Fredrick "John" Simpson, 63, of Donora, died Saturday, February 10, 2024 in his home. He was born November 19, 1960 in Pittsburgh, the son of Clarence A. and Florence Mae Beardsley Simpson.

John was a 1980 graduate of Ringgold High School, where he was on the wrestling team. He retired from Power Piping in Donora and was a tow truck driver for Amati's Service Station for over 30 years. John was a lifetime member of the Donora Fire Company.

He coached many sports over the years including Special Olympics basketball, softball and baseball with the Donora and Monongahela Leagues, and wrestling.

John was an avid hunter and enjoyed camping and four-wheeling. He loved the Pittsburgh Penguins.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Hyslop Simpson, with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage on June 24, 2023; children, Fredrick Jay Simpson of Glassport, Samantha Simpson of Donora, Cody (Bri) Simpson of Donora, Kansas Simpson of Donora, Kendra (John) Begandy of Monongahela, Dalton Simpson of Donora; grandchildren, Fredrick Jackson Simpson, Gabrielle Simpson, Finn Simpson, Emma Simpson, Baylor Begandy, Aislynn Simpson, Bankson Begandy, Austen Simpson, and a granddaughter on the way; niece, Jessica Simpson and her daughter, Raina Simpson; siblings, Linda Cherok of Bentleyville, Dennis Simpson of Washington, Cheryl (Troy) Pirt of Donora, Clarence (Katherine) Simpson of Donora, Mark Tyree of Donora; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John Cherok.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela.

The Donora Fire Company will conduct services Thursday at 7 PM in the funeral home.