Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Earl M. Allison, 98 years young, of Riverview, Ellwood City, PA, peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family and loved ones, on the morning of Monday, October 20, 2025. Earl was preceded in death by both of his parents and siblings, Harvey and Caroline Allison, of Castlewood, PA, his Brother Paul Allison and sister Evelyn Partington (Toby), and his beloved daughter, Cheryl Ann Hall (Jerry) of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is survived by his loving and devoted son, Earl “David” Allison (Kathleen) of Ellwood City, PA, his adoring grandchildren Eric C. Hall (Caroline), Alecia Ann Allison,…

Elvie “Jeannette” Witherow, 98, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford. Born in Ellwood City on October 15, 1927, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elvie Richardson Garmon. She married Raymond C. Witherow on July 4, 1947 and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2021. A 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School, Jeannette worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone. She was an active member of the First Church of God of Ellwood City and later also attended Lillyville Church of God. Jenannette enjoyed reading her…

Roger D. Baney, 78, of Wayne Township, went home to meet his Lord and Savior on October 16, 2025, following complications from surgery. Born in Ellwood City on December 14, 1946, Roger was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Mary Matheny Baney.  He married the former Sharon “Shari” Snider on May 17, 1969.  Roger was a 1964 graduate of Riverside High School and a Veteran of the US Army.  He was a retired supervisor for Liberty Mutual and currently served as the Deputy Tax Collector for Wayne Township.  Roger was a member of the New Life Baptist Church…

Marylinda Rock, 71, of Koppel, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born in Ellwood City on April 11, 1954, Marylinda was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Agnes Sullivan Morello.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rock, Jr. on March 4, 2012.  Marylinda retired from Friendship Ridge Nursing Center after many years as a nurse’s aide.  She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.  Marylinda enjoyed family get-togethers, reading, movies and games. Marylinda is survived by her two sisters, Lenal Morello of Ellwood City and Betty Ann and Gary Potensky of…

David Stephenson, 72, of Ellport, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 1, 2025. Born in Ellwood City on October 29, 1952, David was son of the late Leonard and Clara Pica Stephenson.  He married the former Harriet Zeigler on August 21, 1970.  Dave retired from Joy Mining Machinery in Franklin, PA where he worked as a welder.  A member of both the Ellwood Wampum Rod and Gun Club and the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club, David enjoyed hunting, fishing and turkey shoots.  When his daughters were growing up, he coached softball for many years- and never missed a single…

Eugene A. “Geno” Ioanilli, 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on March 11, 1939, Geno was the son of the late David and Lena Luongo Ioanilli. Geno married the former Kathryn Perry on August 18, 1962. Geno worked as a crane operator at B&W and later retired from EQS. He also spent many years as a Maytag repairman in Ellwood City. Geno was a member of Divine Grace Parish. He enjoyed making wine and Italian meats and cheeses. Geno spent many happy years camping and boating with…

John Nicholas Perry, Sr., of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, affably known as “Pappy,” passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025-the day of his 64th wedding anniversary-at home in the presence of his loving family. He was 86. John was born in Ellwood City on March 2, 1939. He was the descendent of Italian immigrants and the son of Nicholas Nazarene Perry, a steel worker, and Josephine Perry (nee Beatrice), a nurse. A multisport athlete, John graduated in 1956 from Lincoln High School, where he was an All-State Catcher—- and earned a baseball scholarship to Clemson University. At Clemson, under the watchful…

Raymond D. Young, 70, of Wurtemburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on December 7, 1954, Ray was the son of the late Russell and Ruth Linzey Young. He married the former Amy Lose in 1985. Ray worked at the Ellwood City Forge for over twenty years. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and fishing and watching racing. Ray is survived by his wife, Amy, his son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Raechell Young of Ellwood City, his two daughters, Keri Lynn Mengel of Wurtemburg and Dawnette Bober of Ellwood City, a…

Dr. Lawrence W. Costa, Jr., 75, of Ellwood City passed away at Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born in Ellwood City on July 17, 1950, Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence W. and Sarah Casuccio Costa.  He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Voll whom he married on April 25, 1987.  Lawrence had retired from his private practice as an internist in Sewanee, Tennessee in 2011.  He was a member of the Ellwood SOI Lodge 608 and an avid fisherman. Besides his wife, Nancy, Lawrence is survived by his…

Vincent E. Krupa, 36, of Koppel, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his residence. Born on July 28, 1989 in Beaver, Vince was the son of Edward D. Krupa, Jr. of Koppel and Lori Italeso Krupa of Greenville, PA. He formerly worked at Fresenius Kabi in Cranberry Township as a technician. Vincent was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, he loved the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. He was also a Notre Dame fan. Vince was a member of the IMBS Club in Koppel and he enjoyed going to concerts, spending time with his friends and playing board games, which…