Todd Simmers, 48, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 7, 2013, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of Nancy (Fistner) Verbonitz and the late Robert Simmers.

He worked for the City of Bethlehem in the Physical Plant department.

He was a member of the Grover Cleveland Democratic Association.

In addition to his mother and her husband Tom Verbonitz, he is survived by a son, Matthew Simmers; a brother, Robb and his wife Jennifer Simmers; a niece, Samantha; and ex-wife and friend, Paula Simmers.

Contributions may be made to the Lehigh Valley Hospice, 1627 W. Chew St., Allentown, PA, 18104; or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.