George B. Simon

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

Born August 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 October 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, 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) Tarentella, Jr., Christopher L. (Katherine) Spangler, Patrick G. (Connie) Tarentella, Joseph J. (Miranda) Simon, Andrea R. (Keith) Tarentella, Brad L. Pedokus and Brandy L. Pedokus and 19 great grandchildren. Also surviving are 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, November 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.