Robert J. Simmons, 76, of Westfield, PA, died Monday, July
27, 2020 in his home. Born November 13,
1943, in Brookfield, he was the son of Robert H. and Emma Benson Simmons. A US Navy Veteran, he served honorably from
1960 -- 1964. He was married to the former
Barbara K. Lee, who survives. Bob was
employed by Ingersoll-Rand and Dresser-Rand in Painted Post, NY, retiring as a
Field Representative in 2009. He was a
member of Howard S. Lines VFW Post #6753 in Knoxville and River Valley Country
Club in Westfield.
Surviving besides his wife, Barbara, are: five children, Trisha (Linda Stephens)
Stratton of Granbury, TX, Tracy (Marcelle) Simmons of Fairfield, Tina (John)
Huse of Winchester, VA, Troy Simmons of Westfield, and Tara (Charles) Kibbe of
Harrison Valley; nine
grandchildren; a
great-granddaughter; five siblings,
Shelva Clark of Knoxville, Ruth Ann (Roger) Tomb of Westfield, Barry (Patti)
Whitney of Campbell, NY, Jeff (Missy) Whitney of Painted Post, NY, and Stacey
Whitney of Corning, NY; nieces, nephews,
and cousins. He was predeceased by two
grandchildren, Kolby Geffers and Shelby Kibbe;
and a sister, Shelly Simmons.
A memorial service will be held on a later date. Burial will be in Champlin Cemetery,
Westfield. Memorials may be made to
Guthrie Corning Cancer Center, 2 Guthrie Drive, Corning, NY 14830. Arrangements are entrusted to Olney-Foust
Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
