Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Bonnie Mae Graham Kirkley, 80 of Marco Island, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Avow Hospice House in Naples, FL. The daughter of the late Loron and Lillian Reynolds Graham, Bonnie Mae was born in Ellwood City on March 7, 1936.  She is survived by her husband, Edward F. Kirkley whom she married on June 26, 1954.  Bonnie Mae was a member of Marco Presbyterian Church.  She was a 1954 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1983 graduate of Catherine Gibbs Secretary School in Pittsburgh.  She retired in 2004 from the Marco Island Marriott Hotel…

Joanna K. Zagorski, 68, of 626 Portersville Road, Wurtemburg, passed away at the Ellwood City Hospital on Friday, October 14, 2016. Born in New Brighton, PA on January 5, 1948, Joanna was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Kathleen Eddy Leonard.  Joanna was a 1965 graduate of Beaver Falls High School.  She retired from ESB Bank in 2014 after twenty years of service.  Joanna enjoyed knitting, completing crossword puzzles and most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Joanna is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Lisa Zagorski of Ellwood City, her daughter,…

Benjamin “Ben” Liss, 88, of Pershing Street, Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Golden Hills Nursing Center in New Castle. Born in Ellwood City on February 21, 1928, Ben was the son of the late John and Anna Kuliga Liss.  Ben married the former Rose Genone on October 5, 1957 and she preceded him in death on January 13, 2013.  A 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School, Ben worked at the Ellwood City Tube Mill until it closed and worked at US Steel in Sharon, PA until his retirement.  He served in the US Army during…

Mike Wehman (Miguel), 57, of Ellwood City passed away at his home from cancer on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Mike loved to laugh, tell jokes, and brought a smile to all who knew him.  He was an avid outdoorsman who excelled in hunting, fishing and knowledge of birds and various flora and fauna, particularly mushrooms.   He had coached Little League baseball and was a past student of the martial arts discipline Pukalon. He was a humanitarian who thought nothing of stopping whatever he was doing to help someone in need. Mike was employed at the Ellwood City Forge, where he…

Robert L. Kyle, 57 of Portersville passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Born in Homestead, PA on September 26, 1959, Robert was the son of the late Claude Kyle and Dorris Wake Staib of Aliquippa. Robert is also survived by his wife, the former Deanna McClure whom he married on December 13, 1979. He was a construction worked and a mechanic. He enjoyed golfing and riding his Harley. Besides his mother and wife, Robert is survived by his children, Trisha Cleckley of New Brighton and Robert D. Kyle of Ellwood City, 8 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Vicki…

Jean V. Correll, 95 of Trinity Oaks formerly of Schill Manor passed away at the Ellwood City Hospital on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Born in Ellwood City on June 14, 1921, Jean was the daughter of the late Coulson and Lillie Miller Rice. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Correll on May 22, 2009. They were married on June 24, 1951. Jean and her husband worked as Houseparents at Mooseheart, IL. Jean was member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church, she was also a former member of the Women of the Moose and 1939 graduate of Lincoln…

WW II Navy Veteran and Hero, beloved husband, respected father, and fun-loving grand and great grandfather, David O’Dell Cook, 90 of Woodside Avenue, Ellwood City died the morning of Sunday, September 25, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Wurtemburg on August 29, 1926, Dave was the son of the late George Harry and Mary Jane Wimer Cook.   He was an active member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church where he was a former Elder and Usher. After Dave retired from the Navy with 20 years of service, he worked for Columbia Gas Transmission. Surviving Cook are his wife of 54…

Agnes S. Bender, 102, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away in her residence in Manchester, NH on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Born in Ellwood City on February 19, 1914, Agnes was the daughter of the late Andrew and Esther Simon Swartz. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1933 and married Frederick W. Bender on August 7, 1937. Agnes worked as a clerk at Miller’s Gift Shop on Lawrence Avenue. The oldest living member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Agnes was also a member of the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Saxon Club. She loved gardening,…

Barbara A. Sano, 61, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in UPMC North Hills, surrounded by her family and friends after a two year battle with cancer.   Born in Ellwood City on June 3, 1955, Barb was the daughter of the late Victor and Antoinette Pasquale Pogozelec.  She married Larry J. Sano on June 25, 1977.  Barb retired from the Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union after 18 years of service.  She was a 1973 graduate of Lincoln High School and a member of Holy Redeemer Church.  She enjoyed going to bingo and car cruises and…

Patricia R. Owens, 83 of Northview Estates passed away at her residence on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:23 PM. Pat was born on July 14, 1933 to the late Loyal and Ruth Romack. She married Sherwood Schlemmer in 1951 who passed away in 1957. She later married Francis Owens in 1964 who passed away in 1990. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Ellen Owens in 1975. Pat retired from the Ellwood City Hospital in 2007 after 23 years of service. She previously worked at Camp Kon-O-Kwee for 8 years. Pat was a member of Calvin…