Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Michael N. Nuzzo, 92 of Chewton passed away at his residence on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 12:10 am. Born in Sunnyside (Allegheny Co.) on August 7, 1926 Michael was the son of the late Antonio (Tony) and Catherine Quinden Nuzzo.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Concetta (Connie) DeRosa on May 9, 2011.  They were married on October 31, 1948.  Michael worked as a fitter at Matthews Conveyor in Ellwood until they closed.  He was a member of the First Christian Church in Ellwood City and the Ellwood-Wampum Rod and Gun Club.  Michael was a veteran of the US Army…

Jean D. Hay, 75 of Schill Manor passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 6:15 am. Born in Conneaut Lake, PA on April 19, 1943, Jean was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Mospan Shelby.  Jean had worked at Ames Department Store in Franklin Township as a cashier and had been the former director of the Ellwood Area Summer Playground Program.  She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jean is survived by her 5 children, Brenda (Dane) Magistrelli of Cleveland, OH, Kevin Zang of Ellwood…

William Boy, 90, of Ellport, passed away at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls on Monday, September 3, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on January 27, 1928, William was the son of the late John and Susan Chifo Boy.  William is survived by his wife, the former Amy Contos whom he married on July 27, 1952.  William was a mechanical engineer and had worked at Matthews until they closed their plant in Ellwood City and retired from Pennsylvania Engineering.  William was an active member of Christ Presbyterian Church where he as a former Deacon and sang in the choir.  He was a veteran of…

Mary A. Wise, 75, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at UPMC Cranberry. Born in Ellwood City on December 14, 1942, Mary was the daughter of the late Henry H. and Doris C. Leacock Wise. Mary is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Mark Jacobs of Ellwood City and her six grandchildren; Joseph Jacobs and his fiancee Stephanie Lane, Julie Jacobs and her fiancee Nate Kreitzer, Joe Wiley, Adam Wiley, Brandon Wiley and Angel Wiley. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her two sons, Leslie Wiley in infancy and…

Richard G. Loccisano, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away in the ER of the Ellwood City Medical Center on Saturday July 28, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on May 5, 1934, Richard was the son of the late Nicholas and Bettina Giancotti Loccisano.  Richard was preceded in death by his wife, the former Virginia “Ginger” Catroppa on April 13, 2016.  They were married on April 25, 1954.  Working in the family business started by his mother in 1916, Richard owned and operated Loccisano Brother’s Grocery Store for over 60 years.  He was still active in the store operation.  Richard was…

Patricia A. “Pat” Turner, 95, of Ellwood City, passed away in the Ellwood City Medical Center on Friday July 27, 2018.   Born in Ellwood City on November 15, 1922, Pat was the daughter of the late Carl “Les” and Anna Boyle Vogt.  A 1940 graduate of Lincoln High School, Pat married Francis R. “Bud” Turner on July 7, 1943.  Bud preceded her in death on August 11, 2009 after 66 years of marriage.  Pat was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of its Christian Mothers.  One of the…

Samuel J. Dicianno, 77, of Wampum passed away at the VA Community Center in Butler on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Born in New Castle on August 20, 1940, Samuel was the son of the late Julius “Juke” and Antionette “Truny” Scala Dicianno.  Sam retired from B&W where he worked as a ladleman in the melt shop.  Sam was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He enjoyed fishing and boating on Lake Erie with his friends. Sam is survived by his girlfriend, Wanda Schneider, of Wampum, his two children; Paul R. Dicianno of Henderson, Nevada, and Tracey L. Dicianno of…

Carol Ann Herko, 61, of Wampum passed away in her residence on Friday, July 20, 2018.  Born in Ellwood City on January 2, 1957, Carol was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sarah Hudspath Redmond.  Carol was strong-willed and fun loving with a vibrant personality.  She cared deeply about her family, friends and especially her patients at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center where she worked as an LPN.  She enjoyed going to the casino, but her passion was for the beach. Carol was loved by many and she will be missed by all who knew her.  She…

Robert L. Locke, 71 of Ellwood City passed away at the Oakland VA Hospital on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 6:48 PM. Born in Ellwood City on July 24, 1946, Robert was the son of the late Arthur and Melissa Gould Locke.  Robert worked at the B & W in Koppel and Ambridge as a Millwright.  He later worked at Veka in Fombell.  Robert was a veteran of the Navy.  He was a member of the Ellwood VFW, Hungarian Home, Polish White Eagles and the Ellwood SOI Lodge. Surviving Robert is his daughter, Pamela A. Locke of New Brighton, a…

Thomas P. Shaffer, 85 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7:27 AM in Butler Township. Born in Franklin Township on November 11, 1932, Thomas was the son of the late Clarence and Hazel Palm Shaffer.  Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Prokop Shaffer in 2001.  He was retired from Matthew where he worked as a millwright.  Thomas was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Ellwood City and veteran of the Navy serving in the Korean War. Surviving is a step-daughter, Charlotte A. Ferringer of Clarion, PA, 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Besides his…