Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

John Guerrini, Sr., 84, of Ellport, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Perugia, Italy on December 26, 1937, John was the son of the late Leonello and Fiorinda Polinaro Guerrini.  John is survived by his wife, Mary DiFusco whom he married on April 4, 1959.  John was preceded in death by his aunt, Isabella Guerrini, who raised John after he left Italy and came to America. John had retired from Calgon where he worked as a boiler technician.  He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where he was an…

Richard “Pappy” Vincent Fuchs, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on June 17, 1933, Richard was the son of the late Vincent E. and Anna Mae O’Neil Fuchs.  He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Croke whom he married on February 1, 1958.  Richard retired as a clerk at CSX in 1992 after 42 years of service.  He was a veteran of the Army serving from May of 1953 through May of 1955.  Richard enjoyed watching his grandchildren play youth baseball and girls softball.  He prided…

Shirley Jean Twentier, 90, of Green, Ohio, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at The Village of St. Edward at Green. Born in Jackson Township on August 20, 1932, Shirley was the daughter of the late Omar and Clara Meeder Zehner.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Twentier in May of 1995.  Shirley graduated from Zelienople High School and then Slippery Rock State Teacher’s College in 1954.  She taught first grade from 1954 through 1955 and then from 1958 through 1959 at Hillcrest Elementary School in the North East…

Norma L. Maloney, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Harvey, IL on March 16, 1928, Norma was the daughter of the late Archie and Alice Nelson Downey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Maloney, on August 10, 1992. Norma had worked as a secretary at Ryman Engineering and later as a cashier at Giant Eagle. Norma was a member of the Hungarian Home, she enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. Norma is survived by her daughter, Bobbi (William) Hrabosky of Ellwood City, 5 grandchildren, James (Lynn)…

Dollie Buchanan, 76, of Fombell, went home to her Lord and Savoir following an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on September 13, 1946, Dollie was the daughter of the late Harold and Lenora Newton McQuiston. Always a caregiver, she worked at Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople as an LPN. A member of Lillyville Church of God, Dollie absolutely loved life and she had the ability to find joy in the everyday. She enjoyed many things- traveling, flea markets, yard sales, cooking and reading. Among all things, she loved her family. Dolly is survived by her…

Your smile, quick wit, the sparkle in your eyes.  Your kindness, gentleness and your giving spirit.  Your delicious cookies and food.  Your friendship, guidance and hugs.  These are just a few of the things we will miss now that the Lord has called you home. Mary Levada (Best) Tincani went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Mary was born to the late George and Ethel (Watson) Best, on February 11, 1937 in Portersville, Pennsylvania and graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1955. Mary married her high school sweetheart, Edward Tincani on August 18, 1955 and…

John B. Kati, 95, of Zelienople passed away at Avalon Nursing Center on Monday, September 19, 2022. Born in Zelienople on December 12, 1926, John was the son of the late Charles and Emma Lorenz Kati. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Esther Cortez.  John had retired from Halstead and Mitchell where he worked as a crane operator.  He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, St Gregory Church.  John was a veteran of the Army serving in the Pacific in World War II.  He was a member of the Zelienople Hungarian Club, American Legion Post…

Maraline T. May 66, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver preceding a long illness. Born in Bristol, PA on February 18, 1956, Maraline was the daughter of the late Joseph H. May and Mary Theresa (Hullihan) May Barberio.  Maraline graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Microbiology.  She worked at Montefiore Hospital as a Research Technologist from 1989 to 1992.  She was transferred to West Penn Hospital where she worked as a Lab Technologist until 2004. Maraline is survived by a daughter, Marissa T. May of Wexford; one…

Gerald A. Goehring, 70 of Fombell passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born in New Brighton on March 25, 1952, Gerald was the son of the late Arthur and Lillian Ruth Young Goehring.  He is survived by his wife, the former Susan C. Stunkard, whom he married on October 20, 1979.  Gerald was a Riverside class of 1970 graduate.  He retired from Westmorland Electric as an electrician, but was more recently employed at the Riverside Area School District.  He enjoyed not only hunting, but just being outdoors. Besides his wife Susie, Gerald is survived by…

Robert R. “Bob” Harper, 88 of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Passavant Cranberry on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on March 18, 1934, Bob was the son of the late, Manuel & Alice Mitchell Harper.  He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine L. Mount, whom he married on September 20, 1980.  Bob had retired after over 30 years of service as a lineman for the Ellwood Electric Department.  Bob was a veteran of the Army and an avid country music and Elvis fan.  Bob was a well known bass player and singer in the…