Sharon K. “Sherry” Simms, 64 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, September 26, 2014 at home.
Born June 10, 1950 in Frankfort, Germany she was a daughter of Verda (Schwendener) Simms of Forks Twp., PA and the late William F. Simms, Sr.
She was a graduate of Easton High School and the Easton Hospital School of Nursing. She had been employed by Easton Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Obstetrics Department for 15 years. Sherry was a loving mother and grandmother with a great heart.
She is survived by her mother: Verda; two daughters: Kim Longacre and her husband Tim of Stewartsville, NJ, Christa Zechman and her husband Keith, Sr. of Bath, PA; brothers and sisters: Pamela Smith of Saylorsburg, PA, Marsha Simms of Wilson Borough, PA, Karen George of Allentown, PA , Glenn Simms of Barto, PA, William Simms, Jr. and Mark Simms of Forks Twp., PA; 6 grandchildren: Alyssa Bennett, Keith Zechman, Jr., Sierra Zechman, Collin Longacre, Carly Longacre, Arianna Zechman and a great-granddaughter: Myleigh Zechman.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 30) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation at www.Sjogrens.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
David Wilcox
September 28, 2014 at 7:39 am
Saddened by sudden news about a fellow cousin. I am thinking and praying deeply for Sharon’s family members. Sharon is always in your heart and mind anytime anywhere. Let lots of happy memories comfort you. Glad to Knew her long time ago With deepest condolence.
David Wilcox
Irene Lambert
September 28, 2014 at 7:56 am
Marsha – Gary and I are so sorry about the loss of your sister, Sherry. Although I did not really know Sherry, I do know how much your family means to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Frinzi
September 28, 2014 at 6:30 pm
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to your whole family. I was fortunate to work with Sherry for many of her years at Easton Hospital. She was a kind, compassionate, hard working nurse. Rest in peace Sherry
Moody Family
September 29, 2014 at 9:16 am
We wish to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to our distant family that we always hold near and dear to our hearts. May all of the happy memories everyone shared with Sharon help to heal and sustain you at this time. The last time I was with Sharon all she talked about was the treasured time she shared with her family and her grandkids, she was very proud of them and smiled while telling me all about them. I know you will all forever feel the joy that came from having her in your lives.Our thoughts and prayers reach out to you and all of the family always.
We love you all,
Jack and Jan
Tom DAlessio
September 30, 2014 at 8:14 am
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss and the sadness that you must be feeling. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. We’ll keep a lunch seat warm for you!