Homer Robert "Sonny" Tewell

Homer Robert “Bob” “Sonny” Tewell, age 87 of Carmichaels, Pa. passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 in The Gathering Place Personal Care Home, Fayette County, Pa. He was born June 2, 1936 in Carmichaels, Pa. a son of the late Omer R. and Alberta Inez (Lopes) Tewell. Mr. Tewell was a 1954 graduate of Cumberland Township High School and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Upon separation from the Navy, he began working in 1960 at the Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company. Having worked for 38 years for the company he retired in 1998. Mr. Tewell was a member of the Carmichaels American Legion Post 400, enjoyed playing golf and was an avid hunter. On May 7, 1966 he married Cecelia Mervay, who died November 21, 2021. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Dolores Hrin (Steven) of Uniontown, Pa. and a special friend, hunting partner and cousin, Donald Baird of Rostraver Township, Pa. Also surviving are several cousins. Deceased in addition to his parents and wife is a son, Mark Tewell. The family would like to give a special “Thank You” to Horizon Personal Care Home, The Gathering Place Personal Care Home and Amedisys Hospice for the loving care they all provided. Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where a blessing service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday with the Rev. James B. Farnan officiating. Interment will be private. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Homer Robert "Sonny" Tewell, please visit our flower store.