Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Rita Marie Barkley, 56 of Muddy Creek Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Born in Los Angeles, CA on August 9, 1960, Rita was the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Cecconie Hogan.  She is survived by her husband, Russell J. Barkley, Jr. whom she married on July 5, 2007.  Rita had worked at Concordia in Cabot as LPN.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides her husband Rita is survived by her former Husband, Edward G. Ewing of Hyde Park, PA and her four children, Robert Alton Holt of Chicora,…

Wilbert C. “Web” Kennedy, Jr., 44, of Franklin Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on January 11, 1973, Web is the son of Wilbert “Web” (Kathy) Kennedy, Sr. of Harmony and Loretta Main Prestopine of Newport News, Virginia. A 1991 graduate of Lincoln High School, Web attended Slippery Rock University. He married the former Tara Boffo on October 9, 2004. Web worked at NALCO in Franklin Township and was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. He enjoyed gardening and landscaping and he was…

John Addison McConahy, Jr., 60 of Beaver passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice on Thursday, February 16, 2017 with his family by his side. Born in Ellwood City on July 12, 1956, John was the son of Opal Nye McConahy of Ellwood City and the late John Addison McConahy. John is survived by his loving wife, Valerie Carsele McConahy. John owned Pore Boys Auto Body in Beaver for 25 years. He was a member of the Midland Sportsmen Club, an avid sportsman, he loved hunting, fishing and racing especially his Yenko Chevelle. John was a 1974 graduate of Lawrence Co….

Michael A. Young, 44, of Franklin Avenue, Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Born in New Brighton on November 5, 1972, Michael is the son of Ernest and Linda Vannoy Young of Ellwood City. Michael graduated from Laurel High School in 1991 and Gannon University in 1995. He worked at the Lawrence County Correctional Facility as a work-release coordinator before serving as the Chief of Security for Corrections Corporation of America. In 2011, he opened his own Farmers Insurance Agency on Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City. Michael…

Michael J. Hervatine, 65 of Evans City passed away at VNA Hospice in Butler Twp. on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 6:55 AM. Born in Ellwood City on April 21, 1951, Mike was the son of the late Mike and Elizabeth Dici Hervatine.  Mike is survived by his wife, the former Gwen Dee Lewis whom he married on November 25, 1995.  Mike had worked as a delivery person for Print King.  Mike also worked as a basketball official.  He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  Mike was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School where he was an outstanding athletic…

Ann Mozes Soltes, 98, formerly of Ellport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Franciscan Manor. Born in New Castle, PA on August 4, 1918, Ann was the daughter of the late Denes and Anna Horvath Mozes.  Ann moved to Ellport as a child, attended the Ellport Grade School and was the first in her family to graduate from Lincoln High School in 1936.  Since transportation wasn’t provided, she walked to Lincoln every day, including to her prom.  After graduation, Ann attended beauty school in St. Louis, Mo.  She returned to Ellport to open her own shop in…

  Delores “Teddie” Pertile 86 of River Rd., North Sewickley Twp. passed away at Northview Estates on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Born in Ellwood City on October 13, 1930, Teddy was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Hulick Dukas.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Tony” Pertile on March 15, 2012.  They were married on June 28, 1952.  Teddie worked for Western Union for many years as a manager and finished her career there as a personal sales rep.  She later worked at Ann’s Consignment Shop in Koppel.  Teddie was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish…

James L. Ray, 82, of Ellwood Road, Wayne Township, passed away in his residence on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Born in Queen’s Junction, Butler County, on February 11, 1934, James was the son of the late J. Harold and Mary Marjorie Armstrong Ray. He married the former Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Flecken on June 27, 1958. James was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He retired as a press operator from the Ellwood City Forge after 40 years of service. James and Beth enjoyed camping and traveling together. They spent 17 years volunteering at Camp Gilead in Polk City, Florida. James…

Shirley M. Tislaretz, 80 of Ellport passed away at the Ellwood City Hospital ER on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Born in Butler, PA on June 15, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of the late Michael Kramer and Marie Fisher Bain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vido Tislaretz, Jr. on November 20, 2009. They were married on September 3, 1951. Shirley is survived by 3 children, Sheila and Bill Boy of Ellport, Snookie Fava and Steve Jordan of New Castle and Frank and Shirell Tislaretz of Monaca, a sister, Snookie Jones of Castle Creek, NY, 8 grandchildren and…

  Gerald T. “Jerry” Yoho, 85 of Hillcrest Dr., Ellwood City passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 1:45 PM. Born in Hookstown, PA on March 8, 1931 Jerry was the son of the late Ross and Garnet Weltner Yoho. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife the former Virginia “Jean” Mettica on October 12, 2009. They were married on January 19, 1957. Jerry had worked at the Ellwood Knitting Mill from 1959 through 1983 as a production manager. He later worked at Lampus Brick Co. in Wampum, Freeman Buick-Pontiac…