Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

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…

Terry R. Hissem, 55, of Sechan Drive, Portersville, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. Born in Greensburg on Nov. 28, 1960, Terry was the son of the late Robert and Della Laird Hissem. He was a 1979 graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. Terry was a sports fanatic and he enjoyed bowling and golfing. Terry is survived by his fiancee, Monika Seegler, at home, a brother, Douglas Hissem and his fiancee, Mary Jo Weir, of Portersville, a niece, Sonya (Scott) Rau of Buckeye, Ariz., and a nephew, Schuyler Hissem of New Castle. Terry…

Ronald A. Folino, 59, of Hazel Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville after an extended illness. Ron was born on March 15, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Anthony and Lucille Catello Folino. He was a 1974 graduate of Lincoln High School and a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Ron formerly owned and operated ABC Pest control. He enjoyed classic cars and going to car shows. Ron is survived by his children and their spouses; Jamie and Brian Partridge, Mark and Tricia Folino, and Alan and Mary Folino, all…

Theodore Allen “Ted” Zimmerman, 85 formerly of Kindale St., North Sewickley Twp., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lutheran Senior Living Center in Zelienople. Ted was born in Philadelphia on Jan. 16, 1931, the son of the late Alice Zimmerman. He is survived by his wife the former Judith Pitzer whom he married on Feb. 21, 1953. Ted was a service technician at Herge Electric in Ellwood City from 1953 until they closed in 1976, he later owned and operated Zimmerman Service from 1976 until his retirement in 1994. Ted was a member of…

Robert A. Landon, 83, of Maxine Drive, North Sewickley Township (formerly of Carrick, Pa.) passed away in his residence on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh on April 24, 1932, Robert was the son of the late Robert D. and Marie Wiggin Landon. He married the former Bernadette Bannister on Sept. 15, 1970 and she preceded him in death on March 6, 2010. Robert retired from LTV Steel in Hazelwood in 1991 where he worked as a coke oven operator. He also helped out at his uncle’s bar and restaurant, Wiggins, on the North Side. He was a member…

Margaret “Peg” A. Malcolm, 82, of Fountain Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away in her residence on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. Born in Chamberville, Pa., Peg was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Buggy Ednie. She married Russell B. Malcolm on May 5, 1952 and he preceded her in death on April 9, 1977. In her younger years, Peg worked at the Office on Aging in Indiana County and managed the Community Center there. She also worked as a day care aid. Later, Peg owned and operated Specialties Plus on the corner of Fifth Street and Beaver Avenue in…

Andrew K. McClintick, 24, of Scottview Dr., Scott Township passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. Born in Ellwood City on April 19, 1991 he was the son of Richard and Carrie McClintick Pander of Portersville. Andrew was a 2010 graduate of Laurel High School. He worked at Pittsburgh Plug and Product in Evans City. Andrew was a people person. He enjoyed drawing and music. Always the life of the party, Andrew could bring a smile to anyone’s face. He will be deeply missed by his parents, his two brothers, Brian McClintick of Ft. Riley, Kan….

Dianne L. Bair Cortez, 56, of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at UPMC Mercy. Born in Ellwood City on July 15, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Howard C. and Dorothy Evans Bair, Sr. Dianne was a 1977 graduate of Riverside High School. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle and spending time with friends and family, but most of all, she loved spending time with her sons and grandson. Dianne is survived by her sons, Jeffrey A. Cortez of Ellwood City and Tyler R. Cortez of Ellport; a grandson, Sidney Michael Cortez; four sisters, Barbara Weingartner…