Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Patricia “Patty” James, 77, of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Monday, August 16, 2021. Born in Conway, PA on May 20, 1944, Patty was the daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine Crapis Ecimovic.  Patty was a florist, working at Jean’s Flower Shop on Fourth Street until it closed and later at Heart’s Desire on Lawrence Avenue.  She enjoyed taking trips to the casino and watching HGTV, especially episodes of Property Brothers.  Most of all, Patty loved the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Patty is survived by her children; Sherry Weber of Rodgers, OH,…

Wilbert S. Cover, Jr., 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the Grove at New Castle. Born on May 25, 1935 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Wilbert was the son of the late Wilbert and Helen Adams Cover.  He retired from Townsend where he worked as a wire drawer.  Wilbert was a Veteran of the Unites State Marine Corps.  He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Wilbert is survived by his son, Wilbert S. Cover, III of West Middlesex, his daughter, Sharon Cover of Ellwood City, four grandchildren:  Brett Cover, Crystal Soisson, Eric Bracken and Luke Cover, two…

Carol A. “Flicka” Colaberardino, 80, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Heritage Valley Beaver after a 10 year battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Ellwood City on December 18, 1940, Flicka was the daughter of the late Frank “Grundy” and Stella DeVinney Volpe.  She married Thomas “Dino” Colaberardino on November 20, 1965.  Flicka retired from Calgon in 1995 where she worked as a traffic supervisor.  A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Flicka enjoyed gardening. Flicka is survived by her husband, Tom “Dino” Colaberardino, her son, Tom (Jackie) Colaberardino, Jr. of Cleveland, OH, a grandson, Ben…

Raymond C. Witherow, 94 of Northview Estates passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence. Born in Ellwood City on August 16, 1926, Raymond was the son of the late Clair and Lillian Cotherman Witherow.  He is survived by his wife, Elvie “Jeannette” Garmon whom he married on July 4, 1947.  Raymond was a WWII Air Force Veteran.  He retired from Billco Manufacturing, Inc. in Zelienople where he was a buyer.  Raymond attended Lillyville Church of God.  He enjoyed acrylic painting and was a member and past master of the Ellwood City Masonic Lodge and a member of…

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,…