George B. Simon

George B. Simon

George B. Simon, 90, of Farwell passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at the Williamsport Home.

Born Aug. 20, 1935 in Renovo, he was a son of the late George Simon, Jr. and Catherine (McCarthy) Simon.

George was married 60 years to the former Elizabeth I. “Betty” Kisko who died Oct. 16, 2014.

He worked as a yard master for the Pa. Railroad for 40 years.

George was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Elks and the Sons of Italy.

He enjoyed hunting, his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and working on his computer.

George enjoyed spending time with his family and attending sporting events for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, George M. (Michele) Simon, of Montoursville, and Timothy E. Simon, of Renovo and two daughters; Deborah A. (Terry) Pedokus, and Ann E. (Tom) Tarantella, both of Renovo; ten grandchildren, Robert L. (Katie) Spangler, Jr., Corey M. (Vanessa) Simon, Francis W. (Carrie) DeMarte, III, Thomas E. (Amanda) Tarantella, Jr., Christopher L. (Katherine) Spangler, Patrick G. (Connie) Tarantella, Joseph J. (Miranda) Simon, Andrea R. (Keith) Tarantella, Brad L. Pedokus and Brandy L. Pedokus; and 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Ann Marie Simon, of Renovo; one sister, Grace Marie Hockenberry, and a brother, John Andrew Simon, both of Renovo.

George was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary K. Spangler, and a brother, James P. Simon.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 925 Huron Ave., Renovo with Rev. Joseph Orr officiating.

Friends and relatives will be received from Noon ­ 12:45 p.m., at the Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth St., Renovo.

Interment will be private at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hyner.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Improvement Fund at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Online Condolences can be sent at MaxwellHelt.com.