Dennis E. Simms

Dennis E. Simms, 70, of Ruffs Dale, died on February 11, 2026 at RNC at Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. He was born October 31, 1955, in Latrobe, the son of the late Frank E. and Nancy S. (Harris) Simms and step father Duane Smith. Denny had worked at Mt. Pleasant Nursery, planting plants and help take care of horses. He enjoyed dancing, music, and horses. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Debbie Keltz and Diane Williams. Denny is survived by three sisters Linda Liberoni and husband Dennis, Sandra Hoke, and Tracey M. Garris; step brother Frank E. Simms, Jr. and wife Donna; two step sisters Sondra Hazlett, and husband Tom and Tina M. Lukatch; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. All services for Denny are private. The family has entrusted the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry, PA (724) 694-8331 with the funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.merlinfuneralhome.com.

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