Gilbert F. (Gil) Simons age 87 of Paris Twp passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday Jan. 8, 2022 at St. Joseph Eastland Hospital in Warren.  He was born on Jan 3, 1935 in Greene, OH the son of the late Barto Simons and Belle (Culver) Simons.  Gilbert had lived in Paris Township since 1982, formerly of Leavittsburg and Greene, OH.  He attended Greene High School then enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1952.  Gilbert then married the love of his life, Mary (Mickey) Salcone on April 14, 1956, and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage together until her death on Dec. 5, 2021.  Gilbert worked in the Conditioning Department of Copperweld Steel in Warren for 28 years retiring in 1986. He was a longtime member of the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge #462, and enjoyed being outside, working in his yard, gardening, fishing, camping, cooking, classic cars, tractors, loved all animals,  and being with his family most of all.  Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mickey, 5 sisters: Maxine, Lena, Evelyn, Ruth, Barbara, and 2 brothers: Orville, and Harold.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view Gilbert's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Thursday, January 13, 2022 6:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444