Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Mark E. Nagel, 88 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Ellwood Medical Center. Born in Richwood, WV on February 8, 1931 Mark was the son of the late Daniel J. and Mary Baker Nagel.  Mark was preceded in death by his wife, the former Kathryn M. Brown who passed away on April 26, 2009.  They were married on October 10, 1964.  Mark had worked as a manager at G.C. Murphy Co. and later retired as an insurance agent with Met Life.  An active member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Mark was an usher, lector, Eucharistic…

Susan Colavecchia, 73, of Ellwood City, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Brighton Township. Born on July 23, 1945 in Cervino Caserta, Italy, Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Giacomo and Alfonsina Vigliotti Razzano.  Susan worked at both PNC Bank and ESB, later WesBanco, as a teller and loan officer.  She retired from WesBanco as an assistant manager.  A very active member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Susan was also a member of the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary, the Ellwood City Festival Committee, the March of Dimes and…

Dena Perazzoni Ottobre, 95 of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on May 19, 1923, Dena was the daughter of the late Nick and Virginia Filoia Perazzoni.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Ottobre on January 17, 2015.  They were married on June 19, 1948.  She graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1941.  She had worked at G.C. Murphy and US Steel, Ellwood Works, where she worked as a time keeper during World War II.  She is a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and…

Paul E. Durbin, 78 of Chewton passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 in the Heritage Valley Hospital in Brighton Twp. Born in Ellwood City on July 1, 1940, Paul was the son of the late Lillian Durbin Wisbith.  Paul worked as a shipper for B&W in West Mayfield and later for TMK Ipsco (Koppel Steel) Ambridge until his retirement in 2017.  Paul was an avid bowler, Steeler Fan and enjoyed watching Family Feud. Loving husband of Terri Jeffries Durbin whom he married on August 28, 1993.  Beloved father to his 4 children, Beth Durbin Westcott of Pittsburgh, Paul (Lisa)…

Gloria A. Trivilino, 88 of Ellwood City, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born in New Castle on July 30, 1930, Gloria was the daughter of the late David and Lena Luongo Ioanilli.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Trivilino, Jr. of whom she married on May 22, 1954.  Gloria had worked at The Jay Hawk, Joyce’s Café and Kimmel’s Bakery.   She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and enjoyed volunteering at the church bazaar.  She loved to cook Sunday dinner for her family, attending the Ellwood City 4th of…

Cynthia A. Glogowski, 64 of Franklin Twp., passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Born in Ellwood City on August 2, 1954, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Dale A. and Pearl D. Long Brown, Sr.  She is survived by her husband, Henry P. “Hank” Glogowski whom she married on October 8, 1977.  Cynthia worked for Dr. Biscelia and Dr. Moore and later worked at the Ellwood Area Public Library.  An active member of Holy Redeemer Church, Cindy sang in the choir, was a member of Christian Mothers, Social Club, the Festival and Bazaar Committees.  Cindy…

Mary Lou Weisz, 89 of Perry Township passed away in the Jameson Care Center on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 2:10 AM. Born in New Castle on August 15, 1929, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Edward and Katherine Wallace Blews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Weisz who passed away on February 21, 2008.  They were married on May 13, 1950. Mary Lou had worked at Johnny’s Pizza Shop for many years.  She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City where she was a member of the Love/Hope Circle,…

Erma Yanniello, 96, of Ellwood City, passed away at Marian Manor in Greentree on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born in Ellwood City on October 15, 1922, Erma was the daughter of the late Pietro and Lilly Mariani Simi.  She married Guido J. Yanniello on April 14, 1943 and he preceded her in death on January 14, 2010.  Erma was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Loraine and Joseph Iovannisci of North Port, Florida, her son, Dr. Gary Yanniello of Ellwood City and two grandsons, Dean and Robert Barbario. In addition to her…

Mark A. Venezie, 63 of Sarasota, FL passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 12:50 PM. Born in Ellwood City on October 28, 1955, Mark was the son of the late Pasquale A. “Pat” and Ann E. Galati Venezie. Mark had retired from Kroger Food Store in North Richland Hills, TX where he was an assistant manager.  Mark was a former member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  He enjoyed gardening and working around his home but mostly Mark enjoyed playing golf. Mark is survived by his daughter, Victoria (Matthew) Grubish of Bremerton, WA, 2 sisters, Carol…

Ronald A. Weller, 57, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Butler Health System. Born in New Castle, Ron was the son of the late Paul Weller, Jr. and Norma Laurain Weller.  Ron worked at Autobody Products Inc. in Beaver Falls.  A die-hard Steeler fan, Ron shot pool for the Keystone and also the Hungarian Home.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.  He also loved restoring old cars.  Ron was always there to lend a hand. Ron is survived by his two sons, Eric A. Weller of Ellwood City and Ronnie A. Francescato of Mitchell, Nebraska,…