
and Dorothy Cravener. Funeral services will be privately held by the family at
the funeral home on Saturday with Pastor Ray Boltz officiating.
Interment will be in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Elmer's honor to
Victory Baptist Church, 295 Pleasant View Drive, Kittanning, PA 16201.
Arrangements are entrusted to the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home in Worthington,
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