March 6, 1944 – February 19, 2026
Gowanda, NY – Herbert H. Simmons ,81, of Gowanda, NY passed away Thursday February 19, 2026 at his home.
He was born March 6, 1944 in Gowanda, NY the son of the late Howard and Winifred (Oyach) Simmons.
On January 23, 1971 he married the former Esther Hamilton who predeceased him on September 7, 2019.
Mr. Simmons was employed at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center as a Therapy Aide for over 30 years until his retirement.
He was a US Army Vietnam veteran having served in the 36th Evac Hospital.He was an active member of and Past Chaplin of the Gowanda VFW Post #5007 and an active member of the Gowanda American Legion Post #409.He also helped with the reunions and trips to Washington DC for the 36th Evac Hospital veteran’s.He was an avid outdoorsman but especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Simmons is survived by a son Paul (Suzanna) Simmons of Silver Creek, NY and 2 daughters Kristy (Sam) Lauer of Perrysburg, NY and Kathi (James) Kuebler of Lackawanna, NY and 4 grandchildren Micah, Kylie, Noah and Alexander.Also surviving are 2 sisters Virginia “Ginny” (Marvin) Breon of Corning, NY and Penny (Dick) Bridges of Gowanda, NY and several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by a brother Claude Simmons.
Friends may call at the Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main Street in Gowanda, NY on Friday February 27, 2026 from 11am – 1pm.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday February 27, 2026 at 1pm from the funeral home.
Burial with Military Honors will be in Collins Center Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Gowanda VFW Post #5007 or Gowanda American Legion Post #409.
