
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, 3011 Townsgate Road, Suite 450, Westlake Village, CA 91361. funeral Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord Church with Father Michael J. Services will be held beginning with a blessing in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. 22, 2022, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Joan Yatchyshyn. and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Sette on November 13, 1948, she preceded him in death on July 17, 2018. He was born September 16, 1927, in Johnsonburg, PA, son of the late Anthony and Mary Santiso. of Eagle River, Alaska, Daniel (Stephanie) Yatchyshyn of Monessen and Luis (Giuliana) Barcenas of San Carlos, Mexico his grandchildren, Lovlina, Sophia and Gabriella Yatchyshyn, and Alejandro, Santiago and Nicholas Barcenas a brother, Richard (Christine) Yatchyshyn of Pen Argyl, Pa. Toke Santiso, Sr., age 94, formerly of 613 North Broad St., Ridgway, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home following a brief illness. “Santa” will truly be missed! He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn Reda Yatchyshyn his sons, Gene M. The one thing Gene became to many children over the years was “Santa Claus.” For 50 years, Santa would delight children and families throughout the area at homes, social clubs and most recently at Epiphany of Our Lord Church. As a lifetime member of the Boy Scouts of America, he received the scouting “Silver Beaver Award” and the “Wood Badge.” And if you knew Gene, you knew he loved to blast off fireworks so all could enjoy the show. Gene enjoyed going to his second home in Elk County to hunt and fish with family and friends. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, Elks 733, Eagles Aerie 2399, Ukrainian Beneficial Association, Star Junction Rod and Gun Club and Fairhope Rod and Gun Club. Gene owned and operated Reda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in Monessen for over 20 years. He later served his union internship with local 302/354. Gene was a 1967 graduate of Monessen High School and attended the Electronics Institute. 30, 1948, son of the late Charles and Josephine Teslovich Yatchyshyn. Yatchyshyn Sr., 74, of Monessen, passed away on Monday, Dec. Online condolences may be offered to the family at M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence County Humane Society, 628 Pearson Mill Road, New Castle, PA 16101 or Family Hospice, 3124 Wilmington Road, Suite 305, New Castle, PA 16105. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Frank Almade officiating.įuneral arrangements have been entrusted to the William F. Vincent de Paul Church, 1 Lucymont Drive.Ī Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday with the Rev. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis, Rocco, Tony and infant brother Arthur and three sisters, Lucy Rainey, Helen Tuscano and Delphia Isabella. 'Joni' Main, 88, of Emporium, PA passed away at Pinecrest Manor, St. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Donna Marie Tommelleo of Connecticut sons, Thomas (Lynn) Tommelleo III and Andrew John Tommelleo, both of New Castle four grandsons, Andrew Tommelleo Jr., Thomas (Corinne) Tommelleo IV, Aaron Tommelleo and Anthony Tommelleo two great-grandchildren, Brennan Lombaiso and Clara Jean Tommelleo and many beloved nieces and nephews. He also introduced his family to "the mountains" in Elk County, Pennsylvania, where he built a hunting camp on old farmland and it became his peaceful retreat for many years.


He married the former Rita Mae Cangey on May 5, 1955, and together the couple raised three children. Tom was a skilled hunter and fisherman, possessing lifelong love of the outdoors. He was a consultant with Bruce and Merrilees and then finished his career as a project superintendent with AJ Dick Corp. He retired from PennDOT in 1986, but continued to work in construction in the private sector for several years. As an assistant district construction engineer, Tom oversaw a number of new road and bridge construction in western Pennsylvania, including Interstate 79 and Route 60.

Upon his discharge, he enrolled at Youngstown State and studied civil engineering, which led him to his 35-year career with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

His tour of duty included the North Atlantic, exposing him to many European ports, Iceland and New York City. A radioman aboard the destroyer USS Harry F. Tom graduated in 1948 from New Castle High School and, shortly after that, enlisted in the Navy. 16, 1931, he was the youngest of eight children of Italian immigrants, the late Tommaso and Maria (Zeppetella) Tommelleo. 11, 2017, at Jameson Care Center with his beloved wife of 62 years, Rita Mae Tommelleo, at his side.īorn Jan. Tommelleo, 86, of Mahoningtown died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct.
