Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

John A. Folino, 90, of Ellwood City, passed away in his residence on the morning of Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on January 9, 1928 to the late Frederico and Angelina Rizzo Folino, John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945.  He worked as a Junior Commando at US Steel before leaving to join the 82nd Airborne during WWII.  While serving in the Army, John was both an MP and a paratrooper.  He graduated from Geneva College in 1953 and later attended Bucknell University.  He also worked as a surveyor for the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  John married the…

Cynthia L. “Cindy” Pertile, 68 of Ellwood City is now singing with the angels after passing away on Friday, May 25, 2018.  A 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, Cindy went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Geneva College and her Master’s degree in Music Education from Duquesne University.  For 33 years Cindy blessed the Ellwood City community by sharing her joy of teaching children through music.  As choir director at Lincoln High School, she took many choirs to Florida, New York City, Washington D.C. and Tennessee to perform and hosted several Pennsylvania Music…

Virginia A. “Ginie” Walters, 67, of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born on October 12, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA Ginie was the daughter of the late Raymond and Regina Schneider Adams.  She graduated from Perry High School and later married David M. Walters on June 26, 1969.  Ginie and David enjoyed visiting Niagara Falls as often as they could.  She loved to read and watch movies, but Ginie’s family meant the world to her, especially her grandchildren. Genie is survived by her husband, David M. Walters, two sons,…

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Doris Kathleen Miller, 85 of Fombell passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 18th, 2018. Born August 9th, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Willa (Daufen) Varner. A 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School. She first worked at Margaret’s Restaurant. She retired in 2003 after being employed as a care giver at Passavant Health Center for 38 years. A 33-year member of the Teamsters Local 529, she served as a union steward for 12 years. A dedicated Steelers fan, Doris read thousands of books…

Dan C. Coulter, 57, of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 19th following a five-year battle with colon cancer. Born in Ellwood City on July 14, 1960 Dan is the son of James Coulter of Boyers, PA and the late Beverly Grossman Coulter.  Dan married the former Paula Osborne on July 18, 1998.  A 1977 graduate of Lincoln High School, Dan retired after 32 years from the Heavy and Highway Union Local 2274 where he built bridges.  He enjoyed being outdoors where he usually was in his free time.  Dan also loved to hunt and fish. In…

Samantha Renee McClintick, 22 of Enon Valley (Little Beaver Twp.) passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Bessemer, PA. Born in Ellwood City on July 19, 1995, Samantha is the daughter of Shawn P. and Tina Lambright McClintick of Enon Valley.  A 2014 graduate of Lincoln High School, Samantha enjoyed the outdoors.  She loved to hunt, fish and just being in the wilderness. Besides her parents, Samantha is survived by a sister, Brianna McClintick of Enon Valley and 2 brothers, Shawn D. McClintick of Enon Valley and Brandon McClintick of Ellwood City. As per the family’s wishes, services were…

Vida Louise DeSanzo, 89 of Ellwood City, passed away at The Grove at Harmony on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:31 PM. Born in Ellwood City on April 14, 1929 Vida was the daughter of the late Natala and Vera Volpe Rubino.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle E. DeSanzo on June 22, 1972.  Vida was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Vida is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Susan DeSanzo of Ellport, 3 grandchildren, Angela Potter of Atlanta, GA, Jason DeSanzo of Ellwood City and Steven DeSanzo of Mansfield, TX, 7 great grandchildren,…

Judith Ann Pistachio, 70 of New Castle passed away at the Beaver Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 8:07 AM. Born in Ellwood City on August 25, 1947, Judith was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Henry Hobrat.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Anthony Pistachio on December 18, 2015.  Judith enjoyed crocheting and dancing.  She also enjoyed bowling and just being with her friends. Judith is survived by her daughter, Beth Pistachio Boyd and Michael Sinibaldi of Ellwood City, 2 grandchildren, Randi Meister and Nicholas Boyd, 2 step-grandchildren, Hanna…

Susan M. Houk, 63, of Wayne Township, passed away at the Ellwood City Medical Center on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Born in Sewickley on December 28, 1954, Susan was the daughter of the late Al and Pearl Barker Alsing.  Susan formerly worked at IMB Fray’s in Ellwood City.  A lover of all animals, Susan enjoyed antiquing, crafts, antique cars, photography and taking motorcycle rides with her husband, Harold.  Susan loved spending time with Harold at their camp along the Allegheny River. Susan is survived by her husband, Harold Houk, a brother, Richard Alsing of Sewickley, two nieces, Patty Veers of…

  Samuel C. Mullin Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on February 19, 1930 and passed away in Ellwood City, PA, on March 22, 2018. Aside from his first year of life, college and the Army, he lived his 88 years in Ellwood City. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948 and attended Thiel College on a football scholarship. Sam was a member of the 1950 Thiel College undefeated football team. Sam was drafted into the Army after graduation from Thiel College, and was assigned to the Army Chemical Biological Center in Maryland. After three years of service, Sam…