Florence C. Simon
Florence “Flo” C. Simon (nee Finlaw), age 93, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 19, 2025, at Ohman Family Living at Briar.
She was born in Colebrook, Ohio, on March 30, 1932, to the late Abijah C. and Myrtle Belle (nee Ketchum) Finlaw.
Flo is once again reunited with her loving husband of 31 joyful years, Robert J. Simon, who died Nov. 20, 1989.
She was a 1949 graduate of Colebrook High School, serving as her class treasurer. After graduating, Flo began working at the Colebrook Telephone Exchange as a switchboard operator. She then obtained a job at Johnson Rubber Company in Middlefield and worked there until her retirement in 1992.
In 1956, Flo became a member of the Champion Presbyterian Church family and was well blessed “thanks to God.”
Flo then married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Simon, in 1958 at St. Patrick’s Church in Thompson Township. She and Bob enjoyed traveling to many interesting places throughout the United States. They loved dancing with each other, especially to polka and waltz music. They also liked country music and attended many concerts over the years.
She liked going on bus trips, shopping, going out to eat, playing scrabble, crossword and jumble word puzzles, and reading. Flo also enjoyed entertaining friends and family at special gatherings at her home.
Flo will be missed by her nieces, Linda (Larry) Stepanic, Beverly Scott, Tami (Jerry) Farrar, Tally (Walt) Hostetler; nephew Tom Uher; great-niece, Julia Lombardi; special friends, Joyce Morgan; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; one brother; three sisters; two nephews; and one great-nephew.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Middlefield Cemetery, with Pastor David Black of Champion Presbyterian Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Flo’s memory are requested to be made to either the Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483; or St. Jude’s Research Hospital at http://www.stjude.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be at www.bestfunerals.com.
