Clyde F. Simmers Jr.

While our hearts are full of sorrow at his at his passing, we announce that Clyde F. Simmers, Jr., 85, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, May 14, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 15, 1940 in Westmoreland City, a son of the late Clyde F. Sr. and Florence M. (Allshouse) Simmers. Clyde was a graduate of North Huntingdon High School, class of 1958 and received a bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University. He was a retired manufacturing engineer for Westinghouse, Cheswick. Clyde was proud to be known as one of the ‘city boys’. He was an avid automobile enthusiast, from his first car, at 16, a ’39 model to his dark brown 2006 Ford truck which he was determined to be able to drive again. He was the former co-owner of SenSim Lounge, and Twist-D-Lite ice cream shop. Clyde was proud of the fact that he fully retired at 58. He took great pride in his gardens every year, from tilling the soil, planting the seeds, caring for the plants that grew and then the harvesting and preserving that followed. A deer hunter, and lifetime member of the NRA, going to ‘Camp Clyde’ was especially important to him and he enjoyed the friendships that were created over the 50+ years, but recently lamented that besides his sons, he was the only one of those hunters who remained today. Family around the dinner table was the one of his favorite times, including holidays, family gatherings, class reunions, or just sitting on the swing in the back yard. Over the last few years he returned to attending Holy Trinity evangelical Lutheran Church renewing his faith. While these last few years have been a struggle, and our hearts are full of sorrow we will cherish the memories when Clyde was healthy and happy. He is survived by his wife of nearly 68 years Patricia A. (Petrosko) Simmers; his children Robin Butrey (Frank), Cherie Bolner, Dan Simmers (Nancy Hileman), and Steve Simmers (Lori); his grandson Jake Householder (Michelle); a brother Terry Simmers (Cherie); also nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and many good friends. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Main St., Irwin, with Pastor Sarah Lee Faulkner, officiating. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or the Disable American Veterans. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

Clyde F. Simmers Jr.

May 15, 1940 - May 14, 2026