Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

James A. Tritt, 71, of Ellwood City, passed away due to COVID on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Born in Ellwood City on March 31, 1949, James was the son of the late Raymond F. and Mary B. Koach Tritt.  A 1967 graduate of Riverside High School, Jim attended Youngstown State University on a track scholarship.  He retired in 2015 as a project coordinator from Littell Steel Company in Fallston.  James was an avid golfer and he also enjoyed bowling and playing softball. James is survived by his children and their spouses, Mary (Brian)…

Charles C. Hedlund, 64 of Taylor Township passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born in Taylor Township on October 19, 1955, Charles was the son of the late Charles V. and Charlotte Clark Hedlund.  He is survived by his wife, the former Lila Shutack, whom he married on July 10, 1978. Charles worked as delivery person for Butler Siding.  Charles was a veteran of the Army serving from September of 1973 through September of 1976.  He also served in the Army Reserves through 1979. Besides his wife Lila, Charles is survived by his two children, Charles…

Mollie R. Mazzanti, 90, formerly of Ellport passed away in Northview Estates on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Born in New Castle on November 27, 1929, Mollie was the daughter of the late Luigi and Virginia Pacella Nocera.  Mollie was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob “Jake” Mazzanti on October 27, 2015.  They were married on July 9, 1947.  Mollie was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  Mollie was a full time mother, she enjoyed time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her 7 children, Virginia “Ginger” Rodgers of Ellport, Jacob (Cynthia) Mazzant of Hermitage, Jeri…

Janette L. Mathas, 76, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday August 20, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Germany on June 5, 1944, Janette was the daughter of the late Roman and Lydia Pilieve Szkudlarek.  She married Alexander Mathas on June 12, 1965 and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2012.  Janette attended Holy Redeemer Church. Surviving are her three grandchildren, Brooke Anthony, Tyler Anthony, and Nicole Anthony and one great-granddaughter, Olivia Anthony. In addition to her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Mathas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Joseph…

Donald J. Parker, 83 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Quality of Life Services in New Castle, PA. Born in Ellwood City on November 19, 1936, Don was the son of the late George H. and Lillian Ketterer Parker.  Don is survived by his wife, the former Carol A. Behringer whom he married on August 22, 1970.  For over 65 years, Don owned and operated Parker’s Sweepers in Ellwood City and Beaver Falls.  Don was a very proud and active member of the Ellwood City Lions Club.  He joined the club on October 1, 1960…

DeAnn Shaffer, 56, of Alexandria, VA, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Spokane, WA on December 16, 1963, DeAnn was the daughter of David C. Shaffer of Ellwood City and the late Mary Ann Shaffer.  A graduate of Lincoln High School, Thiel College and George Mason University, where she earned her MBA, DeAnn formerly worked as the CFO of the National Osteoporosis Society. In addition to her father, DeAnn is survived by her brother, Christopher Shaffer of Boyers, PA and her aunts, Sheila Micklish of Koppel, Brenda…

John F. Shaffer, 90, of Perry Township, passed away at his residence on Friday, July 17, 2020. Born on March 1, 1930 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. John is the son of the late Samuel and Christina Dolter Shaffer. John is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Eleanor “Nellie” Smith, they were married on September 4, 1948. John was a truck driver for Montgomery Ward and after they closed, for FreyMiller. He was a member of Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church. In his spare time, John enjoyed driving truck and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife, Nellie, John…

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…