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Dorothy Simms

Dorothy “Tink” Simms, 88, of Butler, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on Jan. 29, 1933, in Windy City, Venango County, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Goldie Smith Lowers.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her three children, Terri Phillips, of Butler, Jody Giacomantonio, of Scenery Hill, and Jayme Simms (Cheryl), of Meridian; four grandchildren, Tyler Large (Tommy), of Butler, Bob Giacomantonio (Karen), of Portland, Ore., Sam Giacomantonio (Cory), of Pittsburgh, and Mike Simms, of Meridian; and four great-grandchildren, Sam, Leo, Reagan, and Andrew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Simms Jr., who passed away Nov. 28, 1989; four sisters; one brother; and one son-in-law, Dave Giacomantonio.

Simms — There will be no visitation, and funeral services will be private for Dorothy “Tink” Simms, who died Friday, July 9, 2021.

Burial will take place in St. Michael's Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.

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