Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Virginia A. Dufford, 90, of Wayne Township, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 3, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on September 14, 1933, Virginia was the daughter of the late Levi and Adaline L. Kirker Rape.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence V. Dufford on November 4, 2015.  They were married on December 14, 1953.  Virginia had worked at Leeds & Northrup and was a member of the former Knox Presbyterian Church.  Virginia enjoyed playing bingo and her scratch-off tickets.  She also enjoyed quilting, but mostly enjoyed the time she spent with her family. Surviving…

Cheryl A. (Burcik) Thomas, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.  Cheryl was a graduate of Riverside High School and the St. Francis School of Nursing. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dolores Burcik. Cheryl’s love of nursing over 45 years took her to Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Tampa, and back to Ellwood City, where she ended her career as a home health nurse. Her favorite job was working for Ellwood City Hospital and caring for the people in her local community. Outside of nursing, Cheryl loved swimming, reading, playing cards, and her…

Debra Sue Gordon, 67, of Ellwood City, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her residence. Born in Ellwood City on March 13, 1957, Debra was the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis Main Gordon.  Debra was a member of Park Gate Baptist Church.  She enjoyed attending church, shopping and attending family events. Debra is survived by her brother, Terry Gordon of New Castle, her sister-in-law, Brenda Gordon and her special friend, Ed Sutkowski. Friends will be received on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM at Park Gate Baptist Church.  A Memorial Service will follow…

Jerry D. McCaughtry, Sr., 83, of Ellport, passed away in his residence on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born in Beaver Falls on August 28, 1940, Jerry was the son of the late Albert McCaughtry and the former Phyllis Thompson.  He married Joylee MacDonald in 1987 and enjoyed thirty-six years together until she preceded him in death on July 18, 2023.  Jerry retired from B&W and drove both school buses for Ellwood City Transit and tour buses for Zona Tours.  He loved driving the kids every day.  Jerry loved traveling across the country, showing college students and foreign exchange students the…

Myron Dellinger, 72, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside. Born in Lincolnton, North Carolina on July 19, 1951, Myron was the son of the late Bernice J. Dellinger and Dorothy L. Murphy Vandine.  Myron is survived by his wife, the former Karen Ann Metrocavige, whom he married on March 17, 1989.  He owned and operated MAK Heating & Cooling in Ellwood City for over forty years.  An avid outdoorsman, Myron enjoyed hunting and fly fishing and was a member of the Ellwood -Wampum Rod and Gun Club.  He also enjoyed leatherworking and his…

Dianne M. Smith, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Avalon Springs Place in Coolspring Township. Born in New Castle on May 12, 1948, Dianne was the daughter of the late Clifford Deemer and Barbara Sheehy Gumminey. She married Rodger Clair Smith on March 17, 1990 and he preceded her in death on June 9, 2014. Dianne was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School. She retired from Ro-Mar Textiles in Ellport. Dianne is survived by her children, Michelle Harter of Transfer, Robert Hickman of Portersville and Richard Hickman of Ellwood City, two sisters, Denise…

Louis A. Beatrice, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Butler Health System. Born in Ellwood City on September 16, 1947, Louis was the son of the late Lewis and Sara Ruscille Beatrice.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a Veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War.  Catholic by faith, Lou enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attended their sporting events and activities whenever possible. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Tricia) Beatrice of New Brighton,  Andew (Noi) Beatrice of Owasso, OK,  and Alison (Thomas) Fowlow of…

David D. Moffatt, 72, of Ellwood City, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on June 19, 1951, David was the son of the late Donald and Betty Hinkle Moffatt.  He is survived by his former wife, Cynthia Faraoni Moffatt of New Castle.  David was an auto body repairman at Freeman Buick and Pontiac and at his own shop.  He was also employed at Ellwood Iron and Wire.  David enjoyed restoring and collecting cars.  He also enjoyed going to flea markets and casinos but most he enjoyed the time he had with his…

James P. Knight, 81 of North Sewickley Township passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on June 5, 1942, James was the son of the late Paul Howard and Helen M. Pawol Knight.  He is survived by his wife, the former Debra Arkwright, whom he married on July 20, 1968.  James was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic.  He enjoyed riding his Harley but mostly enjoyed his grandchildren and telling stories.  James was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School. Besides his wife Debra Knight, James is survived by his son…

Edward Herman Berendt, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at home peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Ed was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on May 6,1945 to the late Margaret Miller Berendt and William M. Berendt, Sr.  He worked at multiple steel mills in the area and finished his career at the Ellwood City Forge. He was the 1959 Ellwood City Soapbox Derby winner and went on to compete in Akron, Ohio.  His derby car is now on display at the Historical Society in Ellwood City.  Ed loved to golf and played in…