John S. Simpson ’35

John, known to us as “Johnny,” died Nov. 10, 2011, at Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana, Pa., where he was born, raised, and lived nearly all of his life. A graduate of Kiskiminetas Springs School, he majored in history at Princeton and was a member of Charter Club. His senior-year roommate was Ray Hess.

At the University of Pennsylvania Law School he edited the Law Review. He graduated in 1938, and returned to Indiana to practice with Fisher & Ruddock. He ultimately retired in 2006 from his own firm, Simpson, Kablack & Bell. A member of the Indiana County and Pennsylvania Bar associations, he was regarded as the dean of Indiana County lawyers.

A member of Calvary Presbyterian Church, Indiana Elks 391, and the Indiana Country Club, Johnny served on the Indiana Hospital board for many years and was involved with a number of other area non profits. His interests included reading, bridge, and golf.

Johnny was predeceased by Elizabeth, his wife of 64 years, and two brothers. He is survived by two sons, William and John, and their families; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.