Darla Jean Simons

Age 58, of Veteran died peacefully at home on Friday, September 22, 2006. She was born July 31, 1948 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of the late Ross and Mary (Stropes) Knapp. Darla is survived by her son, Michael ( Mary Ann ) VanDeBogart of Horseheads; daughters, Stephanie (Carmen ) Stola of Clearwater, FL, Karen Tompkins of Elmira Heights; son, John Simons of Syracuse, NY; grandsons, Carmen Stola and Christopher Tompkins; granddaughter, Paige Tompkins; sisters, Nancy ( Darold ) Champaign of Wellsburg, NY,Shirley Blasingan of Lawrenceburg, TN and Joan ( Frank) Stevens of Mt. Pleasant, TN; brothers, Thomas ( Sandy ) Knapp of Pine City, NY, Gordon ( Brenda ) Knapp and Ross Knapp both of Lawrenceburg, TN; special friend, Henry Heineman and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John Simons who died October 8, 2002.Darla was a former employee of Winchester Optical in Elmira Heights. Family and friends may call at The Olthof Funeral Home Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY on Sunday, September 24from 6:00-8:00 PM. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of the family in Maple Grove Cemetery, Horseheads, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, Suite 900, Mony Tower II, 120 Madison St., Syracuse, NY 13202 or to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830.