Lewis Simich
February 5, 1925 - December 14, 2016
LEWIS SIMICH 1925-2016 Age 91, Lewis died peacefully December 14 in Canton. Born to Mildred Belvuc and Nicholas Simich of Malvern, he remembered his childhood and sisters Mary, Anna and Julia fondly. After high school, Lew served as a US Marine Corporal 1943-46 and fought bravely at Iwo Jima. In 1946, at a local dance, Lewis met the love of his life, Verna Koslowski, they married in 1949. Lewis was a deeply compassionate man who valued education and the arts. In 1953, he earned a Bachelor’s of Science, Kent State University. His managerial career was in research and development for Owens Corning and other firms. Lew and Verna enjoyed nearly 70 years together, living in Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, Indiana and Texas before retiring in Canton in 1994. He will be missed by his cherished wife Verna, residing at the Canton Regency; his loving daughter, Laura; son-in-law David and grandsons Daniel and Jacob of New York. A burial service will take place December 27, 1 p.m., at Sunset Hills Burial Park Chapel, Canton.
LEWIS SIMICH 1925-2016 Age 91, Lewis died peacefully December 14 in Canton. Born to Mildred Belvuc and Nicholas Simich of Malvern, he remembered his childhood and sisters Mary, Anna and Julia fondly. After high school, Lew served as a US Marine... View Obituary & Service Information