Simon W. Ceprish, 92 of Laflin, passed away Thursday morning, October 27, 2022 at the VA Medical Center, Plains, PA.

Born in Clarence, PA, on February 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Simon and Mary (Krushnowski) Ceprish.

Simon was a United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and later as a painter at Tobyhanna Army Depot, retiring as a Staff Sergeant after 23 years of service.

Simon loved golf, was an avid golfer, and loved his English Bulldog, Gunny, and his cats Semper and Fidelis.

He was preceded in death by his wife the former Patricia Phillips on November 1, 2003, sisters Elizabeth McGettigan and Ann Musial, brothers John and Paul Seprish.

Surviving are his son Ronald Ceprish, Laflin, grandsons Simon and Thomas Ceprish, granddaughter Tanya LaBruna, brothers Rudy and Eddie Seprish, Jenkins Township, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Simon will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains, PA  18705, with Father John C. Lambert, officiating.  Interment with Military Honors accorded by the United States Marine Corps will be held in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton section of Wyoming.  Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Toys for Tots by visiting www.toysfortots.org.