Simone L. John, age 82 of Uniontown, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Uniontown Hospital. She was born in Uniontown on December 30, 1938, daughter of the late Michael K. and Edith (Macklouf) John. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Thelma, Loretta, Madeleine, and S. Michael John, Pamela Taylor; and a nephew, Kevin John.

Simone was a member of St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church of Uniontown, and a graduate of St John High School. She earned a Masters Degree in Special Education from California State University, and was a teacher for the Albert Gallatin School District for over 38 years. During her career, she was very caring about the welfare and needs of her students. She was incredibly independent and determined, an excellent cook, and enjoyed reading. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, always cheering on her Pittsburgh sports teams, especially the Steelers and Penguins. She will be deeply missed, especially by her grandnieces and grandnephews, whom she cherished.

Left to cherish her memory is her sister, Andrea M. (John) Ormond, and husband Martin, of La Quinta, CA; and 11 beloved nieces and nephews, and their families; also her beloved caregiver and companion, Saida Sakura.

Friends will be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, Pa., on Monday from 4pm until 8pm, and Tuesday until 9:15am, when prayers of transfer will be held.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 7, at 10 a.m. in St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 50 Jefferson St, Uniontown.

Entombment will follow at Sylvan Heights Mausoleum. The Parish Vigil Prayer Service will be held on Monday at 6pm.

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com .