Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Susan M. Cox, 64, of Ellwood City passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in New Castle on June 13, 1960, Susan was the daughter of the late David and Eileen McCormick Durbin. She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Cox, whom she married on September 2, 1978. Susan had worked at the former Pennsylvania Turnpike Plaza in Cranberry Township. She enjoyed cooking and knitting but mostly enjoyed her time with her grandchildren. Besides her husband, Susan is survived by her 2 children, Charles R. Cox, Jr. of Ellwood City and Sharon and Justin…

Joan Adele Birkins (nee Nelson), 93, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31st 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Joan was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth (Hansel) Nelson. Joan was born in New York, NY on August 7th, 1930.  She married the love of her life, the late Ransom Parker Birkins, on September 4th, 1948. A stay-at-home mother until all her children were in school, Joan found a fulfilling career as the Director of Administration for Home Equity in Wilton, Connecticut. Once retired, Joan moved to Ellwood City after her daughter Dawn…

Jim Morton of Ellwood City passed away on July 23, 2024 after a two month battle with Glioblastoma. He was peacefully surrounded and wrapped in love by his family. Jim is now playing in the clouds with his very-beloved bulldog Ella Mae. Jim was born in Corry, PA on October 13, 1953 to the late Mary Morton and Fredrick Silvis. Jim’s youngest years were spent moving around frequently. At the age of 13, Jim moved to Camp Allegheny to be raised by his Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Bill, who was working as the camp’s caretaker at the time. It was…

William J. Myers, 69, of Ellport passed away at his residence, surrounded by his wife and family, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born in Beaver Falls on March 19, 1955, William was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Zduniak Myers.  He is survived by his wife, the former Deanna Dallies whom he married on March 17, 2011.  William had worked as a bartender for over 30 years, mostly at the West End Café and had also worked at Calgon and Jets.  In his younger days, William enjoyed playing pool.  He also enjoyed following all sports. Besides his wife,…

Joseph “Butch” P. Sheeler, 82 of Ellport passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Butler VA Medical Center. Born in Ellwood City on August 1, 1941, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph H. and Anna Kiddon Sheeler.  Joseph was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and a former caretaker of Holy Redeemer Cemetery.  He was a Navy veteran and a member of the former VFW Post in Ellwood City.  Joseph had also worked at the Butler Auto Auction and cut grass for many of his neighbors and friends. Joseph is survived by a…

David Gregg Metheny, age 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away July 5, 2024. Gregg was born April 10, 1946 to the late David B. and Edith (Baker) Metheny. A lifelong resident of Beaver County, he was a 1964 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and attended Western State College, Gunnison, CO on a basketball scholarship. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force (1966-1970) and served in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict. His career included years at the West Mayfield Foundry and the American Red Cross, and his hobbies included golfing, knife making, fishing, and hunting. In addition…

David Kineston, 70, of Shenango Township, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. David was born in Carlton, Mercer County on January 16, 1954.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Rosemarie Jones on November 3, 2020.  They were married on July 26, 1975.  David  was a self-employed auctioneer.  He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.  David enjoyed his vacations but mostly enjoyed the time he had to spend with his grandchildren. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Tina Kineston of Shenango Township, five grandchildren, Dillon, Madison, Hemi,…

Richard Strohecker, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on October 3, 1945, Richard was the son of the late Clark and Irvina Wright Strohecker. Richard owned and operated Strohecker Sealcoating and Paving. He previously worked at B&W Steel and also drove truck. Richard is survived by his wife, the former Marylu Harper, who he married on July 1, 1995. He passed away one day shy of their 29th anniversary. He is also survived by his children, Laura “Laurie” (Joe) Laurain of New Wilmington and Richard “Rick” Strohecker, Jr….

Tad Biddle Myers passed away on June 13, 2024, in his apartment, with his beloved black cat, Lucy, by his side. Tad was born on October 30, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio. His parents were Joseph and Virginia Myers. His precious Daddy, Roger B. Goodwin, passed away when Tad was a little boy. Tad worked at the Steubenville Hospital for many years, where his grandfather, Victor Biddle, was a doctor. In 2006 he moved to his apartment at New Haven Court at Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, PA. His greatest joy was walking through town, eating at various restaurants, and shopping…

Virginia A. Dufford, 90, of Wayne Township, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 3, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on September 14, 1933, Virginia was the daughter of the late Levi and Adaline L. Kirker Rape.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence V. Dufford on November 4, 2015.  They were married on December 14, 1953.  Virginia had worked at Leeds & Northrup and was a member of the former Knox Presbyterian Church.  Virginia enjoyed playing bingo and her scratch-off tickets.  She also enjoyed quilting, but mostly enjoyed the time she spent with her family. Surviving…