Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Thomas M. White, 73, of R.J. Schill Manor, Ellwood City passed away at Quality Life Services, New Castle on Monday, July 13, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on December 23, 1946, Thomas was the son of the late George E. and Mary Long White. Thomas worked at US Steel, and later at the Ellwood City Hospital in Maintenance. Thomas is survived by his sister, Diana Campbell of Slippery Rock, his brother, David A. White of New Castle and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport.

Mary Ann (Pisano) Sirimarco, 76, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Crandall Medical Center, Sebring, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. Born September 17, 1943 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Nemeth) Pisano.  She married her beloved husband Samuel F. “Sparky” Sirimarco on August 10, 1968.  They enjoyed 40 years of marriage together before his death in 2008.  A 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School, Mary Ann was employed as a travel agent with AAA for 27 years, retiring in 2013.  She was a long-time member of Corona D’Italia…

Nancy L. Pasquale, 79, of Ellport, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Born in Bellevue, PA on August 14, 1940, Nancy was the daughter of the late Raymond William and Margaret Louise Thewes Hunt.  She is survived by her husband, Albert Pasquale who she married on May 7, 1960.  Nancy had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital in the Housekeeping Department.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish, its Christian Mothers and Legion of Mary.  Nancy enjoyed playing bingo but mostly loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Besides her…

Richard L. Husing, 79 of Perry Township passed away in the ER of UPMC Jameson Hospital on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born in Grove City on September 19, 1940, Richard was the son of the late Louis and Hazel Frantz Husing.  Richard is survived by his wife, the former Nancy J. Lample whom he married on January 17, 1958.  Richard was a millwright and had worked at the B & W, ISPCO and retired from Koppel Steel.  He was Christian by faith and enjoyed the outdoors.  Richard was a member of the Zelienope-Harmony Sportsmen’s Club and was an avid hunter…

Gerald R. Mesko, 66 of New Castle passed away at the Grove in New Wilmington on Friday, June 19, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on March 30, 1954, Gerald was the son of the late Andrew and Rose Marie Toth Mesko.  Gerald was Catholic by faith, a veteran of the Navy and a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Gerald loved the outdoors, especially  hunting and fishing. Surviving are Gerald’s two children, Tara (Roy Clingensmith) Mesko of Wampum and John Mesko of New Castle, his companion, Ellie, two grandchildren, John and Marley Mesko his three sisters, Pamela (Richard) Thompson of…

A call to remembrance of our brother and friend John Charles Crawford. A soft spoken and kind soul who has departed this temporary realm this Sunday last, in the early morning of June 14th this year of our Lord 2020. John now abides with his father, Robert E. Crawford and mother Edna A. Crawford, sister Lynne T. (Crawford) Shivek and brother Larry P. Crawford. Left behind to remember his 58 years amongst us are older brothers Robert J. and George W. of South Carolina, Bruce W. of Pennsylvania, and older sister Mary (Crawford) Llewellyn of South Carolina. Most especially his…

Michael E. Philips, 63 of Shenango Twp., passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born in Greenville, PA on June 29, 1956, Michael was the son of the late Robert and Roma Clarr Talkington Philips.  Michael had worked at Leonard’s Steam Systems in New Castle.  An avid hunter and fisherman, Michael enjoyed spending time outdoors. Surviving is his daughter, Shannon Windhorst of Shenango Twp., his 2 grandchildren, Haley and Caitlyn Windhorst, his sister, Tracey (John) Tomon of Wayne Twp, and his 2 brothers, Rodger (Chris) Philips of Northlake, IL and Randy (Marsha) Philips of Saegertown, PA. Arrangements…

Patricia “Patty” Caccia, 72, of Wurtemburg, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Ellwood City on January 2, 1948, Patty was the daughter of the late William and Clarabelle Deitrich Caccia. Patty owned and operated Into Antiques and the Mezzanine Café on Portersville Road in Wurtemburg for over 20 years. Patty was very community minded and she enjoyed sharing her talent as a master gardener. She earned several awards and recognitions, highlighting her love for both her business and her community. She was named Best Italian Business of the Year in…

LeRoy John Cortez, 62, of Ellwood City, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 4, 1958 in Ellwood City and attended Ellwood City Area School District. He was employed at Inmetco in industrial reclamation for 42 years, finishing his career as a supervisor. He served on the Ellwood City Area School Board for 17 years and was elected for five terms. LeRoy was a lifelong Ellwood resident and dedicated community member. He was a regular attendee at high school football games and numerous other…

Lorena L. Dombeck, 91 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Avalon Place in New Castle. Born in New Castle on November 19, 1928, Lorena was the daughter of the late Paul F. and Elizabeth Cummings Lehman.  Lorena was member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Church.  She enjoyed reading and her trips to Disney World.  She was also a longtime fan of TV Soap Operas.  Lorena had worked for Bossert Co. in New Castle and as a clerk for Burdines Department Store in Miami, she later worked as personnel secretary at…