Rebecca "Becky" Ann Simmons

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Simmons, age 73, passed away Monday October 21st, 2024 at her home in Rootstown, OH. Becky was born January 29th, 1951 in Ravenna, OH to parents Walter and Margeret Laskos. Becky was the oldest of four siblings to her brother, Frank; and sisters, Mary and Coletta. She was also a loving mother to her son, Christopher Wawrin.

Becky was a graduate of Kent State University and worked at the Robinson Memorial Hospital (University Hospitals Portage Medical Center). She enjoyed spending her Sundays rooting for the Cleveland Browns.

Preceded in death by her parents; her son, Christopher; her husband, John Simmons; and sister, Coletta Varner. She is survived by her brother, Frank Laskos; sister Mary (Ron) Vargo; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She will especially be remembered for her sense of humor, and will be dearly missed. Although she is missed, she is now where she belongs in the arms of her loving son and her family above.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 P.M. THURSDAY October 31st, 2024 at St. John Neumann Parish: St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church, 3487 Old Forge Road Rootstown, OH 44272. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Kevin Bertleff. Friends are invited to the church for calling hours one hour prior to mass. Becky will be laid to rest at the church cemetery immediately following mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher Wawrin Memorial Scholarship C/O Portage Community Bank 1311 East Main St., Ravenna Ohio 44266 to support graduating Seniors of Rootstown High School.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main St. Kent, OH 44240.