Mitchell J. Simon
Mitchell J. Simon, 83, of Strongsville, Ohio, formerly of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, in Strongsville. He was born in Uniontown, Pa., on Sept. 23, 1919, the son of the late Joseph and Matil Habuba Simon.
He was a World War II Army Veteran, serving with the 16th Infantry. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Julia Simon, Katherin Abdo and Annie Hadad; and two brothers, William and George Simon.
He is survived by his wife, Sadie M. Leeper Simon of Strongsville, Ohio; a brother, Harry Simon of the State of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, until 9 a.m., at which time a blessing service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Therese de Lisieux R.C. Church, with the Rev. Fr. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini V.F., as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 51,and the V.F.W. Post No. 8543.