Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Carol Klingensmith, 76, of Shenango Township passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Butler Hospital surrounded by her family members. Born on October 14, 1947 in Meadowville, West Virginia, Carol was the daughter of the late Hobert an Rosalie Anderson Moore.  She is survived by her husband, James H. Klingensmith, whom she married on June 24, 1964.  For 50 years Carol along with her husband were amateur ham radio operators.  She had worked at Red Hot in Ellwood City for over 20 years and previously worked at Romar Textile.  Carol loved bingo, crafting but mostly spending time…

Albert R. Seaburn II, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on September 18, 1947, Albert was the son of the late Albert and Roma Menold Seaburn.  Albert is survived by his wife, the former Linda L. Carsele.  They were married on May 26, 1979.  Albert worked as a manager at Value King and Giant Eagle in Ellwood City and retired in 2007 from fleet service at US Airways.  He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Connoquenessing Country Club.  He also enjoyed playing tennis and…

Stevie Jane Kruger, 3, has been eternally healed surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on September 22, 2020, Stevie was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition of Trisomy 18 but the “Prettiest Girl in the World” defied all the odds during her 3+ years. Stevie was the presence of joy, she was a piece of Heaven on earth.  She was the definition of resilience and a living testimony of what it means to be a fighter.  Her smile was healing, you could feel her love for you through her eyes when she locked…

Nellie Shaffer, 95, of Fombell passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born in Camp Run, Beaver County, Nellie was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Steffler Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Shaffer, on July 17, 2020.  They were married on September 4, 1948.  Nellie was a member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. Surviving are Nellie’s 4 children, Patti Fennell of Ellwood City, Larry Shaffer of Portersville, Samuel Shaffer of Harmony and Terri Yaromey of Fombell, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Besides her parents…

Bruce Myers, 73, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Ellwood City on December 5, 1950, Bruce was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Zduniak Myers.  He married the former Kathryn Snider on June 21, 1975.  Bruce graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. A Veteran of the US Navy, Bruce served during the Vietnam War.  He retired from EQS in 2004.  Bruce enjoyed many things including gardening, cooking, going to the beach and playing softball.  He also enjoyed being a grandfather and taking care…

Charles Robert “Bob” Lambert, 82, of Perry Township passed away at Cambridge Falls, Big Beaver Borough, on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born in New Castle on January 28, 1941, Bob was the son of the late Robert Andrew and Sara Houk Lambert.  He is survived by his wife, Lynda McKinney Lambert, whom he married on April 14, 1961 in Auburn, Indiana at the First Presbyterian Church by Rev. Miles Freeman. Besides his wife, Bob is survived by five children, Salome Lambert (the late Dennis) Mengel of Darlington, PA, Heidi Lambert (Gerald) McClure of Creekside, PA, Victoria Lambert Jacques of Milwaukee,…

R. Sue Brain, 84, of New Castle passed away at UPMC Jameson on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Born in Butler, PA on June 12, 1939, Sue was the daughter of the late William Deryll and Lois Pollock Dailey.  She retired from Rockwell where she was a tool purchasing and distributing agent. Sue is survived by her son, Jeff (Joanie) Wright of Portersville, a granddaughter; Monica (Sean) Kantola of Wayne Township, a great grandson; Micah Kantola, and two brothers; William Dailey of San Diego, California and Deryll Dailey of Portersville. Private interment will take place in South Side Cemetery, Butler, PA….

Beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia Galbreath, passed peacefully to her eternal reward on Sunday, January 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born April 1, 1943, in Beaver Falls, PA, the daughter of the late Clare and Patricia Weiskopf Donnelly. A 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School and 1965 graduate of Geneva College, Pat enjoyed teaching, being a wife and a mother. She also enjoyed watching her beloved husband, the late Dr. Ronald Galbreath, coach basketball at Westminster College and Geneva College. Pat was a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church, she enjoyed spending her time with…

Helen R. Wiley, 86, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Born in Mars, PA on August 26, 1936, Helen was the daughter of the late Henry and Nina Elizabeth Gongaware Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Wiley, who passed away on August 11, 2022. They were married on January 6,1956. Helen was a member of Lillyville Church of God and a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School. Helen enjoyed reading and crocheting, she also loved to birdwatch. Helen is survived by her two children, Leslie (Robert) McConnell of…

Jeffrey E. Thomas, 74, of Fombell, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at PAM Health Heritage Valley. Born on July 1, 1949 in Bellevue, PA Jeff was the son of the late Ed and Donna Bergman Thomas. He graduated from Riverside High School in 1967 and from the Community College of Beaver County in 1971 with a degree in drafting and machine design. Jeff then served in the US Navy from 1971 to 1975 during the Vietnam War. He married his wife of forty-six years, Janis Douglas on September 24, 1977. Jeff retired from Caterpillar in 2014 after a…