Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Amy D. Boy, 88, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Born on June 6, 1934 in New Castle, Amy was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Gilbert Contos.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Boy, who died on September 3, 2018.  They were married on July 27, 1952.  Amy attended Christ Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Ellport Boosters and the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club.  Amy enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her friends and family.  She truly loved the time she spent…

David Kineston, Jr., 45, of Shenango Township, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 in the Emergency Room at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on February 16, 1977, David was the son of David Kineston of Shenango Township and the late Rose Jones Kineston.  David is survived by his wife, Anna Hargenrader Kineston.  A self-employed auctioneer, David was Catholic by faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing and auto racing.  He loved the time he had with his family especially with his children and grandchildren. Besides his father and wife, David is survived by his 3 children, Dillon Kineston, Madison Kineston…

Cecelia (Teets) Oliver passed away on December 16, 2022, at her home at the age of 86. She lived most of her life in North Sewickley Township. Preceding her in death were her parents, Theodore and Dorothea (Thompson) Teets; her daughter, Loretta; her sister and brother-in-law, Myrna and Bill Howman; her sister, Patty (Joe) Woloszyn; and her stepmother, Ruthene Kocher Teets. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Oliver. God blessed her with a wonderful family. She cherished all of them. Survivors include her children and spouses: Richard and Mary Jo Oliver, James and Amy Oliver, and…

Charles W. Kennedy, 56, of Ellwood City passed away at his home on December 3, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 20, 1966 in Ellwood City and graduated from Lincoln High School. He was a skilled tradesman and a very hard worker. In his spare time he loved cooking, sharing recipes, fishing and his Pittsburgh sports teams. He is survived by his three children, Charles Kennedy Jr., Colton Kennedy, and Keisha (Drew) Borselli, his grandchildren Taelor Kennedy, Kamden Kennedy, Bristol Borselli and Bankston Borselli, as well as numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many close friends….

Vida MacMurdo Sweeney, 86, of Freedom, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Ellwood City, PA on April 22, 1936, Vida was the daughter of the late Isman “Easy” and Ursuline “Sue” Rubino Mariotti.  Vida graduated from Lincoln High School and Geneva College.  She taught kindergarten at B.V.M. School in Ellwood City, was a past president of the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club and a former member of the Connoquenessing Country Club where she enjoyed golfing with her friends.  She owned and operated Lady Vi’s clothing store in Volant for over twenty years.  Vida…

Gregory Lyn Shaffer, 76 of Hickory Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 6:15 A.M. Born in Ellwood City on June 16, 1946, Gregory was the son of the late Theodore and Elta Voland Shaffer.  Gregory was a welder at Kasgro Rail in New Castle and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory.

Christopher James Caputo, 48, of North Sewickley Township died on Friday, October 28, 2022 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital following a lingering illness. Mr. Caputo was born on August 22, 1974 in Cortland, NY to Mary Anne Corrigan Caputo of North Sewickley Township and the late William S. Caputo.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1992 and enlisted in the US Army.  He later studied computer repair at DCI Institute.  For several years he was a commercial truck driver.  He was a member of the former St. Agatha Church. In addition to his mother, Chris is survived by his daughter,…

Casey A. Jeffries, 44, of Shenango Township, passed away at UPMC Jameson on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on June 9, 1978, Casey was the daughter of the late Ronald and Robin Marie Fosnaught Tedrow.  Casey was the Office Manager at Midway Medical in Shenango, enjoyed fishing and the CareBears. She is survived by her son, Levi Jeffries, her stepson, Rob Jeffries and her companion, Jason Bauder, all at home, her sister, Cyndi Boots of Ellwood City and brother, Ronald “Corey” Tedrow of Big Beaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…

Dominick Russo, 75, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at UPMC Mercy. Born in New Castle on May 9, 1947, Dominick was the son of the late Bennie and Mary Rossi Russo.  He married the former Kathleen Tomon on April 24, 1969.  Dominick worked at Medusa Cement and later retired from Cemex.  After his retirement, he also worked at American Eagle in Cranberry Township.  A member of Divine Grace Parish, Dominick enjoyed cooking and baking, hunting and fishing, and working on cars.  He was always doing something for someone. Dominick is survived by his wife of…

Christine Vincent, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at her residence. Born in Ellwood City on March 21, 1953, Christine was the daughter of the late John and Olga Yakim Daransky.  She is survived by her husband, Bill Vincent whom she married on July 12, 1975.  Christine was a special education teacher at McGuire Home and later at Tiny Tots in Rochester.  A 1971 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1975 graduate of Slippery Rock University, she was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.  Christine enjoyed painting, crafts and cooking.  She…