Paul Elias Simon
November 5, 1925 ~ August 8, 2012
Paul E. Simon, 86, of Weirton, WV died Wednesday August 8, 2012, at the Kindred Hospital North Shore in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born on November 5, 1925, Paul was a son of the late Elias and Ella Simon. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, James and Thomas Simon; four sisters, Dolores and Anna Rusinovich, Peggy Sliman, and Wedad Anderson.
A United States Navy Veteran of World War II, Paul retired as an owner and operator of Toronto Auto Parts, in Toronto, OH, and the former Texaco Gas Station and Paul's Auto Parts both formerly located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Weirton, WV.
Paul served on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Automotive Association. He was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3734, VFW 2716, American Legion Post 10, and the BPOE 1801.
Paul is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Kuchak Simon, whom he married on September 28, 1957; two sons, Paul "Butch" Simon and Mike (Lisa) Simon all of Weirton; daughters, Mary Beth Simon of Weirton, Anne (Alex) Sabol of Centerville, VA, and Margaret Mary "Midge" (Reed) Smyth of Rochester Hills, MI; sister, Eleanor Chenosky of Peora, AZ; 10 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV.
At Mr. Simon's request, his Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be private.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church 229 California Avenue Weirton, WV 26062 or to the Hancock County Animal Shelter 715 Gas Valley Road New Cumberland, WV 26047.
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Dear Betty & Family: We are so very sorry to hear the news about Paul’s passing. May the Lord give you peace & surround you with His love always. You & the family are in our prayers. Blessings, Patti & Joe Barnabei
Dear Mike & Lisa: May the Holy Spirit fill you with everlasting peace & comfort, knowing your dad is resting in the heavenly kingdom. It is good to know, that we are Never Alone with Christ by our sides. You are in our thoughts & prayers. God’s Blessings, Never Alone WV
To the Simons: So many great childhood memories with your family. Mr. Simon and my dad would go on their day trips and my dad would always come back with a story. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Mike Petrelle
Dear Mike, Lisa, and family, Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May your multitude of loving memories bring you comfort in the coming days and may our good Lord wrap his loving arms around you and bring you peace. Love and God’s Blessings, Scott Natalie Zach and Noah Teaff
Butch and Family Please accept my deepest sympathy during your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead. Stay strong and may your Father Rest In Peace.
Betty & Family: My sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of Paul. You are a wonderful family who I will always remember from our years at St. Joe’s. Seek comfort in the Lord, He is always there. God bless you.
Dear Betty and family, I am saddened to learn of Paul’s passing. I often think of the many times I stopped at the Texaco station for gas or auto services. I will pray for Paul and all his family. May God bless you all and give you courage and strength to move forward now that Paul has been called by our Lord.
To the Simon Family, I’m so sorry to read of Paul’s passing. Weirton has lost a true gentleman and I lost a good friend. You are all in my prayers at this sad time. Please accept my deepest condolences.
To the Simon family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for Paul’s passing. Paul gave me my first job at the gas station, Betty also taught me at Madonna.Paul was one of the last “gentleman” businessman.He was always there to help someone in need. He will be missed greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please know of my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers as you mourn your loss.
Dear Betty, children and families, We were so very sorry to learn of Paul’s passing. We are praying that God will grant each of you peace beyond all understanding. It was truly an honor to live in your neighborhood and we send you much love and prayers.
Dear Simon Family, I was sorry to read of Paul’s passing. You are in my prayers.
Betty and Family,You all have my deepest and sincere condolences of the passing of Paul. A very good friend since our school days.Sorry ,I could not pay my last respects,but wish you all well.God Bless You All.
Mike and Midge, sorry about your loss. Wish you and your families our deepest sympathy.
Tom and I were so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. We have fond memories of our days at Toronto Auto Parts. He always treated us as well as his customers as family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Tom and Donna
We are so sad about Pauls Passing. I enjoyed all the lunches I had with him. We are praying for you all. Allways friends Elisha and Karen
Annie, so sorry to read of the passing of your father. May the memories of him live on, and may God grant you comfort and peace in knowing that dad is now safe at Home with Him. Walt & Rita Tuchalski Gettyburg, PA
Simon Family, Sorry to hear about your loss. We here at EZ CARE thought of him often. Prayers to you and your family. Sincerely, Terri Bertha, Rebecca Boring and Kelly Bush
Dear Betty and family: Paul will be greatly missed. We were so happy to see Paul, along with you and son here in Florida, a few years ago. You are in my prayers. Love, Julie
Dear Mike and Simon Family – We’re very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Simon. Please know that we’re thinking about you during this difficult time. Mike, you’re a true champ!