Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Funeral services were held Saturday for Ellwood City native, Gene L. MacDonald, 85 of Zanesville, OH.  He passed away on May 17, 2017 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. The oldest of 10 children of Eugene A. and Isabell Means MacDonald, he was born on June 3, 1931.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949 and worked at National Tube while attending Westminster College, graduating in 1953 with a degree in journalism.  He worked for the Ellwood City Ledger, New Caste News and Youngstown Vindicator and was active in Chamber of Commerce work in Clarion, Pottsville and Sharon before moving in…

Roma C. Philips, 81, of Shenango Township, passed away in the emergency room of UPMC Jameson Health System on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.   Born in Alvy, West Virginia on June 24, 1935, Roma was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Talkington.  She married Robert Philips on October 2, 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2003.  Roma owned and operated the Heavenly Drive-In on Route 422 in Shenango Township.  An avid yard-saler, Roma also loved spending time with her grandchildren.   Roma is survived by her children; Tracey (John) Tomon, of Wayne Twp., Rodger (Chris) Philips…

Daniel D. Pelloni, 91, of Mercer Road, Franklin Township, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 3:15 AM at The Grove at Harmony. Born on December 10, 1925 in Ellwood City, Daniel was the son of the late John and Minnie Martino Pelloni. He married the former Lillian Jolley on April 10, 1947 and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2008. Daniel was a founding member of the Ellwood City Bolt Busters semi-pro football team, where he played center. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Pelias During WWII. He was active…

Olga T. Port, 97 formerly of Division Avenue, Ellwood City passed away at the University Hospital, Bedford Ohio Medical Center on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on November 14, 1919, Olga was the daughter of the late Pietro and Santina Nichanti Mariotti. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Port on April 22, 2001. They were married in 1941. Olga was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Church. Olga is survived by two grandchildren, Ronald L. Port of Charlotte, NC and Stacey L. & Hoby Hanna of Pepper…

Earl L. McElwain, 86 of Wurtemburg Rd., Wayne Township passed away at the residence of his step-daughter, Carol Lee Gardner in Millersburg, Ohio on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on January 7, 1931, Earl was the son of the late Clarence and Otis Kelty McElwain. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, the former Evelyn Johnson McElwain, who passed away on December 11, 2013. They were married on July 31, 1964. Earl had retired as a hammer operator at Pullman Standard in Butler. Earl is survived by three step daughters, Carol Lee and Doug Gardner of…

Robert S. Ierace, 85 of 6th Street, Ellwood City passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on Monday, April 3, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on October 11, 1931, Robert was the son of the late Domenico and Bertha Florio Ierace.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Lou Falconie who passed away on April 6, 1980.  Robert had retired as a Machinist at Universal Valve Co and was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  Robert was a veteran of the Air Force serving as an aircraft mechanic from 1952 through 1956.  He was a member of…

Sandra L. Kirkham, 73, of Ellwood City, went to be with her love, Gary, on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was born on September 27, 1943 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late James and Ruby Hiner.  She spent most of her childhood in the San Fernando Valley, California.  Her family returned to Lincoln Park, Michigan where she graduated from Lincoln Park High School.  While in high school, Sandra was a member of the choral and marching band.  She was the editor of the school paper, The Railsplitter and also the yearbook.  She received the Pen and Quill Award.  Upon graduation,…

Ellen Mae Pishioneri, 84, of North Sewickley Twp., journeyed through the gates of heaven on March 24, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born on October 13, 1932 in Appleton, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Harold “Curly” and Edna Mae Breuer. A 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School, she was married to James P. Pishioneri for 59 years and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2013. Together, they celebrated their two children, Susan A. (Pishioneri) Hallowich and Paul Pishioneri, both of whom survive, along with their spouses, Gregg Hallowich and Cassandra Pishioneri. Ellen Mae worked as…

Mona Mineo, 82 formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Edison Manor in New Castle. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mona was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Vanchiro Mineo. Mona worked at Grossman’s Restaurant and later at Carsele’s Restaurant in Ellwood City. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Mona is survived by her four nephews, Charles Mineo, Randy Mineo, Samuel Mineo and Mark Mineo. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Joann Mineo Bigos of Osprey, FL. Besides her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her two brothers, Joseph and…

Judith L. Maassen, 74 of River Rd., North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on September 19, 1942, Judith was the daughter of the late William H and Mildred C. Miller Bushyeager. She was preceded in death by her husband Lambertus Maassen and her first husband, Howard E. Dallies. Judith was a member of Park Gate Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing and reading. Judith is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carrie L. and Chad Yopp of Murrysville, PA, a grandson, Chase R. Yopp, 3 sisters, Kay Borzi…