Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Ida Ottaviani, 93, of Hazel Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at VNA Hospice in Butler Township. Born in Ellwood City on May 19, 1924, Ida was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Grace Zona Riccardi.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Ottaviani in 2010 after 68 years of marriage.  A member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Church, Ida was also a member of the Opti-Mrs. Club.  She enjoyed golfing and playing cards. Ida is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Alice Nunes and Regis Young…

Eugene “Gene” Ierace, 88, of Whispering Oaks, Hermitage, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born on January 4, 1930 in Ellwood City, Gene was the son of the late Dominic and Bertha Florio Ierace.  He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Joyce Fosnaught, whom he married on September 15, 1956.  Gene retired from Air Products and Chemicals where he was a plant supervisor.  A Veteran of the US Army, Gene served in Korea from 1951 to 1953.  He enjoyed fishing, music, home remodeling projects and spending time with his family. Gene…

Mark R. Bacon, 37 of Franklin Ave., Ellwood City passed away at his residence on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born in New Castle on April 12, 1980 Mark was the son on Cindy Rogan Hogue of Ellwood City and the late Robert W. Bacon, Jr.  Mark enjoyed spending time with his boys. Besides his mother, Cindy Hogue, Mark is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Meridith Mazzant with whom he resided, a daughter, Brittney Renea Bacon of Goose Creek, SC, three sons, Reiley Charles of Cranberry Twp., PA, Cameron James Houk and Mason Robert Bacon both of Ellwood City and a…

Robert E. Campbell, 85 of Harmony-Fisher Ave., Ellwood City passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 5:35 PM. Born in Ellwood City on February 16, 1932 Robert was the son of the late Erwin and Delilah Newton Campbell.  He is survived by his wife, the former Sara McLaughlin whom he married on May 17, 1952. Robert retired from the Maintenance Department at Calgon.  He was a veteran of the Army serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict.  Robert was also a Life Member of the Franklin Township VFD, a member of the Ellwood VFW and Saxon…

Louis Tammaro, Sr., 81, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Trinity Oaks. Born in Ellwood City on August 24, 1936, Lou was the son of the late Carlo and Mary Sheldone Tammaro.  Lou married the former Kathleen McCarthy on September 30, 1977 and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2017.  Lou was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War.  A member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Lou worked at Rockwell Standard in New Castle and then as a salesman at McElwain Motors in Ellwood City.  He was also…

James V. Capone, 94, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Ellwood City on January 25, 1923, James was the son of the late Mike and Lucy Abrunzo Capone.  James met his wife, the former Joyce Pantling, in Europe while he was serving in the Army during WWII.  They were married on July 14, 1945 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2007, a week shy of their 62nd anniversary.  He retired as a straightening operator in the hot finish from the Beaver Falls plant of B&W in 1985 after…

David A. Quintanilla, 66, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford. Born on October 23, 1951, David graduated from Lincoln High School and Lawrence County VoTech in 1970 where he studied restaurant trades.  He served his chef apprenticeship at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh.  He owned his own business, Chef DAQ in Ellwood City.  In 2003, David earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies.  David always had a smile and an encouraging word.  He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him….

Lawrence Pasquale, 91 of Townwood Rd., North Sewickley Township passed away at the Ellwood City Medical Center on Monday, November 13, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on June 9, 1926 Lawrence was the son on the late Guiseppe and Maria Purinna Pasquale.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Theressa Piacesi on April 1, 1983.  Lawrence retired from the Ellwood Works of US Steel where he worked in the foundry.  After US Steel closed he worked at the B&W.  Lawrence also helped construct both the Zelienople Community Mausoleum and the Slippery Rock Cemetery Mausoleum.  He was a…

Edwin E. Price, 81 of Edison Manor, New Castle, formerly of Ellport passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on June 16, 1936, Ed was the son of the late Kenneth and Dora Belle Palm Price.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Dawn M. Hazen, who passed away on May 23, 2017, they were married in 1953.  Ed and Dawn were both active members of the First Christian Church.  Ed was a machine operator at the Aetna Standard in Ellwood City where he was also the Union Steward.  After…

Betty Anne Rassman, 83, of Perry Township, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born in Pittsburgh on October 11, 1934 Betty was the daughter of the late George F. and Emma A. Hein Asche.  After graduating from West View High School, Betty worked at the Federal Reserve Bank and later as an assembler for Adams Manufacturing.  Betty was a member of Unity Baptist Church of Harlansburg and the Beta Gradeles of Zelienople.  An avid bowler, Betty also enjoyed being a farmer and had a love for horses her entire life.  In her later years, Betty enjoyed…