Kristy Simcox 1952-2025

She was born April 22, 1952, in Salem, the daughter of the late Marquis and Odessa Cook Farmer.

Kristy was a librarian at Salem High School, Springfield High School and St. Paul Catholic School. She was also a professional storyteller, performing stories for countless different groups.

Kristy was a highly involved member of St. Paul Lutheran Church as a member of the choir, bell choir, helping in the nursery and helping the “church basement ladies.”

She loved being active by bicycling, kayaking and playing pickleball. She also enjoyed gardening and playing mahjong.

Kristy is survived by her husband, Daniel Paul Simcox, whom she married Dec. 21, 1975; a son, Jason Simcox of Norton; two brothers, Dennis (Georgia) Farmer of New Waterford and Randy Farmer of Leetonia; three nieces, Crystal, Joanna and Sara; a nephew, A.J.; and numerous other great-nieces, great-nephews, family members and friends.

The family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leetonia.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the church, with Pastor Kari Lankford officiating.

Burial will take place in Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana.

In lieu of flowers, feel free to donate a children’s book or make a monetary donation to your local library in memory of Kristy.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

(special notice)