Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Anthony D. Pertile, 63, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on March 31, 1953, Anthony was the son of the late Louis and Frances Tucci Pertile. He was married to the former Nancy DeDominicis of Conway. Anthony had worked for PennDOT for 10 years and later for Main Steel. He was a member of the Ellwood City SOI Lodge. A 1971 graduate of Lincoln High School, Anthony was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate and Pitt Basketball fan. Besides his wife Nancy, Anthony is survived by three sons, David A….

John Stambul, Jr., 92, of Elm Street, Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in UPMC Jameson. Born in West Wooster, Ohio on June 11, 1923, John was the son of the late John and Mildred Jurich Stambul. John married the former Mary Frank and she preceded him in death in 1960. John retired from Metropolitan Brick in Darlington. A lifetime member of the Bessemer Croatian Club, he enjoyed playing bocce and gardening. John was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII. John is survived by his children and their spouses; Mildred Cossentino of New Castle, Larry…

Jenna Claire Roth, 22, of Moore Haven, FL passed away at Palms West Hospital in Laxahatchee, Fla. on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 9:10 a.m. Born in York, Pa. on Dec. 27, 1993 Jenna was the daughter of Michael C. and Lisa M. Plansker Roth of Moore Haven, Fla. Jenna was a teachers aid for Hendry County School District Middle School and was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Jenna enjoyed spending her time with children and her family. An avid baseball fan, Jenna enjoyed cheering on her brother and rooting for her favorite team, the Detroit…

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…