Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

In loving memory of Joyce Ierace, who passed away on April 13, 2021. Joyce Fosnaught Ierace was born on May 12, 1936, in Ellwood City, PA. She married Eugene Ierace in 1956. They had four children: Kathy, Tom, Betty Jo, and Dan. They moved to Weirton, WV, in 1967 and lived there for many years. They moved to Laurinburg, NC, in 1979 and eventually moved back to Ellwood. In 2015, Joyce and Gene moved to Whispering Oaks Independent Living in Hermitage, PA. They were lovingly cared for by the staff there, including Quaryah Garner. Over the years Joyce worked as…

Hildegard “Hilda” M. Falen, 70, of Ellwood City, passed away at UPMC Jameson on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on March 19, 1951, Hilda was the daughter of the late Charles and Georgina Keissling Wahl.  She retired from the Seneca Valley School District in 2004 where she had worked in the cafeteria and later as a custodian.  Hilda enjoyed time with her family, especially game nights where she would usually win at Skip-Bo. She is survived by her children, Jennifer Prinkey of Ellwood City and Bobby Falen of Harmony, four granddaughters: Aytymn and her husband, Mark, Angellica, Erika…

 Linda “Lory” Miller, 71 of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in San Antonio, Texas on November 23, 1949, Lory was the daughter of Ernest Y’Barbo of San Antonio and the late Diana Garza Tschappatt.  Lory worked as an apartment manager in San Antonio before moving to Ellwood City.  She was a Pink Lady Volunteer at the former Ellwood City Hospital. Besides her father, Lory is survived by her daughter, Michele (Sean) Rush-Steighner of Ellwood City, 2 grandchildren, Joey and Sara Rush, a sister, Donna (John) Lee of Houston, TX, a brother,…

Darlene B. Tillia, 88, of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Monday, July 12, 2021. Born in Molitor, Wisconsin on July 10, 1933, Darlene was the daughter of the late William and Minnie Zimkie Parkhill.  Her husband, Everett Tillia predeceased her in 1991.  They had met in Wisconsin while Darlene was working for Wisconsin Bell Telephone and when Everett heard her voice on the line, he knew he had to meet her.  Darlene was a Jehovah’s Witness and she enjoyed walking and reading. She is survived by her children; Duncan (Frances)Tillia of Riverside, CA, David Tillia of Osceola,…

Darlene Joy Miller, 61 of Wayne Township passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Emergency Room of the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Born in Pittsburgh on September 20, 1959, Darlene was the daughter of the late Donald and Marion Crehan Jabaut.  She is survived by her husband, Arthur A. Miller whom she married on July 30, 1988. Darlene was a member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing and working on puzzles but her favorite times where spent with her family, especially her 8 grandchildren. Besides her husband and grandchildren, Darlene is survived by her children,…

Merle Redmond, 70, of Wampum, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on May 4, 1951, Merle was the son of the late Ralph and Sarah Hudspath Redmond.  He married the former Karin Cooper on July 18, 2008.  Merle could always be seen driving around Ellwood City and neighboring towns, collecting scrap metal.  He loved watching old westerns, wrestling and going to flea markets. Merle is survived by his wife, Karin Redmond, two daughters, Loretta Redmond and Norma Redmond, a step-daughter, Jamie (Gerald) Anthony, his two sisters, Ann Kruger of Ellport and Susan…

Joyce E. Bucci, 83, of Ellport, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside. Born in Ellwood City on January 3, 1938, Joyce was the daughter of the late Edward and Ada McCoy Boots, Sr.  Joyce was a very active member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City.  She worked at Fotia Brothers and later retired as a bus driver for First Student, where she drove for the Riverside School District.  Joyce had volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels. Joyce is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Dawn Heitger of Tempe, AZ…

David L. Jones, 51 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at The Grove in New Castle. Born in Ellwood City on April 9, 1970, David was the son of Devona French of Ellwood City and late David E. Jones who passed away October 2010.  David had worked for Alsy, Adams Manufacturing and E.B. Peffer.  He was a 1989 graduate of Lawrence Co. VoTech.  David enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Besides his mother, David is survived by his 3 children, Jasmine Jones of Kane, PA, Amber Perrine and Kabie Jones, both of Ellwood City, 7 grandchildren,…

Dorothy F. Crowley, 96, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday June 14, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Brighton Township. Born in Zelienople on January 2, 1925, Dorothy was the daughter of the late August and Virginia Langhans Fleckenstein.  She married John D. Crowley on May 15, 1954 and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1981.  Dorothy was a 1943 graduate of Zelienople High School.  A member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Dorothy was a charter member of St. Agatha Christian Mothers and a Eucharistic minister.  She was a member of the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary, and a…