Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Earl Pishioneri, 95, passed away on January 15, 2021, in Green Valley, Arizona.  He was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on October 31, 1925 to Joseph and Felicia (Dattilo) Pishioneri.  He served as a Seaman First Class aboard the USS Chew (Pearl Harbor) during WW II.  He joined the Air Force in 1950 where he served in the Strategic Air Command as an air refueling operator at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson, Wurtsmith AFB in Michigan, and Castle AFB in California.  He retired in 1968 as a Master Sergeant and returned to college where he earned an AA in Humanities…

Sara L. Campbell, 86, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on December 9, 1934, Sara was the daughter of the late Alex and Katurah Wineman McLaughlin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Campbell on December 23, 2017. Sara enjoyed gardening, cooking and walking but mostly the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sara is survived by her 2 sons, Dave Campbell of North Sewickley Twp. and Dan (Lori) Campbell of Franklin Twp., 8 grandchildren, Mike, John and Todd Campbell, Kristen Ford, Renee…

Kandace L. Fountain, 61, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in Ellwood City on November 21, 1959, Kandace was the daughter of William and Phyllis Richt Bubb of Perry Township.  She is also survived by her husband, J.D. Fountain.  They were married on May 30, 1981.  Kandace had worked in the office of Dr. Mary Ann DiBiagio and later at the Ellwood City Hospital. Besides her parents and husband, Kandace is survived by her 2 sons, Robert and Joshua Fountain of Ellwood City, a sister, Judy (Donald) Smith, 2 brothers, William and…

Everett Wimer, 73, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on December 7, 1947, Everett was the son of the late Charles and Bernice Wilson Wimer.  He married the former Nancy Wolfe on October 26, 1995.  Everett retired from Clem’s Trailer Sales in Franklin Township where he worked as a mechanic.  He and his wife Nancy bred, raised and showed long haired dachshunds and they were the proud owners of four champions.  Everett enjoyed watching drag racing and he raced when he was younger. Everett is survived by his wife,…

Paul G. Dici, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the Butler Health System. Born in Ellwood City on May 3, 1931, Paul was the son of the late Peter and Anna Spehar Dici.  He married the former Patricia Bradcovich on February 3, 1996 and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2020.  Paul was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Geneva College and Buffalo University.  Paul was a teacher and he retired from the Midwestern Intermediate Unit.  He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Ellwood City Historical Society.  A Veteran…

Christopher B. Yahn, 67, of Northview Estates in Elwood City, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Ellwood City on August 15, 1953, to the late Franklin and Cleo Caldwell Yahn. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971 and Westminster College in 1975. He also studied at Penn State, Beaver Campus, Community College of Beaver County, and Slipper Rock University. He was employed at the Ellwood City Area School District for 42 years, most recently in the business office as the accounts receivable clerk. For 10 years…

Bailey Dwyer, 19, of North Sewickley Township, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore. Born in Ellwood City on July 3, 2001 Bailey was the daughter of Chad and Becky Follett Dwyer.  A 2019 graduate of Riverside High School, Bailey played softball for the Lady Panthers and cheered for 13 years.  She was a student-journalist for EllwoodCity.org and also enjoyed theater.  Bailey was currently a sophomore at Kent State University, majoring in journalism with a minor in multi-media. She loved the arts, especially music and writing.  She also loved attending concerts and took each of her brothers to…

Carmella “Carmie” Colatruglio Bettoni, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, 91, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Carriage Manor. Born in New Castle, PA on February 13, 1929, Carmella was the daughter of the late Antonio and Dina Martini Colatruglio. She married Arthur P. Bettoni on August 1, 1966 and he preceded her in death on May 17, 1993. Carmella formerly worked at Shenango Pottery and she was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City. When she was able, she enjoyed playing golf, bowling, playing volleyball and playing cards with friends. Carmella is…

James M. “Jim” Braunbeck, 74, of Fombell, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Grove in Harmony. Born in Williamsport, PA on December 26, 1946, Jim was the son of the late George and Marcella Snopek Braunbeck.  Jim was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School.  He married the former Peggy McDonald on October 14, 1967 and six months later, he enlisted in the US Army and served during the Vietnam War.  Jim retired from Billco in Zelienople where he worked as a machinist.  A former member of the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department, Jim served as Fire…

Timothy John Kinard, 62 of Slippery Rock Township passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence following a courageous 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. Born in York, PA on August 18, 1958, Tim was the son of Maryanne Nonemaker Kinard of Florida and the late Paul Kinard.  Tim was a heavy equipment operator at Medusa for 33 years and retired from Team Fischel in 2017.  He was a 1977 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Tim enjoyed family camping and bonfires, but his greatest pleasure was fishing with his kids and grandkids. Besides his mother, Tim is survived by…