Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Joseph Colavecchia, 83, of Ellwood City, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born on February 5, 1938 in the Village of Limosano, in the Province of Campobasso in the southern Italian region Molise he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine Giancola Colavecchia. He married the former beautiful Susan Razzano on June 29, 1963 and they shared fifty-five years together until she preceded him in death on May 1, 2019. Joseph retired from B&W in Beaver Falls where he worked in the cold draw. A member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the…

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…

Justin N. Park, 21 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Youngstown, OH from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in New Castle, PA on September 16, 1999, Justin was the son of Matthew J. and Nicole R. Mazzanti Park of Ellwood City.  Justin was attending welding classes at the New Castle School of Trade.  He was a 2018 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Justin was a very loving and sweet boy.  He enjoyed working on cars with his friends, going for rides, listening to music, playing Xbox, welding, fishing…

Ronald A. Adams, 79, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 22, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Selmar and Chloe Wood Adams.  Ron owned and operated the Zelie Kountry Kitchen for several years until his retirement in 1991 at which time he sold the restaurant to his son, Kevin.  A Veteran of the US Army, Ron enjoyed woodworking and watching sports and Clint Eastwood movies. Ron is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Charlene Adams of Franklin Township,…

Joyce Thompson Herron, 77, passed away in her residence, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in New Brighton on May 17, 1943, Joyce was the daughter of the late William and Jean Tinsmen Thompson.  Her husband of 53 years, Clifford L. Herron, preceded her in death just two short weeks ago on March 1, 2021.  Joyce was a member of Concord United Methodist Church.  She and Cliff enjoyed traveling together and camping all over the country.  Joyce really enjoyed gardening, especially making sure all the weeds were picked.  When Joyce retired as…

Ronald Prokovich, 80, of Ewing Park passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on January 12, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Harry and Ann Foider Prokovich. Ron was an active member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church and the Ellwood City Lions Club.  He served for many years on the Easter Egg Hunt Committee and on the Mayor’s Advisory Board.  Ron was a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1959 and a graduate of Youngstown State University. Ron is survived by his 2 sons, Jeffrey Prokovich and…

Evelyn V. Lauten, 87 of Fombell passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington. Born in McKeesport, PA on October 6, 1933, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Martha Harrison Dawson.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Lauten on September 28, 2020.  They were married on March 23, 1956.  Evelyn along with her husband owned and operated Lauten’s Dairy Farm in Fombell.  She also worked for the Postal Service. Evelyn is survived by her 4 children, Diane Durnell of Evans City, Burt (Janet) Lauten, Sr….

Clifford L. “Cliff” Herron, 74, of North Sewickley Township, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver on Monday, March 1, 2021. Born in New Brighton on October 5, 1946, Cliff was the son of the late Clifford W. and Margaret Bonomo Herron.  He married the former Joyce Thompson on October 21, 1967.  Cliff was a 1964 graduate of Riverside High School and Slippery Rock University.  He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 420 and retired from Ceraini Construction.  Cliff was also a member of Concord United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling out west and camping…

Robert A. “Bobby J” Jeffries, 56, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on January 13, 1965 in Beaver Falls, Robert was the son of the late Richard and June Emes Jeffries.  A 1984 graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Robert was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator for over 25 years for Kerry Coal in Wampum and most recently as a crane operator at IPSCO in Koppel. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert A. Jeffries of New Castle, Mathew P. (Sofia) Tatasco…

Jeff Shablesky, 72, formerly of Ellport, passed away in his residence peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Arrangements were entrusted to the JOSEPH A. TOMON JR. FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport.