Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Joan Leo, 60, of Ellport, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 in her residence following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on November 18, 1962 in Mt. Lebanon, Joan was the daughter of the late Jim and Rosalie Vaglia Wold.  She retired from Andritz Herr-Voss Stamco as an accounting supervisor after 28 years.  Joan was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan.  She enjoyed camping, dancing and walking.  She absolutely loved spending time with her grandchildren. Joan is survived by her husband, Albert Leo of Ellport, whom she married on September 25, 2004, three daughters; Linda McKnight of East Butler, Cyndi…

Susan Elizabeth Pratt, 66, passed away peacefully at UPMC Jameson Hospital on June 1, 2023, after a six-year battle with cancer. She was born on October 22, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Dominick and Elizabeth Pratt.  Susan graduated from Lincoln Jr.-Sr. High School in Ellwood City in 1974. She continued her education at Beaver County Community College, graduating in 1980 with an associate degree in medical laboratory technology. Suzy went on to work at Jameson Memorial Hospital from 1980 to 2019, retiring early due to her ongoing battle with cancer. Everyone in the hospital knew “Laboratory Suzy” would…

Veronica A. Cook, 58, of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Passavant on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born in Uniontown, PA on September 26, 1964, Veronica was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Nalepka Lally.  She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Cook, whom she married on September 13, 2011.  Veronica was a LPN at Golden Hills and later Quality Life of New Castle for over 25 years.  Veronica enjoyed spending time with her husband at their camp in Titusville.  She was meticulous at keeping her yard looking good, but mostly she enjoyed the time she was…

Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Straw, 93, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the River City Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Born in Eastvale, PA, Sally was the daughter of the late William and Stella Cochran Douds.  Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Straw, who passed away on September 25, 2006.  They were married on June 23, 1951.  Sally, along with her husband, owned and operated Straw’s Bakery on the North Side of Ellwood for over 20 years.  After her retirement in 1977, she worked the next 12 years for Bakery Supply Co. in Pittsburgh.  Sally was a…

Rodnie R. Tedrow, 74, of Wampum, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. Born on November 14, 1948 in Waynesburg, PA, Rodnie was the son of the late Fred and Velma Harris Tedrow.  Rodnie served in the US Army during Vietnam and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  He retired from Vesuvius McDanel in Beaver Falls where he worked as a Master Mold Maker.  Rodnie enjoyed riding motorcycles and tinkering with cars, but most of all, he enjoyed the time he spent with his children, his grandchildren, and his dogs. Rodnie is…

Carol L. Kingston, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born in Ellwood City on November 5, 1944, Carol was the daughter of the late Arthur and Irene McKim Bable, Sr.  She married Clarence “Barn” Kingston on May 11, 1962 and they just celebrated 61 years of marriage.  Carol worked at Fisher’s Big Wheel in New Castle and Ellwood City.  She also worked at the former ECASD employee credit union for many years.  A member of First United Methodist Church, Carol was part of their original “Apple Dumpling Gang”.  She was very active…

Elizabeth “Betty” Hulick, 92, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Trinity Oaks. Born in West Aliquippa on May 3, 1931, Betty was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Palazzi Lise. Betty married her beloved husband, George “Skip” Hulick on May 8, 1954 and they enjoyed fifty-eight years together until he preceded her in death in January of 2013. Betty worked at the First Street Bakery in Ellwood, Mine Safety Appliance and later as a luggage inspector at Airway Luggage. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She enjoyed cooking…

Mary M. Guerrini, 82, of Ellport, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born in Caserta, Italy on September 26, 1940, Mary was the daughter of the late Vincent and Rose Biasucci DiFusco.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Guerrini on October 14, 2022.  They were married on April 4, 1959.  Mary was a florist at Guerrini’s Floral Shop and later worked at the Knitting Mill, Dust Proof, Romar and Fotia’s.  She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers.  Mary enjoyed crocheting…

Norma Jean Muntean passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2023. She was born Norma Jean Bango on September 19th, 1929. Norma grew up in West Mayfield and Ellwood City.  She married Nick Muntean of Ellwood City on her birthday in 1948.  Her parents were Anna (Mitchell) and Ralph Ferrante.  She was a member of Park Alliance Church in Ellwood City. Norma is survived by a son, Edward Muntean (Darlene) of Economy Borough; two daughters, Karen Alborn of Conway and Kathleen (David) Allison of Ellwood City; six grandchildren, Michelle Alborn, Amy Mauk (Jeremy), Mandy Kondik (David), Alecia…

Brian Christopher Tedrow, 49, of Portersville, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born in Ellwood City on March 6, 1974, Brian is the son of Rodnie and Diane (Shoaff) Tedrow of Wampum.  He worked at Cleveland Brothers CAT for twenty-two years.  Brian married the former Leslie Wassink on February 9, 2019.  He enjoyed traveling, riding motorcycles and four wheelers.  A Veteran of the US Army, Brian was a friend to everyone.  He was always the first one offering to lend a hand. In addition to his parents and his wife, Brian is…