Karam Simon 

 Name.  Karam J. Simon, 88, of Easton, PA passed away Wednesday July 8, 2009 in the Easton Hospital.

Born:  Karam was born July 7, 1921 in Easton, PA, a son of the late John and Mary (George) Simon.

Personal:  He was the husband of Mary (Leicha) Simon, celebrating 60 years of marriage this past March 29th.  He was employed as a machine operator at the former Lehigh Foundry in West Easton, retiring many years ago.  He was dedicated to the Lebanese community and to serving his church where he was a member of the church’s Holy Name Society.   Memberships:  He was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 4th & Ferry Streets, Easton, PA. 

Survivors:  In addition to his wife, Karam is survived by his children; Joann Simon at home, Lila Dale and her husband James of Forks Twp., John Simon and his wife Suzanne of Palmer Twp., Karen Baurkot and husband Raymond of Palmer Twp.;  Sisters, Mary Tony of Easton, Sara Staszewski of Nazareth, PA, Josephine Symia of Easton, Queenie Kratzer of Nazareth, PA;  Grandchildren, Jesse, Jonathan, Jaclyn, John, Lisha, Joseph;  Great Grandchildren, Kyleen, Azaria, Jacob, Joshua, Jack, and many nieces and nephews.   He is preceded in death by a sister Bessie Simon.

Services:  Calling Hours will be held on Thursday from 3:00 until 4:00 pm in the Morello Funeral Home and also 6:00 until 8:00 pm in the church with Prayer of the Incense at 7:00 pm in the church.  An additional calling hour will be held Friday from 8:15 until 9:15 in the Morello Funeral Home 3720 Nicholas Street Palmer Twp. followed a 10:00 am Divine Liturgy in the Church.  Interment will be in the Gethsemane Cemetery Palmer Twp.

Contributions:  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 212 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 or to Our Lady of Lebanon Marontite Catholic Church 4th & Ferry Streets Easton, PA 18042.