Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

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,…

James Carsele, Jr., 91 of Ellwood City passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Born in Ellwood City on December 5, 1927, James was the son of the late, James and Esther Barile Carsele. James is survived by his wife, the former Mary Del Bovorlando whom he married on January 27, 1951.  James retired after 32 years as an agent with Western & Southern Life Insurance Company.  He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Besides his wife, Mary…

Iola Staff Grant, 86, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Brighton Township. Born in North Sewickley Township on February 23, 1933, Iola was the daughter of the late John A. and B. Wilda Collins Staff, Sr.  A lifetime member of North Sewickley Presbyterian Church, Iola was considered the unofficial church historian.  Iola graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 and Slippery Rock State Teachers College in 1954.  She spent her first years as a teacher in the former Evans City School District.  In 1996 Iola retired from…

Scottie Frum, 21, of Chewton, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh surrounded by his family. Born in Beaver on January 10, 1998, Scottie is the son of Megan & Ryan McClintick of Chewton and Scott & Kristina Frum of Ellwood City.  Scottie was a 2016 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He worked at both the Log Cabin Inn and Sim’s and at both places, he genuinely enjoyed his coworkers.  Music was his life, he loved going to concerts and was known to send snaps of himself singing to friends.  He enjoyed camping and cooking. …

Dolores M. Greco, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 9:01 PM. Born in Ellwood City on November 2, 1929 Dolores was the daughter of the late Aloysius L. and Josephine M. Brown Turner.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph V. Greco whom she married on August 8, 1959.  Dolores had worked at Benjamin’s Pharmacy for many years and was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  Dolores enjoyed cooking and baking but mostly spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Dolores is survived by her…

Mark A. Cooper, 56, of New Brighton, passed away at his residence on Monday, February 25, 2019. Born in Ellwood City on August 23, 1962, Mark was the son of Wayne H. and Shirley Simpson Cooper, Jr., of Fombell.  He was a concrete finisher at Veka.  Mark enjoyed trout fishing, especially spending time at Hereford Manor Lake. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by two brothers, Greg Cooper of Fombell and Ben H. Cooper of Hyndman, PA. Friends may call at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Ave., Ellport on Thursday February 28,…

William H. “Bill” French, Jr., 60, of Salisbury, MD passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Ellwood City on May 27, 1958, Bill was the son of Joan Rahne French of Ellwood City and the late William H. French, Sr.  A 1976 honors graduate of Lincoln High School, Bill attended CCBC, Penn State University and Pittsburgh Technical Institute.  Bill worked as a maintenance inspector for American Airlines.  He previously worked at Beaver Aviation and AT&T Information Systems.  Bill was an avid reader. In addition to his mother, Joan French, Bill…

Leatrice K. Jorgensen, 93, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at her residence in Zelienople on Wednesday February 6, 2019. Born in Ellwood City on December 21, 1925, Leatrice was the daughter of the late Victor and Neva Kettler Koach.  Leatrice is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Jorgensen whom she married on January 22, 1949.  She had worked for 40 years at the Telephone Company in Alexandria Virginia as a service representative.  She looked forward to her retirement and returning to her family home in Ellwood City.  Leatrice was member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church.  A wonderful mother and grandmother,…