Andrew S. Simkovic

Andrew Simkovic, 99, of Carmichaels, Pa. and formerly of Nemacolin, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  He was born October 30, 1923 in Edenborn, Fayette County, Pa., a son of the late Michael and Mary (Matey) Simkovic.  Andy served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and began working at the Nemacolin Mine in 1946 until 1958.  After working in various miscellaneous jobs, he obtained employment in 1960 with the Terex Motors Division of General Motors.  Andy initially worked as an assembly line worker and ultimately retired in 1986 from the engineering department.  He took classes in mechanics and hydraulics and obtained his high school equivalency.  Several of Andy's ideas were adopted by Terex Motors that resulted in cost savings for the company.

After his retirement, Andy enjoyed traveling, stayed active in senior activities and served his churches as an usher for 75 years at Our Lady of Consolation in Nemacolin and St. Hugh Parish in Carmichaels.  He enjoyed participating in turkey bingos at the church.  Andy was a fourth degree member of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Council No. 3569, Carmichaels and was awarded Knight of the Year in 2014 by the Mon Valley Chapter.  In addition, he was a life member of the Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company, a member of the Civil Defense Police of Pennsylvania for 12 years and a member of the St. Hugh Senior Activity Group since 1987 where he served as president for five years.  Andy's other memberships included the United Mine Workers of American Local 6290, the United Auto Workers of America Local 296, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4584, Masontown and American Legion Post 423, Masontown.

On June 28, 1948, he married Louise Orlosky, who passed away on May 8, 2010.  Surviving are three sons, David Simkovic (Patty) of Clarksville, Pa., Mark Simkovic and Thomas Simkovic, both of Carmichaels; six grandchildren, Jerry Simkovic (Carrie), Lori Wisniewski (Ken), Theresa Simkovic, Randi Bustamante (T. J.), Daniel Lasko (fiancée, Stephanie) and Angela Rector; seven great grandchildren, Morgan (Josh), Julia, Toribio, Andres, Tanner, Garrett and Ethan and several nieces and nephews.  Deceased are a great grandson, Colby Simkovic; two brothers, Joseph Simkovic and Michael Simkovic; four sisters, Mary Simkovic who died in infancy, Anna Zdrecky, Velma Strizak-Kesock and Josephine Kozlowski and a daughter-in-law, Karen Simkovic .

Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 P.M. on Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Thursday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.  A blessing service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023 in the funeral home followed at 11:00 A.M. by a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Matthias Parish at St. Hugh, Carmichaels with the Rev. James B. Farnan as celebrant.  Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Crucible, Pa.

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Council No. 3569 will conduct a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday in the funeral home.

The U. S. Navy will fold and present the interment flag at the graveside.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Colby's Stars Foundation, Inc. , 112 Bedillion Road, Waynesburg, PA  15370.