Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Karen Ann Marino Williams, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington, PA on May 3, 1947, Karen was the daughter of the late Albert R. and Frances Gibson Marino. She married Maxie F. Williams on July 4, 1981 and he preceded Karen in death on July 7, 2009. She graduated from Carlow College in 1969 with a major in English and a minor in education. Karen retired from the Ellwood City Area School District after thirty-five years as an English teacher. A member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy…

Randy P. Mulhollen, 72, of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Born in Beaver Falls on January 1, 1954, Randy was the son of the late Kenneth and Bernadette “Sie” Braniff Mulhollen. Randy had worked as a welder at American Bridge until they closed and later worked at Trader Horn in Ellwood City. He enjoyed playing pool, hunting and fishing. Randy was a 1973 Lincoln High School graduate. Surviving are Randy’s sister and 4 brothers, Bonnie and Richard Fields of Ellwood City, David and Joyce Mulhollen of Prospect, Harry “Pete” Mulhollen of Ellport, Tim…

Mary Kay Shirey, 70, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Rochester, on February 16, 1956, Mary Kay was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Catherine Zachodni Weihaus. She is survived by her husband, Floyd A. Shirey whom she married on December 3, 2016. Mary Kay was a 1974 graduate of Beaver High School. She received her BS degree from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and her MS degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She worked as a purchasing agent for the Newport, Virginia school district. Mary Kay was…

Bonnilee McClymonds, 104, of Portersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Center. Born in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County, on July 1, 1921, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Carl and Yetta Barkley Scheidemantle. She married Carl McClymonds on October 18, 1938 and he preceded her in death on August 2, 1992. Bonnie was a very active member of Mountville Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon in her younger years. She had a strong work ethic and was the quintessential farm wife. Bonnie was well known for her abundant garden…

Norma Jean Prengaman, 68, of Fombell, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born in Ellwood City on October 16, 1957, Norma was the daughter of the late Norman Cearfoss, Sr. and Delpha Scheidemantle Cearfoss. Norma was a 1975 graduate of Riverside High School. She married Lee Prengaman on March 31, 1988, and they enjoyed thirty-six years together, until his passing in January of 2024. Together, Norma and Lee owned and operated Southern Comfort Trucking and spent the better part of thirty years traveling between Portersville and Key West, Florida. Norma enjoyed traveling and taking motorcycle trips…

Clarence “Barn” Kingston, 88, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. Born in Ellwood City on July 14, 1937, Clarence was the son of the late John and Ida Belle Hogue Kingston.  Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Carol L. Bable Kingston on May 14, 2023.  They were married on May 11, 1962.  Clarence was a veteran of the Army serving from 1961 until his discharge in 1964.  He was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He enjoyed hunting and was a master of all trades, doing woodwork,…

Mary K. Carsele, 94, of Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born in Ellwood City on June 5, 1931, Mary was the daughter of the late Frank and Filimena Monica Del Boverlando. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carsele, Jr. on March 20, 2019. They were married on January 27, 1951. Mary was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She had worked at Shenango Pottery and later worked with her brother and sister-in-law at Ellwood Florist and later Jean’s Flower Shop. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her…

Edward E. Locke, 82 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his residence. Born in Ellwood City on October 4, 1943, Edward was the son of the late Arthur and Melissa Gould Locke. He is survived by his wife, the former Patsey Stiles, whom he married on March 6, 1962. Edward was a member of Word Alive Church. He was a veteran of the US Army. Edward enjoyed woodworking, playing golf, fishing and spending time on his motorcycle. Besides his wife Patsey, Edward is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Michael Dare of Harrisburg…

Carol M. Steilner, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on May 22, 1940, Carol was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mary Houk Pifer.  She married John Steilner on June 27, 1957, and they enjoyed sixty-eight years together.  Carol retired from the Ellwood City Hospital where she worked as an operating room technician.  A member of the Berean Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City, Carol enjoyed card club and bowling.  Carol and John kept themselves busy attending all their grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. …

James Klingensmith, 82, of Shenango Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford surrounded by his family. Born on November 10, 1943 in Ellwood City, James was the son of the late Cyrus and Doris Klingensmith and the late Elizabeth Sheals Worth. He married the former Carolyn S. Moore on June 25, 1964 and they enjoyed nearly sixty years together before her passing in February of 2024. James was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Bache. For over 50 years, James and his wife were ham radio operators…