Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

David Gregg Metheny, age 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away July 5, 2024. Gregg was born April 10, 1946 to the late David B. and Edith (Baker) Metheny. A lifelong resident of Beaver County, he was a 1964 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and attended Western State College, Gunnison, CO on a basketball scholarship. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force (1966-1970) and served in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict. His career included years at the West Mayfield Foundry and the American Red Cross, and his hobbies included golfing, knife making, fishing, and hunting. In addition…

David Kineston, 70, of Shenango Township, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. David was born in Carlton, Mercer County on January 16, 1954.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Rosemarie Jones on November 3, 2020.  They were married on July 26, 1975.  David  was a self-employed auctioneer.  He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.  David enjoyed his vacations but mostly enjoyed the time he had to spend with his grandchildren. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Tina Kineston of Shenango Township, five grandchildren, Dillon, Madison, Hemi,…

Richard Strohecker, 78, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on October 3, 1945, Richard was the son of the late Clark and Irvina Wright Strohecker. Richard owned and operated Strohecker Sealcoating and Paving. He previously worked at B&W Steel and also drove truck. Richard is survived by his wife, the former Marylu Harper, who he married on July 1, 1995. He passed away one day shy of their 29th anniversary. He is also survived by his children, Laura “Laurie” (Joe) Laurain of New Wilmington and Richard “Rick” Strohecker, Jr….

Tad Biddle Myers passed away on June 13, 2024, in his apartment, with his beloved black cat, Lucy, by his side. Tad was born on October 30, 1942, in Steubenville, Ohio. His parents were Joseph and Virginia Myers. His precious Daddy, Roger B. Goodwin, passed away when Tad was a little boy. Tad worked at the Steubenville Hospital for many years, where his grandfather, Victor Biddle, was a doctor. In 2006 he moved to his apartment at New Haven Court at Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, PA. His greatest joy was walking through town, eating at various restaurants, and shopping…

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…