Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Mary E. Zollum, 90, of Mahoney Avenue, Ellport passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in West Aliquippa on July 14, 1927, Mary was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Golixer Novak.  Mary retired from Ro-Mar Textiles, formerly Dustproof, after 35 years of service.  A very active member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Mary was a member of its Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild.  She volunteered for over 25 years in the Holy Redeemer School cafeteria.  This last parish bazaar was the first Mary missed.  Mary was also a member…

John M. Tomon, 82 of Dutch Ridge Rd., Wayne Twp. passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Golden Hills Nursing & Rehab Home. Born in Chewton, PA on September 30, 1934 John was the son of the late John and Angela Gorzkowski Tomon.  John married the former Priscilla Snezic on October 10, 1959.  He retired from both the B & W and Ellwood Quality Steel where he worked as an electrician.  A graduate of Wampum High School, John was an Army veteran serving from 1954 through 1957.   An avid hunter, John was a member of the…

Gloria Jean Skornickel Kleinhample, 70 of Mars passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at her current home with her cousin’s family in Ellwood City. Gloria was born in Pittsburgh on February 9, 1947 to the late Charles and Grace Braun Skornickel.  She was a graduate of Mars High School and a retired nurse’s aide at St. John’s Specialty Care Center in Mars. Besides her parents Gloria was recently preceded in death by her cousins, Shane and Mike Bastain Gloria was loved by many and gave until she had nothing more to give.  She would give you the shirt…

Sara K. Mullin, 89, of Dover Lane, Ellwood City, passed away in the Ellwood City Hospital on Monday, July 31, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on July 30, 1928 Sara was the daughter of the late Matt and Sarah Manchen Kast.  Sara graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946 and worked in clerical offices at US Steel.  She then married Samuel Mullin, Jr. on November 24, 1956 and together they raised four children.  When they were grown, Sara went to Slippery Rock University and graduated in 1973 with her teaching certificate.  She worked as a substitute for many years in…

Barbara Jean Fusco, 64, of 602 Palo Alto Drive, Perry Township passed away in her residence on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 after her battle with cancer. Born in Beaver Falls, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Boneda Cox Searfoss.  She married Jim G. Fusco, Jr. on August 12, 1995.  Barb was a 1970 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and she retired from Loccisano’s Golden Dawn where she was a deli manager.  Barb was active with the Girl Scouts during the 1980’s.  She was an avid reader and she loved yard sales, but most of all, she…

Richard E. Rodgers, 71 of State St., Ellport passed away at his residence on Monday, June 26, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born in Ellwood City on February 24, 1946, Richard was the son of the late Thomas and Katherine Miller Rodgers.  Richard was married to the former Virginia “Ginger” Mazzant on August 2, 1969.  He had retired from Koppel Steel where he worked as a crane operator.  He previously worked at Matthews Conveyor and B & W.  Richard was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He was also a veteran of…

Richard H. Householder, 67, of Wurtemburg, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born on August 19, 1949 in Ellwood City, Richard was the son of the late Leroy and Betty Wilson Householder.  A graduate of Lincoln High School, Richard enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was an avid Steeler fan.  He was Presbyterian by faith. Richard is survived by his companion of over 20 years, Cyndy Jeannette, a daughter, Tricia, and two brothers, Robert A. Householder of Zelienople and David R. Householder of Ellwood City. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death…

William C. Pearsall, Sr., 80, of Woodside Avenue, Wayne Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Grove in New Wilmington.  Born on September 29, 1936 in New Castle, Bill was the son of the late Earl and Martha Thomas Pearsall.  At age 15, Bill left school and started his own business, working out of his parents’ garage on Croton Avenue.  Bill married the former Mildred Gallaher on February 24, 1956 and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2004.  “Cadillac Bill”, as he was known, owned and operated Pearsall’s Auto Body and the Auto Village…

Joan M. Nenadovich, 87, of Ambridge, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017 in the Villa, St. Joseph’s, Baden, Pa. Born March 16, 1930, in Rochester, a daughter to Frank William Colaizzi and Sabina Colaizzi-Caione of Midland. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Nenadovich, ex-husband Charles E. Doyle, and son Kevin Doyle, brother Ronald Caione, sister Eileen Roman. A devoted, and deeply caring housewife, and mother, she loved cooking and was formerly the owner of Josie’s Corner, Midland, PA. She was a  1947 graduate of Midland High School. She was an active contributing member of…

Dawn M. Price, 80 of Martin Avenue, Ellport passed away at Edison Manor on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on March 15, 1937 Dawn was the daughter of the late William A. and Clara E. Young Hazen.  Dawn is survived by her husband, Edwin Price whom she married in 1953.  She had worked at the Ellwood Knitting Mill and was a member of First Christian Church in Ellwood City. Besides her husband Edwin, Dawn is survived by a son, William L. Price of Mercer and a step-sister, Susan Zona of Ellwood City. Dawn was preceded in death by…