Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

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…

Keith C. “Buster” Houk, 89, of Chewton, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Avalon Nursing Center. Born in Chewton on January 13, 1931, Keith was the son of the late Keith H. and Erma M. Parker Houk.    He was employed at the Ellwood Works of US Steel and later retired from American Bridge where he was an electrician.  He also ran Jimmy’s Spa in New Castle and worked as a bartender at Rosina’s in Mahoningtown.  A Veteran of the US Army, Keith served during the Korean War.  He was a member of the American Legion.  Keith enjoyed baking,…

Kelly J. Rice, 55, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on January 21, 1965, Kelly was the daughter of R. Joann Kelly VanGorder of Boyers, PA and the late Kenneth VanGorder.  She married Scott Rice on September 26, 1992.  Kelly enjoyed baking, cooking and canning but most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her mother and her husband, Kelly is survived by her children; Nakita Saras of New Castle, Kailie (Tommy) Stillwagon of West Pittsburg, Brittany (John Stevenson) Rice of…

Barry Lee Smith, 41 of New Castle, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on June 15, 1979, Barry was the son of the late Raymond D. and Shirley Jean Gahagan Smith.  Barry had worked as a loan officer at US Bank in Pittsburgh.  He was affiliated with the City Rescue Mission in New Castle. Barry is survived by his two brothers, Danny (Joyce) Smith and Shawn Smith both of Ellwood City, a niece, Taylor Smith of Erie, PA and several aunts and uncles. A private service was held…

John J. Illig, 93, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his daughter’s residence in Conway. Born in Ebensburg, PA on July 12, 1927, John was the son of the late Phillip and Mary Duman Illig.  He married the former Mae Grasser in 1956 and she preceded him in death on November 17, 1983.  John retired from Conrail in 1991 where he worked as everything from a brakeman to a conductor.  A member of Holy Redeemer Parish, John was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the US Army Air Corps.  He was also a member of…

Stanley A. Wrona, 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. Born in New Castle on October 15, 1933, he was the son of the late Stanley S. and Stella Bartkowski Wrona.  He married the former Joan Jaskey on October 24, 1959 and she preceded him in death on December 6, 2011.  A graduate of New Castle High School and the University of Cincinnati, Stanley worked for Medusa and later Cemex as an assistant plant manager.  He was a Veteran of the US Army and a member of Holy Redeemer Church…

Janet (Saliga) Ramella, 80, of Aliquippa, passed away on October 1, 2020, at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls, PA.  Janet was born in Beaver Falls on November 28, 1939, to the late George and Ann (Seidler) Saliga.  She is survived by her children, Beth Ramella (Todd Reeves) of Marshall Township; Stephen (Jennifer) Ramella of Boston, MA; Nikki DeLuca of Ellwood City; and her grandchildren, Keyawna Harris, Mia Perry, Riley DeLuca, Travis Novotny, Giovanna DeLuca, and Xander Bowens.  In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her fiancé, Herman “Chuck” Udick. A graduate of Beaver Falls High…