Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Harold “Pete” Shipe, 88, of Ellwood City, formerly of Valencia, passed away in his residence on Monday, December 14, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Munhall, PA on August 17, 1932, Pete was the son of the late Albert and Jennie Ahlberg Shipe.  He married the former Carol Coleman on May 2, 1959.  Pete retired from Midland Title Insurance, where he worked as a title examiner.  A Veteran of the US Army, Pete served during the Korean War and later in the US Army Reserves.  He was a member the Mars VFW Post 7505.  Pete enjoyed hunting and he…

Peter “Pete” Christophe, Jr., 60, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in the emergency room at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on November 4, 1960, Pete was the son of the late Peter and Margaret Palmer Christophe. Pete married the former Barbara Sommers on September 20, 1986 and together with their children, they owned and operated 4 Ways in Shenango Township. Pete enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding dirt bikes and side-by-sides and he always enjoyed a good bonfire- the bigger, the better. In addition to his wife, Barbara, Pete is survived…

Mary “Teidie” Elizabeth Dolter, 95, of Ellport passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. Born on February 3, 1925, Mary was the daughter of the late Paul & Emma Fleckenstein Thiebaud.  Mary graduated from Zelienople High School in 1943 and she worked at US Steel where she met her husband of 40 years, Walter Glenn Dolter.  Glenn preceded her in death on September 18, 1994.  A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Mary also belonged to the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club for several years.  Mary also worked as a receptionist at Dolter Chiropractic.  She…

Joseph William McLaughlin, 41 of Ellwood City passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on Friday, November 27, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on May 12, 1979, Joseph was the son of Charles Joseph (Kathy) McLaughlin of Orange, CA and Joy B. Dwyer Nye (Fiance Michael Richard) New Castle.  Joseph was a chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of Pittsburgh and Riverside High School. Besides his parents, Joseph is survived by his sister, Sarah (Marlin Salazar) Nye of Anaheim, CA, his brothers, Charles McLaughlin of Johnstown, PA and Michael (Brittany Wright) Nye of Johnson City, TN, his step-brother, Benjamin Nye…

William D. Timpano, 81 of Wayne Township, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 2:36 AM. Born in Ellwood City on June 4, 1939, Bill was the son of the late James and Thelma Foreman Timpano.  Bill is survived by his wife, the former Glenna Young, whom he married on August 11, 1967.  An auto mechanic, Bill owned and operated The Timpano Dodge Agency in Ellwood City and later Energy Auto Sales.  An avid outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed hunting and camping.  He also enjoyed flea-marketing. Besides his wife Glenna, Bill is survived by his 3 children, Donald…

Joseph V. Greco, Jr., 88, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. Born in Ellwood City on June 15, 1932, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Angeline Colao Greco.  He married the former Dolores Turner on August 8, 1959 and they enjoyed 59 years together until she preceded him in death on February 26, 2019.  Joseph was a 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He retired from the Ellwood City Area School District where he worked for 10 years as a janitor at Perry Elementary School and then…

Margaret M. Thompson, 91, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at Quality Life Services of Grove City on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on March 30, 1929, Margaret was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Stevenish Moskal.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Thompson, Jr. on July 26, 2004.  They were married on June 26, 1948.  Margaret worked at Edleman’s Shoe Store in Ellwood City and was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Surviving are her grandchildren, Michael Thompson of Harmony, PA, Rachel (Don) Taylor of Holly Spring, NC and Andrew…

Rosemarie Kineston, 63 of Shenango Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in the ER of UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born on February 26, 1957, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late George Russell and Gloria M. Catale Jones.  She is survived by her husband, David Kineston whom she married on July 26, 1975.  Rosemarie was a self-employed auctioneer.  She conducted the monthly auctions at the Wayne Township Fire Hall.  Rosemarie was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  She enjoyed traveling and visiting casinos but her favorite activity was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to…

Theresa S. (Koziar) MacMurdo, 59, passed away after a long illness at her home in Farmingdale, NJ, on October 23, 2020. Theresa was born at Fort Dix, NJ on November 23, 1960, to the late John and Vittoria (Canziani) Koziar of Ellwood City. She is survived by her siblings, Joanne Monroe of Farmingdale, NJ; Elaine Koziar-Jordan (Craig) of Tierra Verde, FL; Karen Craig (Ed) of Fort Mill, SC; John Koziar of Center Township, PA, and her nieces and nephew, Erica Jordan LeDeau (Phil), Leigh Ann “Rose” Craig, and Elijah Koziar. In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death…

Cecil Eugene Roof Sr., 65 of Ellwood City, went to be with the Lord from his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after a hard fought health battle. He was born in Richland, South Carolina on March 28, 1955. Cecil was the son of the late Robert William Roof and Margie Ruth Bertrand. He married Susie Sellers on July 3, 1983. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. A member of Edgewood Baptist Church, Cecil was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle. His family was the most important thing in his life and he will be…