[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 152 (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E810-E811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING ANNE MARIE SIMON VROSS

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 1, 2020

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Anne Marie 
Simon Vross, of Youngstown, Ohio, who passed away peacefully Monday, 
June 29, 2020, surrounded by her family at the age of 87.
  Anne was born September 12, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Alex 
and Tuban Simon. She was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School and 
attended Youngstown State University.
  Anne was the beloved matriarch of her family. Always the best 
hostess, she made her home the common gathering place. Whether it was 
hosting Sunday dinner, planning her favorite holiday celebrations, or 
coordinating a reunion, she was always looking for ways to bring the 
family together, because that's when she was the happiest. She never 
grew tired of going above and beyond to make sure her family was happy 
and well provided for.
  She was also a true professional career woman, serving in many 
different roles throughout her life. Despite her busy career, Anne 
always found time to volunteer.
  Anne truly loved politics and the ability to help improve the quality 
of life for all. She was founder of Canfield Federated Women's Club, 
where she also served as a former president. She was a former member 
and corresponding secretary of Mahoning County President's Club and the 
Federated Democratic Women of Ohio, and she was a former member and 
executive endorsement committee delegate to the State of Ohio 
Democratic Convention. She was awarded Democratic Woman of the Year by 
the John F. Kennedy Democratic Women's Club and was named a Hall of 
Fame Inductee for her devotion and dedication to the Democratic party.
  Anne will be fondly remembered for her love of decorating, cooking, 
entertaining, and shopping. She loved staying up on fashion so much 
that she was referred to as ``the best-dressed lady in Mahoning 
County'' on many occasions.
  Anne was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her children, 
Anthony (Christine) Vross, Dianne Wyant, Dr. Sue Ellen (Dr. Eric) 
Espinal and Jackie (John) French; her grandchildren, Linda Terlesky, 
Laura Terlesky, Keely (John) Welch, Chelsea (Eric) Hillard, Allison 
(Michael) Thomas, Marian (Phil) Nolletti,

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Anthony Vross, Jr., Alexis Espinal, Drew Espinal, Leah Espinal, John 
French, Jr., Dr. Ashley French (fiance Danny Thomas) and Paul French; 
her great-grandchildren, Mariah Terlesky, Cora Welch and Louisa 
Nolletti; her brother-in-law, Jerry (Beverly) Vross; her sister-in-law, 
Sauda Simon; and her many nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Tuban Simon; her 
former husband, Ron Vross; her siblings, Sam Simon, Paul Simon, John 
Simon, Joe Simon, Jim Simon, and Minnie Simon; her sister-in-law, Julia 
Simon; and her son-in-law, Bob Wyant.
  I am proud to be friends with Anne's son, Tony Vross, and her nephew, 
Alex Simon. Anne's loving spirit and hard work made her truly one of 
our Valley's own. My deepest condolences go out to Anne's family, and 
all whose lives she touched.

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