Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Marialice McElwain, 78 of Hillcrest Dr., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at Allegheny General Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 9:27 PM. Born in Ellwood City on March 16, 1938 Marialice was the daughter of the late Nicola and Alice Borella Varrati. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Donald McElwain on August 25, 2008. Marialice had retired as a secretary in the Ellwood School District where she worked for many years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and was a 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School. Marialice was also a member…

Rosalind K. Dengel, 61, of Dengel Lane, Franklin Township passed away in the Emergency Room at the Ellwood Hospital on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Born in Beaver Falls on January 8, 1955, Rosalind was the daughter of the late Walter and Irene Luchka Fidura. She married Larry Dengel on September 6, 1975. She was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Ellport. A graduate of Lincoln High School and the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy, Rosalind worked at Holiday for Beauty in Koppel and later out of her home. She lived for her family. She loved to cook and she also…

Sarah “Sally” B. Abels, 77, of Harpers Ferry Road, North Sewickley Twp., passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver on Friday, December 30, 2016. Born in Beaver Falls on April 21, 1939, Sally was the daughter of the late Delbert and Sara Neidlinger Scott. She married Ray Abels on February 20, 1960. Sally and Ray operated and managed three Falcon Stations; Franklin Twp., New Brighton, and on Route 18 in Big Beaver. A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Sally had coffee every morning with her friends at Christy’s Restaurant. She also had her neighborhood lunch group. Sally was a very loving…

On December 22, Arlie Russell Miller, 93 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Arlie was born on June 19, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late Harry W. and Mary Olive Kerr Miller. Arlie was a loving, caring, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was married for 70 years to the love of his life, Wilda Elizabeth Graham Miller who preceded him in death on July 13, 2016. He loved gardening, bowling and lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He worked as owner-operator of Miller’s Garage where he helped many…

Thomas F. Adams, 76 of Muddy Creek Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Born in Curtisville, PA on May 4, 1940, Thomas was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Spence Adams. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Sauffer Adams on May 7, 2005. Thomas was retired from Air Turbine Propeller Co. in Zelienople where he worked as a welder. He was a veteran of the Navy serving from 1962 through 1965. Surviving are three sons, Mark T. Adams of Muddy Creek Twp., Curt A. Adams of Butler and…

Mary Jane Bollinger, 60 of Bridge Street, Wayne Township passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9:10 PM. Born in Pittsburgh on March 29, 1956 Mary Jane was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Lowe Walter.  She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Bollinger whom she married on September 21, 1996.  Mary Jane enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.  She also enjoyed the outdoors, especially kayaking with her husband. Besides her husband Robert, she is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Erik Freshkorn of Monaca, PA and three grandchildren, Cydney…

Tracy H. McClintick, 60, of Franklin Township passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:37 AM. Born in Ellwood City on May 30, 1956, Tracy was the son of the late Raymond E. and Bette White McClintick.  Tracy married the former Ruth Graham on July 3, 1993.  He retired from Heraeus Elec-tro Nite and was an avid hunter, who also enjoyed watching Pittsburgh Steeler football and Pittsburgh Pirate baseball. Tracy is survived by his wife, Ruth, three sons; Britt McClintick and Joey McClintick, both of Cleveland, OH and Cody McClintick of Ellwood City, five grandchildren;…

Walter E. McClintick, 74, of Applewood Way, Wampum, passed away in his residence on Monday, November 28, 2016. Born in Ellwood City on October 30, 1942 in Ellwood City, Walter was the son of the late Raymond E. and Bette White McClintick. Walter married the former Kathleen Gebhardt in 1967 and she preceded him in death on September 12, 2012. Walter retired from Koppel Steel and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, crossword puzzles and going to flea markets. Walter is survived by his children and their spouses; Shannon Remler of New Galilee, Shawn McClintick of Enon Valley, Paula and Terry D’Amico…

Dorothy I. Campbell, 88 of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 12:30 AM. Born in Wampum, PA on March 24, 1928, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Satar Ippolito. Dorothy was married on June 21, 1947 to D. Glenn Campbell who survives. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Besides her husband, Dorothy is survived by 2 daughters and their husbands, Barbara and Jeff Shablesky of Ellport and Glenda and John DeThomas of Ellwood City, 5 grandchildren, David Shablesky, Thomas Shablesky, Melissa Cade, Margie Linville and…

Howard R. “Dutch” Nagel, 69 of Shenango Twp. passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at his hunting camp in Port Allegheny, PA. Born in New Castle, PA on June 3, 1947, Dutch was the son of John R. and Marjorie Ames Nagel of Ellwood City. Dutch is also survived by his wife, Lois Klinesmith Nagel whom he married on October 15, 1988. Dutch retired from the Ellwood City Forge in 2011 after 43 years as a metallurgist. He was a Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War where he assembled and disassembled ordnance. He was a member of the…