John E. Voss

John E. Voss, 78, of Ambridge, passed away May 7, 2016, at his home.Born Jan. 6, 1938, in Bethel Park, PA, John was the son of the late John A. and Mae Voss.John, a retired meat cutter, was a US Navy veteran, a member of Monaca-Center Lodge #791 F&AM, New Castle Consistory, Beaver County Caravan #18, Syria Shrine and the former Monaca-Center Lions.  John was also a proud member of the I.O.O.B. Chapter #3691 and a volunteer at Old Economy Village.John is survived by Elaine, his wife of 59 years; his children, Jacqueline and David Frantz, John and Terry Voss and Jim Voss; his grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew Frantz and Taylor and Amanda Voss, and a sister, Alda Mae Rygalski.  He was known at ‘Big Pappy’ to Le’Ara, Brian Brayshawn, Laylah, Lynzi and T.J.John was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather.  He will be missed by all who knew him.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Van Kirk Lutheran Church, 106 Van Kirk Road, Center Twp., where the family will receive guests starting at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.