Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Marian Ruth Baker, 88, of Franklin Township passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born in Durham, North Carolina on November 21, 1933, Marian was the daughter of the late, Earl Russell and Lilly Mae Collier Brown.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Baker on May 2, 1999.  They were married on June 7, 1952.  Marian had retired in 2006 after working 18 years as an aide at the Passavant Health Care Center in Zelienople.  Marian was dedicated to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her life revolved…

Brandon Cooper, age 36, the beloved son of Greg and Marcy Cooper of Fombell, PA and Linda and Bill Angel of New Castle, PA passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Proceeding him in death are his grandparents Bill and Sarah Jane Brown and step-sister Amber Lucas. Brandon leaves behind his grandparents, Wayne and Shirley Cooper; brother and sister-in-law, Justin and Abbey Cooper; step-brother and step sister-in-law, Donny and Liz Hardisky and niece, Hailey Hardisky, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Throughout his life, Brandon was an avid farm toy collector, often…

Doris Mae Woloszyn, 85, of Chewton passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Quality Life of New Castle. Born on April 18, 1937 in Wayne Township, Doris was the daughter of the late Samuel and Jessie Keith Wallace.  Doris was preceded in death by the love of her life, Andrew J. Woloszyn on December 23, 2011.  They were married on October 6, 1956. Whether it was cutting the grass or gardening, Doris enjoyed the outdoors.  She also enjoyed doing puzzles and ceramics, but mostly the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren gave her the most pleasure….

We mourn the loss of Domenic (Dom) A. Viccari, who enriched our lives with his love, dedication and service to the community that shall endure for generations to come.  It is said that the good steward is the one who receives God’s gifts with gratitude, cultivates them responsibly, shares them, and then returns them with an increase to the Lord.  Dom treated all of life as the consummate gardener that he was.  He planted seeds in both people and projects, tended and nurtured them along the way until they produced an abundance of fruits to be shared by many. Domenic…

Paul R. Rader, 80, of Harmony, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born in New Brighton on August 5, 1941, Paul was the son of the late John Russell and Mary Elizabeth (Aiken) Rader.  Paul is survived by his wife, the former Karen Downing whom he married on October 22, 1960.  He was a member of St. Peter’s Reformed Church.  Along with his sons, Paul owned and operated JJ Kennedy, Inc. in Zelienople.  Paul and his wife spent their winters in Melbourne Beach, Florida.  He enjoyed collecting classic cars and tractors but mostly Paul enjoyed…

Wayne J. Bowser, 72, of Koppel, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Kittanning, PA on October 1, 1949, Wayne was the son of Margaret McAfoose Bowser of Koppel and the late Wayne H. Bowser.  Wayne was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking and camping.  Wayne was a school bus driver for Valley Lines, a job he enjoyed immensely. In addition to his mother, Wayne is survived by his two children, Wayne (Gail) Bowser of Coudersport, PA and Paula (Chris) Kalmar of Leechburg, PA, five grandchildren; Clay Kalmar, Colt Kalmar, Trent Bowser,…

Priscilla “Pat” Tomon, 83, of Wayne Township, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 18, 2022. Born in Bessemer on January 16, 1939, Pat was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Kogut Snezic. She married John M. Tomon on October 10, 1959 and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2017. Pat retired from First Commonwealth Bank where she worked as a teller. A member of St. Mary Church, Holy Spirit Parish, Pat was also a member of Silver Sneakers and SNPJ. She and John loved to travel all over the country and most of all,…

William “Bill” Edward Soltes, 68, of Bluff City TN, passed away on March 1, 2022 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee. In addition to his wife Susan, William was preceded in death by his parents Francis and Ann Mozes Soltes. His survivors include, his daughter Rhegan Mink & husband Tyler of Knoxville, TN and grandson Houston; Son Hunter Soltes & wife Sarah Kelsey of Nashville, TN. Sisters Christina Soltes of Coconut Creek, FL, Dolores Soltes of Beaver Falls, Patricia Soltes of Monroeville, PA and Rita Guy of Rochester, PA. A celebration of life was held on Friday, March…

Mary Anne (Matteson) Meeker, age 78 of Ellwood City, PA and formerly of Walton, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2022. Mary was born May 4, 1943 in Syracuse, NY to the late Dr. Reginald Grant and Helen Marie (Paddock) Matteson. She was a member of Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, having joined the denomination as a teenager in Syracuse. A graduate of Central High School class of 1961, she then earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. She taught school in Iowa, Indiana, and New York,…

Eugene Gaul, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Butler Health System. Born on July 11, 1936 in Ellwood City, Gene was the son of the late Ignatz and Mary Kish Gaul. He married the former Karolina Platzer on January 29, 1957. Gene retired as an insurance agent for Prudential. A member of the Ellport Presbyterian Church, he was also an active member and past president of the Ellwood City Lions Club. He was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of the Hungarian Club. Gene enjoyed hunting, he also enjoyed traveling and…