Earl Norman Simons, of Rockville, passed away on March 15. He was 89. He dedicated his retirement years as a docent at the U.S. Holocaust Museum educating the public, for which he was very proud. He is survived by his children, Julie (Ira) Varhaftik, Shari Levy, Rosie Cooper, and Jon Levine; sister, Sophie (Howard) Ravis; and grandchildren, Liza Varhaftik, Brendan Varhaftik, Gabriel Levy, Elly Levy, Samantha Cooper, Sean Cooper, Jessie Cooper, Holly Cooper, Jack Levine, Ben Levine, Nicholas Levine and Grace Levine. He was predeceased by his wife, Francine Simons (nee Entler); and parents, Hyman and Sophie Simons. Contributions may be sent to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
