Barbara C. (Murray) Simms, age 87, of Hostetter, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Barnes Place. Born March 15, 1937, in Hostetter, she was a daughter of the late James J. and Cordelia (Smith) Murray. Barbara was a member of St. Cecilia Church, Whtiney. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the Greater Latrobe Senior High School. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and traveling. Barbara was a kind, giving and loving person, who could be ornery too! Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Simms; a son, Richard J. Simms; and a brother, Gerard J. Murray. Barbara is survived by five children, Donna Laick (Tom) of Kecksburg, Robert Simms (Jeannie) of Ligonier, Rhonda Torris of Wylie, TX, Jeffrey Simms (Lisa) of Hostetter and Terry Simms (Jenn) of Donegal; and a daughter-in-law, Anita Simms of Irwin. She was a 'G-ma' to her 13 grandchildren, Michelle, Tommy, Dawn, Jesse, Alahna, Curtis, Justin, Jacob, Zachary, Terry, Jr., Megan, Brandon and D.J.; and to her nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a special sister-in-law, Janet Murray; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, at the LOPATICH-BRINKER FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon, Friday, at St. Cecilia Church, Whitney, with the Rev. James Podlesny, OSB as celebrant. Interment will follow at Unity Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, send condolences or share a story, please visit www.lopatichbrinker.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.