Harry Simko Jr., 74, went home with the Lord, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, January 9, at 7:43 am in Columbiana.

He was born on January 14, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of the late Harry and Betty (Kaschak) Simko.

Harry graduated from South High School (Youngstown) in 1961, served four years in the US Air Force, worked at NRM and Mitsubishi in Leetonia.

He is survived by his children, Paul Brian Simko of Boardman, Jason Randall Simko and Aaron Mark (Marcy Buccilli) Simko both of Columbiana, a sister Gerry Carosella of Austintown, his grandchildren; Kathryn, Angel, Talyn, Trinity, Early, Dalton, Draven, Clay and great grandchild, Ambrose.

Per his request, there will be no services held and a private burial. The US Air Force will render military honors prior to the burial

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem.