Eleanor Dean Simm Obituary
In loving memory of Eleanor Dean Simm (Altoona, Pennsylvania), who departed this world on December 5, 2025 at the age of 98. Eleanor leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor Dean Simm to pay them a last tribute.
As Eleanor departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Eleanor may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Eleanor leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George N. Jacobs and Yesmene Jacobs (Abdallah); her brother George Jacobs; and her stepchildren, Sandy and Ed.
She is survived by: her son Richard A. "Rick" Dean (Michele) of Altoona; her stepdaughter Sharon Seymore; and her grandchildren, Richard Paul Dean and Rebekah Joy Dean. She is also survived by six step-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Myers-Somers Funeral Home, Inc. (501 N 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 9th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in memory of Eleanor please be made to First Baptist Church, 1209 Seventeenth Street, Altoona, PA 16601 or to Precious Life, 1716 Twelfth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601.