Mrs. Roy Simmers - Ruth E. Simmers (nee Gregory), wife of Roy Simmers, of Kimberton, died at the Phoenixville Hospital Wednesday, following an operation in her 36th year. The deceased is survived by her husband and one child, Marion, aged six years, by her father, Elijah M. Gregory, Bridgeton, N.J.; one brother, Ernest Gregory, Chester, and one sister, Mrs. Wayne Emery, Vineland, N.J. (taken from Daily Local 4/6/1923)
Yesterday, Oliver Simmers, formerly of West Vincent township, died in Philadelphia of typhoid dysentry after an illness of a couple of weeks. He was aged about 32 years and leaves a wife and one child. He was a son of Thomas Simmers, at present a resident of Uwchlan. His wife is a daughter of Abram Mosteller, West Vincent. (taken from Daily Local 9/14/1888)
At his late residence in Philadelphia, on September 13, Oliver Simmers, formerly of West Vincent, aged about 32 years. Funeral on Monday, September 17. Conveyances will meet the morning train at Anselma. Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Interment at St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery, West Vincent, at 11 o'clock. (taken from Daily Local 9/14/1888)
The funeral of Oliver Simmers, of Philadelphia, formerly of West Vincent township, took place on Monday last at St. Matthew's Luthern Cemetery. Mr. Simmers was for several years, Constable in West Vincent Township, and was an efficient and trustworthy officer. He was a son-in-law of Abram Mosteller, of that place, and had many acquaintances and friends in the community. The funeral was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Mark S. Cressman, pastor of the church. (taken from Daily Local 9/20/1888)
Oliver R. Simmers, Valley Hill Road, Malvern RD 1, husband of the late Mae Dutfield Simmers, died Monday evening at the Elsmere Veteran's Hospital, Elsmere, Del., after a three month illness. He was 71. Born in Anselma, PA, May 12, 1889, he was the son of the late Allen H. and Ann Moses Simmers. Mr. Simmers resided in his home in Malvern for many years. He was general engineer for the Federal Government, at the Second Army Headquarters, Fort Meade, MD for 10 years until his retirement in 1955. While employed there he made his residence in Millersville MD from 1944 until the spring of 1955. Mr. Simmers was a member of the American Society of Refrigeration Engineers and the Constantine Commandery No. 41 Knights Templar, Pottsville. During World War I he served as a U.S. Army Corporal with the 103rd Field Signal Battalion, 28th Division, as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Mr. Simmers is survived by three sons, Allen H., Washington, D.C.; Warren O., Moorestown, N.J.; and Ronald E., Fairfax, VA; three grandsons and one grandaughter; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Mosteller, Chester Springs, and two nephews and one niece. (taken from Daily Local 2/24/1960)
Of Malvern RD, on February 22, 1960, Oliver R. Simmers, aged 70 years. Funeral services at Mauger's Funeral Home, Malvern, PA on Friday, February 26th, at 11 a.m. Interment in Lower St. Matthew's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7 until 9. (taken from Daily Local 2/24/1960)
10 years ago: Robert M. Simmers, former state pure food agent, died at Phoenixville. (taken from Republican 5/2/1944)
Raymond Simmers - Saturday, Raymond, a six-year-old son of John and Bertie Simmers, died from membraneous croup at his parents home in East Nantmeal. (taken from Daily Local 10/27/1890)
Robert M. Simmers, former state pure food agent and a veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday at the home of his son-in-law Andrew J. Malin, near Phoenixville. He was 89 years old. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy which he suffered about three years ago since which time he had been partially paralyzed and bedfast. Mr. Simmers, who was familiarly known to his friends as "Captain" was widely known all over Chester and adjoining counties for his work as pure food agent. He was born in Warwick Township, Chester County, near the old furnaces, on March 24, 1845, the son of the late Daniel and Julia (nee Guest) Simmers and lived there with his parents until he enlisted for service in the Civil War at the age of 16 years. He was wounded in the battle at Fair Oaks and his shoulder was always affected as a result. He was in 13 major battles, including Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chicahomony, Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, Chancellorsville, Savage Station, Seven Day Battles, Malvern Hill, Harrison's Landing, Second Bull Run, South Mountain, First Fredericksburg. At Fredericksburg he contracted typhoid fever. He served three years and three months and was discharged on September 14, 1864. After he returned from the war, Mr. Simmers enrolled at Kutztown Academy and then moved to Phoenixville. He married Mary Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones, of Phoenixville. He engaged in the trucking business and gained a reputation as an expert in raising vegetables. In 1896 he entered the employ of the Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture as an inspector of dairies and foods. He soon gained quite a reputation and was largely responsible for the breaking up of the sale of tainted foods, especially fish and butter substitutes and the practice of manufacturing vinegar from wood chips. He was an inspector for 35 years and then was forced to retire because of the age limit. He retired more than 10 years ago. Mr. Simmers was the last commander of the Josiah White Post, G.A.R. of Phoenixville at one time most influential among the organizations of Civil War veterans in the Schuylkill Valley. He served as commander of hte Post for eleven years, relinquishing his duties a few years ago when, because of the infirmities of the members, it was decided to surrender the charter and discontinue the organization. Today only three member of this once proud organization - Edward McDonough, Albert M. Butts and Samuel Green - survive. His wife passed away a number of year ago. The following sons and daughters survive: Robert J. Simmers of Germantown; Captain Clayton M. Simmers, United States Naval Constructor of Quincey, Mass; Roberta, wife of Lewis H. MacLaughlin, of Oaks Lane, Philadelphia; Edna, wife of A. J. Malin, of Valley Forge Road and Ella, wife of John J. Freed of Norristown. One sister, Mrs. John Tanner of Lortan, VA and seven grandchildren also survive. Mr. Simmers was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The funeral will be held at the F. B. Neiman and Son Funeral Home, 241-43 First Avenue, on Friday afternoon, May 4th, at two o'clock. Interment will be made in Zion Cemetery. (taken from Republican 5/2/1934)
On the 15th inst., Robert Simmers of Warwick township, Chester County, in the 27th year of his age. (taken from the Republican 10/20/1855)
In Coatesville Hospital, on Saturday, May 5, 1945, Windfield S. Simmers, husband of Elizabeth Kirk Simmers, in the 65th year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at the Ford Funeral Home, 231 Chestnut St., Coatesville, PA on Thursday, May 10 at 2 p.m. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening, 7 to 9 o'clock. (taken from Daily Local 5/7/1945)
In Warwick, on January 5th, Daniel Simmers. Funeral from his late residence in Warwick township, Chester County, PA, Thursday, January 9, 1890. Leave the house at 10:20 o'clock a.m. Services at Nantmeal M.E. Church. Interment at same place. (taken from Local 1/7/1890)
The funeral of Daniel Simmers, deceased of Warwick township, Chester county, on Thursday was largely attended. Services held in East Nantmeal Baptist Church, which was not sufficiently large to seat all present. Two hymns were sung, "Asleep in Jesus" (by the choir) being on of them. The pall-bearers were Levi Keim, Daniel Walleigh, Samuel Wynn and David Longacre, members of the same church. Thomas Simmers of Colorado and Lizzie of Virginia, children of deceased were unable to get to the funeral. He leaves ten living children. (taken from Local 1/13/1890)
The funeral of Daniel Simmers, who met with a tragic death in Reading a few day since, took place Saturday from his late residence, near Phoenixville, and interment was made at Green Tree. The members of Capt. Walters' Co. D, Sixth Regiment, turned out, as did also Battery C, under command of Lieut. Walters. (taken from Local 11/12/1893)
At his home at Corner Stores, Schuylkill township, Daniel W. Simmers died from Bright's disease on Sunday night. Deceased was in his 64th year and was born in Warwick township, this county. He was a son of Daniel and Julia Simmers. His vocation was that of a tiller of the soil. Surviving him are his wife, Julia, and four children, namely: Harry, Daniel, Mrs. Ella Vessey and Mrs. May Robinson. The first and last reside in Phoenixville, while Daniel lives in the western part of the State, near Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Robinson in Gary, Indiana. He also has four brothers and two sisters yet living. They are: Robert Simmers, Pure Food Agent; Charles of Royersford; John of Nantmeal; Ellsworth of Easton; Mrs. Julia Segman of Coventryville, and Elizabeth of Virginia. (taken from Local 10/28/1913)
Dorothy F. Simmers, who resided at 211E. Nield St., with her aunt, Mrs. Mamie Billings, died at 2:30 yesterday in Memorial Hospital. She was 26 and had been employed at the Modern Diner on E. Gay st., for the past two and a half years. Most of her life was spent in West Chester. She was born at Avondale, attended Unionville High School, and the Methodist Church here. She had been hospitalized about two weeks. Her parents were the late Robie and Louella Billings Logan. One daughter, Carol Ann, survives, in addition to the aunt with whom she made her home and a brother, Major Logans, 801 S. Matlack st. Her husband, Richard Simmers, lives in Washington D.C. (taken from Local 1/3/1957)
In Memorial Hospital on January 2, 1957, Dorothy F., wife of Richard Simmers, in the 27th year of her age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Hicks Funeral Home, 229 S. High St., West Chester, PA Friends may call Friday evening. (taken from Local 1/3/1957)
In Warwick township, March 4, 1884, Mrs. Daniel Simmers in her 61st year. Funeral from her late residence on Sunday, March 9, to leave the house at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Nantmeal Village M.E. Church. (taken from Local 3/8/1884)
Irvin William Simmers, 69, of 4212 Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, husband of Bertha Bradway Simmers, died Tuesday in Philadelphia Hospital after several years illness. Born in Kelton, son of the late Harry W. and Alby Alloways Simmers, he resided in Philadelphia for the past 18 years. Prior to that he lived in Coatesville. Mr. Simmers was self-employed as a contract painter. He was a member of the Clifford O. Mullin Post 64, American Legion, Coatesville. He served in the AEF in France during WWI. Survivors besides his wife are four sons and three daughters. Wayne of Los Angeles, California; Richard of Washington, D.C.; Ronald at home and Gary of Coatesville. Norma, wife of Pat Hernandez, Jean, wife of Charles Garret and Sophie, wife of Joseph Juhas, all of Coatesville. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, five brothers and four sisters: Pennock, Clyde and George, all of Coatesville; Paul of West Grove; Alvin of Chester; Miss Juniata Simmers of Florida; Mrs. Violet Griffin of Landenberg; Mrs. Helen Powell and Mrs. Anna Morris, both of Coatesville. (taken from Republican 10/4/1967)
Of Philadelphia, PA, on Tuesday, October 3, 1967, Irvin William Simmers, husband of Bertha Bradway Simmers, in his 69th year. Relative and friends are invited to attend the services from the Maclean and Byerly Funeral Home, Fifth Ave. and E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, on Friday, October 6 at 1 p.m. Interment Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Kelton. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. (taken from Republican 10/4/1967)
Mrs. Emma C. Simmers, a former Phoenixville resident and the widow of Harry Simmers, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Herzel, 1508 Robinson Ave., Havertown. Mrs. Simmers had resided in Havertown for the past four years, moving there from her home on Gay St. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Lena Brennan Horning and had lived in Phoenixville for many years. Her husband died in 1942. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church, Havertown. Survivors are Mrs. Herzel; Charles H. Simmers of S. Main St., Theodore H. Simmers, Philadelphia; Edward Simmers, Havertown; four grandchildren and four great grand-children. Funeral services will be held from the Campbell Funeral Home 610 S. Main St., on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Zions Lutheran Cemetery near Spring City. Friends may call Tuesday between 7 and 9 p.m. (taken from Daily Republican 6/13/1955)
Mrs. Emma M. Simmers, who had spent most of her life at Chester Springs, passed away yesterday at the home of her nephew, William H. Jones, Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia. She was in her eighty-seventh year and she had been in failing health for the past two years. Her condition had been serious for the past several months. The deceased was a daughter of Abraham and Hannah Shimer Mosteller. She was born at the Mosteller homestead, at Chester Springs, the farm at the present time being owned by George F. Shaw. The farm in adjacent to the farm owned by Justice Owen J. Roberts and is one of the show places of the community. Mrs. Simmers was the widow of Oliver Simmers, who died about 40 years ago. There was one daughter, Minnie, who was the wife of Howard Temple. She died some time ago. Several years ago she went to Philadelphia to make her home with her niece, Mrs. William H. Jones, remaining there following Mrs. Jones' death during the past year. The funeral will be held at St. Matthews' Lutheran Church, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Officer Abraham Mosteller, Dean Street, West Chester, is a brother of Mrs. Simmers and her closest surviging relative. (taken from Local 9/11/1939)
In Philadelphia on Sept. 10, Emma M. Simmers, in the 87th year of her age. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, on Wednesday, Sept 13 at 2 o'clock p.m., D.S.T. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday evening at the Funeral Home of Keim & Wilson, 107 West Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. (taken from Local 9/11/1939)
Elizabeth K. Simmers, 82, Coatesville RD3, widow of the late Winfield S. Simmers, died at her home yesterday after a long illness. Born in Frazer, Mrs. Simmers lived in Coatesville most of her life, and made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Taylor. Her parens were the late Mr. and Mrs. George Kirk. Mrs. Simmers was a members and past president of the First Baptist Church, Coatesville, and was one of its oldest members. She also was a member of the Ladies Auxilliary of the West End Fire Co. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Louisa Witte, Downingtown; Mrs. Isabel Rissel, Coatesville; Mrs. Iowa Seiders, Parkesburg; Mrs. Edward Citta, Toms River, NJ; and Mrs. Wilbur R. Taylor, Coatesville. Also, three sons, Oliver D. Simmers, Coatesville; Laverne F. Simmers, Glen Moore, and Raymond F. Simmers, Coatesville, and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Diem, Coatesville and Mrs. Esther Kennedy, Lancaster. Two brothers also survive. They are Benjamin, Dalk, MD and Harlan, York, PA. Also 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. (taken from Republican 6/18/1964)
Frederic Simmers, of Wagontown, who had been suffering with typhoid fever and was admitted to the hospital, died Sunday night. The deceased leaves a wife and six small children. He lived on the John K. Schrack place, Wagontown. (taken from Local 11/10/1908)
In Coatesville Hospital, on Sunday, November 8, Frederic Simmers. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, in Wagontown, on Thursday, November 12, 1908. Meet at the house at 10 o'clock. Interment at Honeybrook M.E. Church. (taken from Local, 11/11/1908)
Stricken with a heart attack while he was husking corn in a field. Harry William Simmers, West Caln township farmer, died. (taken from Republican, 11/13/1928)
Harry Simmers, 68, husband of Emma C. Simmers, died at 6:10 a.m. today at his late home, 417 Gay Street, following a lingering illness. Mr. Simmers was in poor health for the past 10 months. Born in Phoenixville, he resided here all his life with the exception of about 15 years in Philadelphia. He was a plumber for 52 years. Mr. Simmers was employed by the late William Sturges for about 15 years and then went into business for himself. He helped to install the water main in the Schuylkill River between Mont Clare and Phoenixville. Prior to his illness he was employed as a plumber at Pennhurst State School for five years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge. In addition to the widow, Mr. Simmers is survived by a daughter and three sons: Julia, wife of Edgar Herzel, Manoa; Charles H., 448 Gay Street; Theodore H., Philadelphia; and Edward W., at home. There are three grandchilren; Edgar, Jr., Doris Mae and Theodore Herzel of Manoa. A brother, Daniel Simmers, Pittsburgh and a sister, Mrs. Mae Robertson, West Field, N.J. also survive. Funeral services will be held at the L.M. Campbell Funeral Home, 610 South Main Street, Saturday at 2 p.m. Friends may call on Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be made in Zion's Cemetery. (taken from Daily Republican 4/29/1942)
In Charlestown Township, on November 15, 1950, Elberta (Murray) wife of the late John W. Simmers, aged 93 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at The White Memorial Home, Parkerford, on Sunday afternoon, November 19, 1950 at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at pughtown Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday evening from 7 to 8:30 o'clock. (taken from Daily Republican 11/15/1950) |