Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Vida Louise DeSanzo, 89 of Ellwood City, passed away at The Grove at Harmony on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:31 PM. Born in Ellwood City on April 14, 1929 Vida was the daughter of the late Natala and Vera Volpe Rubino.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle E. DeSanzo on June 22, 1972.  Vida was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Vida is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Susan DeSanzo of Ellport, 3 grandchildren, Angela Potter of Atlanta, GA, Jason DeSanzo of Ellwood City and Steven DeSanzo of Mansfield, TX, 7 great grandchildren,…

Judith Ann Pistachio, 70 of New Castle passed away at the Beaver Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 8:07 AM. Born in Ellwood City on August 25, 1947, Judith was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Henry Hobrat.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Anthony Pistachio on December 18, 2015.  Judith enjoyed crocheting and dancing.  She also enjoyed bowling and just being with her friends. Judith is survived by her daughter, Beth Pistachio Boyd and Michael Sinibaldi of Ellwood City, 2 grandchildren, Randi Meister and Nicholas Boyd, 2 step-grandchildren, Hanna…

Susan M. Houk, 63, of Wayne Township, passed away at the Ellwood City Medical Center on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Born in Sewickley on December 28, 1954, Susan was the daughter of the late Al and Pearl Barker Alsing.  Susan formerly worked at IMB Fray’s in Ellwood City.  A lover of all animals, Susan enjoyed antiquing, crafts, antique cars, photography and taking motorcycle rides with her husband, Harold.  Susan loved spending time with Harold at their camp along the Allegheny River. Susan is survived by her husband, Harold Houk, a brother, Richard Alsing of Sewickley, two nieces, Patty Veers of…

  Samuel C. Mullin Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on February 19, 1930 and passed away in Ellwood City, PA, on March 22, 2018. Aside from his first year of life, college and the Army, he lived his 88 years in Ellwood City. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948 and attended Thiel College on a football scholarship. Sam was a member of the 1950 Thiel College undefeated football team. Sam was drafted into the Army after graduation from Thiel College, and was assigned to the Army Chemical Biological Center in Maryland. After three years of service, Sam…

Judith “Judy” E. Zimmerman, 85, formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at UPMC Passavant. Born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on September 27, 1932, Judy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Gaylord Pitzer.  Judy married Theodore “Ted” Zimmerman on February 21, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 24, 2016.  Judy retired from the Ellwood City Area School District, where she taught elementary school for over 25 years.  The book keeper for her husband’s business, Judy served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, she was a member of the ABWA,…

Frederick J. Suhre, 79, of Perry Township, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 7, 1938, Fred was the son of the late Frederick and Mary Pahurich Suhre.  He retired in 2001 as a field service engineer from Techint.  Fred was a veteran of the US Army and served for 30 years in the Ohio National Guard 838th Military Police Company.  A member of the Ellwood City Saxon Club, Fred liked to tinker with antique cars and with his motorcycle.  He enjoyed traveling the world, dining out and being social. Fred…

Keaira Cunningham, 16, of Deemer Avenue, Ellport passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Born in Brighton Township on May 22, 2001 Keaira was the daughter of Dana Locke of New Castle and the late Alan B. Cunningham.  Keaira was junior at Lincoln High School and a member of the History Club.  She was also a former member of Drama Club and Choir.  She worked at the Ellwood City Medical Center in the dietary department.  A member of 1st Church of God in Franklin Township, Keaira volunteered in the nursery and children’s church and…

Mary Beth Dunning, 57 of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in West Penn Hospital following a courageous battle with Leukemia. Born in Ellwood City on September 4, 1960, Mary Beth was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Rose Ann Sulia Dunning.  Mary Beth started her career at Duquesne Light now known as First Energy as an electrical engineer in 1982.  Over the past 35 years she worked in various positions.  Her most recent position she held was the Supply Chain Manager.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City.  Mary Beth…

Jeffrey A. Linville, 58 of Line Avenue, Ellwood City passed away in Koppel on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on November 3, 1959, Jeffrey was the son of Lemuel and Janie Courson Linville of Ellwood City.  He is also survived by his companion, Amanda D’Amico of Koppel and his two brothers, Randy (Krista) Linville of New Cumberland, PA and Gregg (Jody) Linville of Ellwood City. Jeffrey was a member of the IMBS Club in Koppel.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and he especially enjoyed hiking. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. A private family memorial…

Kurt Steilner, 74, of Harrisville passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at VNA Hospice in Butler. Born in Transylvania, Romania on July 4, 1943, Kurt was the son of the late John and Katherine Orr Steilner.  He was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps. Kurt is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, John and Carol Steilner of Ellwood City, also surviving are two nieces and a nephew, Doreen and Dave Houk, John and Karen Steilner and Christal and Mike Rossi all of Ellwood City. In addition to his parents, Kurt was preceded in death by his step-father, Mike…