Joseph Taylor “Joey” Sims, 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 25th, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia on August 26th, 1961, a son of the late Rita (Namath) and Thomas Sims. He is survived by his siblings, Tom Sims, Kelli (Mike) Pingley, Dana (Larry) Simpson, Janet (Jeff) DeDominicis, and Greg (Chris) Sims; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joseph enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved fishing, camping, building puzzles, and being outdoors making memories with family. He had a unique way with puzzles in which he would start to build them from the middle and work his way out, completing hundreds of them. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous, which meant so much to him, recently reaching 37 years of sobriety. He spent time counseling others suffering from addiction and alcoholism at Gateway Rehabilation Center in Aliquippa. He was previously employed at Phoenix Glass in Monaca.
Friends will be received on Thursday, April 30th from 4-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 1st at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. Fr. Kim J. Schreck will serve as celebrant.
Inurnment will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 2927 Clayton Road, Beaver Falls, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joey’s name may be directed to Mount Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2720 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.