Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Frank Huzinec, 90, of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away at the Oakland VA Hospital on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 7:56 a.m. Born in Canton, Ohio on May 3, 1926, Frank was the son of the late George and Betty Dzamka Huzinec. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, the former Janet Restid who died on May 26, 2015. They were married on June 9, 1956. Frank had retired from Babcock and Wilcox in Koppel and was a Jahovah’s Witness. He was a veteran of the Army serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Frank enjoyed…

Katherine “Kay” Krupa, 74 of Fourth Avenue, Koppel passed away at the ER of the Ellwood City Hospital on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8:12 p.m. Born in Ellwood City on Nov. 22, 1941, Kay was the daughter of the late Jim and Doris Hollinback Hazen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward D. Krupa on Sept. 30, 2011. They were married on Sept. 9, 1958. Kay had retired as a Registered Nurse at the Beaver Medical Center where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She was also a member…

Kimberly Sue Lordi, 51 of Evans Drive, Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on March 29, 1965, Kim was the daughter of the Harry James and Judith Lynn Johnston Guy of Ellwood City. Kim is also survived by her husband, Domenic “D. J.” Lordi whom she married on Sept. 30, 1989. Kim graduated from Lincoln High School in 1983 and received her associate’s degree in nursing from CCBC. She was a Registered Nurse who started working at the Ellwood City Hospital in 1988….

Virginia “Ginger” M. Loccisano, 81, of Plymouth Lane, Ellwood City passed away at the Ellwood City Hospital ER on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 3:16 a.m. Born in Los Angeles on Nov. 28, 1934, Ginger was the daughter of the late Tony and Dorothy Kaluza Catroppa. Ginger is survived by her husband, Richard G. Loccisano whom she married on April 25, 1954. She was co-owner of Loccisano’s Golden Dawn with her husband. Ginger was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ginger is survived by four children, Daniel M. and Stephanie Loccisano of…

Joan E. Patterson, 59 of Todd Avenue, Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born in Ellwood City on June 5, 1956, Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Esther Mchattie Petrak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Patterson on July 7, 2006. They were married on June 17, 1988. Joan was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Joan is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Beverly Straw of West Palm Beach, Fla., Janet Perrico of Tarpon Springs, Fla., George Petrak of Ellwood City and Tim Petrak of…

Shirley J. D’Amico, 80 of Steifel Avenue in Franklin Township passed away at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 4:22 a.m. Born in Schwartz, Pa. on Nov. 12, 1935, Shirley was the daughter of the late Edward D. and Ethel L. Stewart McDonald. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene D’Amico on July 12, 1912. They were married on June 9, 1956. Shirley worked at Kimpel’s Jewelry Store in Ellwood City and was Presbyterian by faith. Shirley was a volunteer for both the Ellwood City Relay for Life and the March of Dimes. She…

Robert R. McGrady, 80, of North Sewickley Twp., passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on March 28, 1935 in Columbia, S.C. to the late Matthew M. McGrady and Leila Belle Coulter McGrady. Bob earned his GED in 1968 from Riverside High School and attended the Community College of Beaver County. He retired after 30 years service from Babcock and Wilcox in Koppel where he worked as a certified roll turner, crane operator, head timekeeper and bar mill recorder. Bob was also a professional painter at E.I. DuPont in Camden,…

Rose Ann Galati, 90 of 630 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City passed away in Phoenix, Ariz. on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 4:25 a.m. Born in Vallelonga, Italy on Oct. 10, 1925, Rose Ann was the daughter of the late Gregorio and Anna Pilleggi Suppa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Galati on April 19, 2001. They were married on May 24, 1945. Rose Ann was member of Holy Redeemer Church and its Christian Mothers. She was also a member of Corona D’Italia Lodge in Ellwood City. Rose Ann is survived by three children, Teresa and Thomas Krukenberg…

Arthur E. “Hook” Butler, 69, of State Avenue, Ellport, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born in Ellwood City on April 19, 1946, Arthur was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Kovach Butler. He married the former Patricia Aradi on Dec. 5, 1975. A 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School, Arthur retired from NALCO where he worked in maintenance for over thirty years. He was a Veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Arthur was a member of Park Gate Baptist Church. He was also a member of…