Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Christine Cosgrove Trivilino,57, of Wampum, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2022, surrounded by loving family members after a long battle with cancer. Chris was born on December 12, 1964 in Ellwood City, PA to the late Donald K. and Wilma J. (McCullough) Cosgrove. Chris was a dedicated employee of Heritage Valley Health System since 1991.  She enjoyed her work and the many friendships she had with her co-workers.  She was very grateful for the folks who mentored her over the years and had a sincere respect for the work the BBO and MSO…

Erik Anderson, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2022. Born on April 23, 1972 in Phoenix, Erik was the son of Helmer T. Anderson of Iola, Wisconsin and the late Barbara Dici Anderson. Erik grew up in Miami, where he graduated from Palmetto High School and attended Miami-Dade Community College. He loved playing baseball and football, but his biggest passions in life were his love of music and his close friends. His most ambitious career was as a captain and co-owner of a commercial fishing boat with a childhood friend. Erik loved the open sea and…

Ralph “Butch” DiCerbo, 92, of Ellwood City passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice in Brighton Township on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Baia e Latina, Italy on January 31, 1930, Ralph was the son of the late Antonio and Agnes Italiano DiCerbo.  He is survived by his wife, the former Myrna Johnson whom he married on December 21, 1996.  Ralph was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  A 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School, Ralph was a member of Ellwood SOI Lodge #608.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Ralph received his Bachelor Degree…

Mike Yuricha, 90, of Ellport passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Born in Koppel on November 5, 1931, Mike was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Bon Yuricha.  He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Cesarini.  They were married on July 12, 1952.  Mike was retired from the Ellwood Works of U.S. Steel and was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and SNPJ.  A handyman, Mike enjoyed working on cars or any of his childrens’ projects.  He liked to take care of his yard and his garden…

Loren F. “Sonny” Bubb, 85, of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Rochester Manor. Born in Ellwood City on February 3, 1937, Sonny was the son of the late Francis Elmer and Verna Belle Kiesling Bubb. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn “Ramona” Ritter whom he married on June 8, 1957. Sonny was employed as a crane operator at Hydrol in Rochester and after they closed, he worked for Herr Voss in Callery, PA. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Sonny enjoyed woodworking and in his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting, but…

Carol A. Parker, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away at the Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Born in Beaver Falls on July 3, 1937, Carol was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Buckenhiemer Behringer.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Parker on July 24, 2020.  They were married on August 22, 1970.  Carol was a Registered Nurse at the Ellwood City Hospital.  She was also a nursing supervisor at the Passavant Health Care Center in Zelienople and the Providence Health Care Center in Beaver Falls.  Carol taught nursing…

Sherri L. Wiley, 68, of Fombell, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on May 22, 1954, Sherri was the daughter of the late Charles and Augusta Mohr Hogue.  Sherri is survived by her husband, Charles A. Wiley, Jr. whom she married on October 20, 1990.  She had worked at Blair Nursing Home several years ago. Besides her husband Charles, Sherri is survived by her children, Chrystal Kennard of New Castle and Mark Kennard and Tammie Williams of Edinburg, 2 granddaughters, Isabella Kennard and Heavenly Kennard and her brother, Leroy Hogue of…

Ronald A. Bunnell, 69, of Shenango Township, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Castle on August 14, 1952, Ronald was the son of the late George and Mary Jacobs Bunnell. Ronald was a graduate of New Castle High School and a Veteran of the US Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from S.S.D. Distribution, where he worked as a delivery driver. Ronald was a Pirates and Steelers fan and he enjoyed the outdoors. Ronald also loved his cats. Ronald is survived by his son, Michael A. Bunnell of Ellwood City, his…

Randy Lee Burns, age 68, beloved husband, father, and pappy, departed planet earth on June 1, 2022 after a brief illness, to be reunited in heaven with his Father and brothers. Randy was born on November 22, 1953 to the late Kenneth Burns Sr. and Helen McKinney Burns who survives. He graduated in the top 10 of his class from Lincoln High School in 1971, attended Penn State University, and graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in mathematics. He worked for many years in information technology for Mercy Health in Boardman, OH and had recently retired. He loved to hunt, visit his…

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 1:30 PM at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport to celebrate the lives of Frederick and Leslie McAnallen.  Family and friends are welcome to attend. The McAnallens passed away within ten days of each other at the end of 2021.  Their complete obituaries can be found on the funeral home website.