Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

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…

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…