Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

We mourn the loss of Domenic (Dom) A. Viccari, who enriched our lives with his love, dedication and service to the community that shall endure for generations to come.  It is said that the good steward is the one who receives God’s gifts with gratitude, cultivates them responsibly, shares them, and then returns them with an increase to the Lord.  Dom treated all of life as the consummate gardener that he was.  He planted seeds in both people and projects, tended and nurtured them along the way until they produced an abundance of fruits to be shared by many. Domenic…

Paul R. Rader, 80, of Harmony, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born in New Brighton on August 5, 1941, Paul was the son of the late John Russell and Mary Elizabeth (Aiken) Rader.  Paul is survived by his wife, the former Karen Downing whom he married on October 22, 1960.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Reformed Church.  Along with his sons, Paul owned and operated JJ Kennedy, Inc. in Zelienople.  Paul and his wife spent their winters in Melbourne Beach, Florida.  He enjoyed collecting classic cars and tractors but mostly Paul enjoyed…

Wayne J. Bowser, 72, of Koppel, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Kittanning, PA on October 1, 1949, Wayne was the son of Margaret McAfoose Bowser of Koppel and the late Wayne H. Bowser.  Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking and camping.  Wayne was a school bus driver for Valley Lines, a job he enjoyed immensely. In addition to his mother, Wayne is survived by his two children, Wayne (Gail) Bowser of Coudersport, PA and Paula (Chris) Kalmar of Leechburg, PA, five grandchildren; Clay Kalmar, Colt Kalmar, Trent Bowser,…

Priscilla “Pat” Tomon, 83, of Wayne Township, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 18, 2022. Born in Bessemer on January 16, 1939, Pat was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Kogut Snezic. She married John M. Tomon on October 10, 1959 and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2017. Pat retired from First Commonwealth Bank where she worked as a teller. A member of St. Mary Church, Holy Spirit Parish, Pat was also a member of Silver Sneakers and SNPJ. She and John loved to travel all over the country and most of all,…

William “Bill” Edward Soltes, 68, of Bluff City TN, passed away on March 1, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee. In addition to his wife Susan, William was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Ann Mozes Soltes. His survivors include, his daughter Rhegan Mink & husband Tyler of Knoxville, TN and grandson Houston; Son Hunter Soltes & wife Sarah Kelsey of Nashville, TN. Sisters Christina Soltes of Coconut Creek, FL, Dolores Soltes of Beaver Falls, Patricia Soltes of Monroeville, PA and Rita Guy of Rochester, PA. A celebration of life was held on Friday, March…

Mary Anne (Matteson) Meeker, age 78 of Ellwood City, PA and formerly of Walton, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2022. Mary was born May 4, 1943 in Syracuse, NY to the late Dr. Reginald Grant and Helen Marie (Paddock) Matteson. She was a member of Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, having joined the denomination as a teenager in Syracuse. A graduate of Central High School class of 1961, she then earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. She taught school in Iowa, Indiana, and New York,…

Eugene Gaul, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Butler Health System. Born on July 11, 1936 in Ellwood City, Gene was the son of the late Ignatz and Mary Kish Gaul. He married the former Karolina Platzer on January 29, 1957. Gene retired as an insurance agent for Prudential. A member of the Ellport Presbyterian Church, he was also an active member and past president of the Ellwood City Lions Club. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of the Hungarian Club. Gene enjoyed hunting, he also enjoyed traveling and…

Kelly Gavrile, 64, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Brighton Township. Born in New Brighton, PA on January 28, 1958, Kelly was the daughter of the late William Jesseman and Carol Kirkham Cutich. She married John Robert Gavrile on September 16, 1979 and he preceded her in death on January 31, 2018. Kelly worked at the former Salvation Army Retail Store in Beaver Falls. A member of New Brighton Free Methodist Church, Kelly enjoyed walking, especially at Moraine State Park and the old Hereford Manor Lake. She enjoyed taking shopping trips…

Mary L. Kalcevic, 101, of Ellport, passed away at Allegheny Health System, Wexford, on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born in Beadling, Allegheny County on April 14, 1920, Mary was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marguerite Leymarie.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Kalcevic.  He passed away on March 30, 1990. Mary worked a US Steel during World War II and later worked at Montgomery Wards in Ellwood City.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and worked in the school cafeteria.  Mary was a member of the Christian Mothers and enjoyed working in the kitchen…

Sharon M. Lewis, 65, of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on June 21, 1956, Sharon was the daughter of the late Floyd and Erma Twentier Wolfe.  She married Paul Lewis on May 1, 2005.  Sharon retired from McGuire Home, where she worked as a caregiver.  She loved the water, loved swimming and fishing, but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren. Sharon is survived by her husband, Paul, of Ellport, her son, Todd C. Wolfe of Ellwood City, daughter and son-in-law, Marissa S. and Justin Bryden of Ellwood…