Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Laura Kloos, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at UPMC Jameson, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 2, 1949 in Ellwood City, Laura was the daughter of the late Carl and Lena D’Ambrosia Latimer. She retired from UPMC Jameson where she worked in healthcare administration. Laura loved to cook and garden. She also enjoyed playing BINGO and fishing. Laura is survived by her children, Dawn Frishkorn Fabian of New Castle, PA, Daniel Frishkorn of York, PA and Carrie Frishkorn Cipperly of Hagerstown, MD, two sisters, Dorothy McManus and Joan Fredrick, and a brother, Carl…

David Raymond Hulick, age 69, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in Muskogee. Born on April 4, 1957, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of George and Elizabeth Hulick. On May 18, 2002, David and Connie Rogers wed in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and they shared twenty-four years of marriage. David dedicated 40 years to his career as a technician and project manager in the software industry. He cherished teaching his grandchildren to hunt and fish and delighted in boating on the lake. He was a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn…

Sheila E. Myers, 72, of Shenango Township, passed away at her residence on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born in Ellwood City on May 24, 1954, Sheila was the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Elaine Tirre Tomon.  She is survived by her husband, Joe R. Myers, Sr., whom she married on August 4, 1973.  Sheila was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandsons. Besides her husband, Joe, Sheila was survived by her 2 children and their spouses, J.R. and Jonie Myers of Shenango Township and Erin Myers and Frank Noll…

Cheryl L. Bonzo, 58, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at JAG Healthcare in Salem, Ohio. Born on February 17, 1968 in Ellwood City, Cheryl was the daughter of the late Chester and Judy Earlin Lutz.  She is survived by her husband, Andrew Rex Bonzo, whom she married on October 22, 1990.  Sheryl has worked at Busy Beaver in Franklin Township as a clerk.  She had also worked at Bi-Lo in Zelienople and Quick Fill in Ellwood City.  Cheryl was active in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts when her boys were younger.  She enjoyed spending…

Harold S. Curtis, Jr., 74, of North Sewickley Township, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Born in Ellwood City, Harold was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy Swogger Curtis, Sr. He married the former Lauretta Sommers on October 29, 2009. Harold was a 1971 graduate of Riverside High School. He loved his Harley-Davidson, his tractors, and was happy just riding around brush hogging. He loved his two dogs, Jake and Ava and his cat, Mocha. Harold is survived by his wife, Lauretta, his son, Paul (Stacey) Curtis of Fombell, three sisters; Virginia Cooper of…

Rosemary Prestopine, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 31st, surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on May 12, 1948, Rosemary was the daughter of the late William and Rose May Nardone Sheeler. She married Natale “Natty” Prestopine on April 9, 1967. Rosemary worked for many years at the Ellwood City Hospital, where she was Chief Radiological Technician, and later retired from Dr. Madder’s office in Beaver. An avid sports fan, Rosemary loved to watch the Pirates and the Steelers. She also loved to decorate for her two favorite holidays, Halloween and Christmas….

Thomas Bunney, Sr., 87, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Beaver Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in Ellwood City on August 20, 1938, Tom was the son of the late George and Margaret Nye Bunney.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Josephine Pasquale, after sixty-six years of marriage.  Tom worked at Matthews Conveyor and also B&W. A Veteran of the US Navy, Tom enjoyed watching old westerns, cutting his grass and his daily morning coffee at McDonalds. Tom is survived by children; Thomas & Claudine Bunney, Jr. of Fombell,…

Timothy J. Bauder, 68, of Shenango Township passed away at his residence on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Born in Ellwood City on June 6,1958, Timothy was the son of the late Harry and Ila Chappelle Bauder. He was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Art Institute. Timothy enjoyed music and motorcycles. Timothy is survived by his son and daughter, Coltin Bauder of Pinehurst, NC and Jessica Bauder of New Castle. Besides his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by his brother, Harry W. Bauder. Private interment was in Slippery Rock Church Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon,…

Patricia K. Denniston, 75, of Muddy Creek Township passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Aledo, Illinois on November 10, 1950, Patricia was the daughter of the late Herman D. and Darlene Gaylor Finch.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Denniston on July 14, 2025.  They were married on June 28, 1969.  Patricia had worked in packaging at Traco. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  In her early days, she was a volunteer Girl Scout Leader and a member of…

Eileen M. Hazen, 91, of North Sewickley Township passed away at Providence Health and Rehab Center in Beaver Falls on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on December 23, 1934 in Ellwood City, Eileen was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Margaret G. Lessic Feerst.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dale Hazen on July 13, 2004.  They were married on August 23, 1958.  Eileen had worked a as private secretary/clerk at the Ellwood Works of U.S. Steel from 1953 until 1959.  From 1966 and for over 50 years she worked as secretary at Holy Redeemer…