Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Carol Ann Herko, 61, of Wampum passed away in her residence on Friday, July 20, 2018.  Born in Ellwood City on January 2, 1957, Carol was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sarah Hudspath Redmond.  Carol was strong-willed and fun loving with a vibrant personality.  She cared deeply about her family, friends and especially her patients at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center where she worked as an LPN.  She enjoyed going to the casino, but her passion was for the beach. Carol was loved by many and she will be missed by all who knew her.  She…

Robert L. Locke, 71 of Ellwood City passed away at the Oakland VA Hospital on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 6:48 PM. Born in Ellwood City on July 24, 1946, Robert was the son of the late Arthur and Melissa Gould Locke.  Robert worked at the B & W in Koppel and Ambridge as a Millwright.  He later worked at Veka in Fombell.  Robert was a veteran of the Navy.  He was a member of the Ellwood VFW, Hungarian Home, Polish White Eagles and the Ellwood SOI Lodge. Surviving Robert is his daughter, Pamela A. Locke of New Brighton, a…

Thomas P. Shaffer, 85 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 7:27 AM in Butler Township. Born in Franklin Township on November 11, 1932, Thomas was the son of the late Clarence and Hazel Palm Shaffer.  Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Prokop Shaffer in 2001.  He was retired from Matthew where he worked as a millwright.  Thomas was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Ellwood City and veteran of the Navy serving in the Korean War. Surviving is a step-daughter, Charlotte A. Ferringer of Clarion, PA, 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Besides his…

John A. Folino, 90, of Ellwood City, passed away in his residence on the morning of Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on January 9, 1928 to the late Frederico and Angelina Rizzo Folino, John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945.  He worked as a Junior Commando at US Steel before leaving to join the 82nd Airborne during WWII.  While serving in the Army, John was both an MP and a paratrooper.  He graduated from Geneva College in 1953 and later attended Bucknell University.  He also worked as a surveyor for the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  John married the…

Cynthia L. “Cindy” Pertile, 68 of Ellwood City is now singing with the angels after passing away on Friday, May 25, 2018.  A 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, Cindy went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Geneva College and her Master’s degree in Music Education from Duquesne University.  For 33 years Cindy blessed the Ellwood City community by sharing her joy of teaching children through music.  As choir director at Lincoln High School, she took many choirs to Florida, New York City, Washington D.C. and Tennessee to perform and hosted several Pennsylvania Music…

Virginia A. “Ginie” Walters, 67, of Perry Township, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars. Born on October 12, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA Ginie was the daughter of the late Raymond and Regina Schneider Adams.  She graduated from Perry High School and later married David M. Walters on June 26, 1969.  Ginie and David enjoyed visiting Niagara Falls as often as they could.  She loved to read and watch movies, but Ginie’s family meant the world to her, especially her grandchildren. Genie is survived by her husband, David M. Walters, two sons,…

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Doris Kathleen Miller, 85 of Fombell passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 18th, 2018. Born August 9th, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Willa (Daufen) Varner. A 1950 graduate of Lincoln High School. She first worked at Margaret’s Restaurant. She retired in 2003 after being employed as a care giver at Passavant Health Center for 38 years. A 33-year member of the Teamsters Local 529, she served as a union steward for 12 years. A dedicated Steelers fan, Doris read thousands of books…

Dan C. Coulter, 57, of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 19th following a five-year battle with colon cancer. Born in Ellwood City on July 14, 1960 Dan is the son of James Coulter of Boyers, PA and the late Beverly Grossman Coulter.  Dan married the former Paula Osborne on July 18, 1998.  A 1977 graduate of Lincoln High School, Dan retired after 32 years from the Heavy and Highway Union Local 2274 where he built bridges.  He enjoyed being outdoors where he usually was in his free time.  Dan also loved to hunt and fish. In…

Samantha Renee McClintick, 22 of Enon Valley (Little Beaver Twp.) passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Bessemer, PA. Born in Ellwood City on July 19, 1995, Samantha is the daughter of Shawn P. and Tina Lambright McClintick of Enon Valley.  A 2014 graduate of Lincoln High School, Samantha enjoyed the outdoors.  She loved to hunt, fish and just being in the wilderness. Besides her parents, Samantha is survived by a sister, Brianna McClintick of Enon Valley and 2 brothers, Shawn D. McClintick of Enon Valley and Brandon McClintick of Ellwood City. As per the family’s wishes, services were…

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,…