Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

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…

Betty M. D’Amico, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on Oct. 18, 1925, Betty was the daughter of the late Nick and Frances Foderaro D’Amico. She retired from G.C. Murphy Co. in 1985 after 37 years of service as a bookkeeper and cashier. Betty was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She always joined the Murphy Co. retirees for their monthly lunches. Betty was everyone’s favorite aunt. She enjoyed spending time with her family, always remembering birthdays and special occasions. Betty is survived by her sister, Ann…

Kelly D. Alters, 42, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born in Ellwood City on Sept. 2, 1973, Kelly is the daughter of Gary Nicklas of Evans City and Glenda Brown Nicklas of Ellwood City. She married David Alters on Dec. 16, 1995. Kelly graduated from Riverside High School in 1991, attended Edinboro University and earned her nursing degree from CCBC in 2000. A dedicated oncology nurse, Kelly worked at the Allegheny Health and Wellness Pavilion in Wexford where she really enjoyed taking care of her patients. She was a…