\t\t\tJoann Somple, R.N. \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Joann Somple, R.N., 82, formerly of Simpson, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
\nBorn in Simpson, she was the daughter of the late John and Anastasia Renczkowski Somple. Joann was a graduate of Fell Township High School, Simpson and Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing, as a registered nurse.<\/p>\n
\nBefore her early retirement, from multiple sclerosis, she had been employed at Carbondale General Hospital. Joann was later a volunteer at St. Joseph\u2019s Hospital \/ Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale.<\/p>\n
\nShe was a member of St. Basil\u2019s Orthodox Church of America, Simpson and its Sodality Society.<\/p>\n
\nJoann is survived by a nephew, Nicholas, a great niece and great nephew, and her caregiver, Kelly Carachilo. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis and a nephew, Mark.<\/p>\n
\nThe funeral will be Friday, June 5th, with a Requiem Service at 9:30 AM in St. Basil\u2019s O.C.A. Church, 9 Lord Ave., Simpson by the Rev. Jason Franchak. Interment will be in St. Tikhon\u2019s Cemetery, South Canaan. A visitation will be held Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Joseph W. Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc., 621 Main St., Simpson and Friday at the church from 9 AM. Parastas will be Thursday at 4PM.<\/p>\n