Reverend Earl Francis Simone passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Beavercreek, Ohio. He was born on November 2, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was baptized at Mary, Help of Christians Church, Fairborn. He received his B.A. in Philosophy at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati and a M.A. in Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained on June 11, 1977, at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati by Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin.
Father Simone received his first assignment on July 1, 1977, as associate at St. Teresa, Little Flower of the Infant Jesus Parish, Springfield. On August 5, 1977, he was appointed Spiritual Director of the Springfield Council of St. Vincent de Paul. On July 1, 1980, he was released to serve as chaplain in the United States Navy. Father Simone was appointed pastor of St. Peter Parish, Huber Heights on August 11, 1992, for a period of six years. He was re-appointed as pastor of St. Peter Parish for another six year term commencing on August 11, 1998. He was appointed parochial administrator of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St. Stephen Parish, Holy Cross Parish, and St. Adalbert Parish, Dayton, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, while continuing as pastor of St. Peter Parish. Father Simone remained as pastor and parochial administrator of these parishes until his retirement on April 7, 2015.
Reception of the Body: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Church, 149 Franklin Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402; 937-228-2013. Celebrant: Reverend Brian W. Phelps. Visitation: Following Reception of the Body and continuing until Mass.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, August 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Church. Celebrant and Homilist: Reverend John D. MacQuarrie.
Committal: Monday, August 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 8519 OH-14, Streetsboro, Ohio 44241.
