She was born in West Pittsburg Pa, the daughter of Angelo and Anna (DeRosa) DeGenova.  She was married on May 30, 1949 to Joseph A. Ferrara.

She was a 1937 graduate of New Castle High School, and went on to attend New Castle Business College.  She retired from the Ellwood City School district as a secretary.  She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Lauranne Ferrara and her husband Kim Smolka of Franklin Township. She is also survived by her two grandsons Jameson and Steven Burnworth.

She is preceded in death by her brother Daniel DeGenova who was killed in action in WW II, and her sister Amelia Caravella.

Visiting hours will be held at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc. from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

A mass of Christian Burial will be at the Holy Redeemer Church at 10:00am Thursday May 15, 2008.

Internment will be in the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Those attending the funeral mass are asked to meet at the funeral home on Thursday by 9:20am as the procession to church will begin to leave at 9:30.

Mr. Neghiu was born in Ellwood City on March 23, 1925, a son of the late John Neghiu and the late Mary Maier (Myers) Neghiu.  He married Florence "Zina" Siriantu Neghiu on July 1, 1967.

He was a Lincoln High School graduate, class of 1944.  he was a United States navy WW II Seaman First Class from August 4, 1943 until March 25, 1946.  He served in the European and Pacific Theaters. He was a member of St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church where he served as Vice president and President.  He was a life member of the Moose Lodge #93, and VFW post #252 since 1945.  He served as treasurer of the Romanian Club for many years. 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing and being with his family and friends.

He was employed by the US Steel  Ellwood City tube Mill for 15 years in the inspection department, then with the Babcock and Wilcox Tube Co. in beaver Falls as a crane operator for 25 years.  Presently, he had been working with the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc. as a door man since 1989.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sisters Valeria Rossi of Ellport and Mary Rugh of Ellport; his sister-in-law, Victoria Neghiu of California; and 2 nieces and 2 nephews.

He is preceded in death by his brother John Neghiu, Jr., who passed away in 2004 as well as his brother Daniel Neghiu.

Visiting hours will be held at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc. from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Wednesday, May 14 where a saracusta service will be held at 8:00pm Wednesday.

Mr. Neghiu will lie in state from Noon until the time of services at 1:00pm Thursday May 15, 2008 with Father John Schmidt officiating.

Internment will be in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Members of the Veterans Honor guard are asked to meet at the cemetery on Thursday by 2pm to conduct full military rites.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church.

Granville S. "Si" Lyons, 82, of Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at his residence.

He was born in Hartland, West Virginia, on July 16, 1925 to the late Elijah Stewart Lyons and the late Mary Elizabeth Fultz Lyons.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre from 1943 to 1946, stationed in Guam.

He was a coal miner in West Virginia before moving to Pennsylvania, where he was a heavy equipment operator with Bracken Construction until his retirement in 1988.

He is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Wilma Ann Ritter Lyons. Also surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Rodger (and Linda) Parker of Burney, CA; David (and Debra) Lyons of Ellwood City; William (and Tracy) Lyons of Boise, ID, and Gordon (and Sharon) Long of Fort Hood, TX, as well as his daughters and sons-in-law, Carol (and Bob) Suladie of Emporium, PA; Lenny (and Gordon) Bruno of Lexington, VA; Rose (and Wayne) Kinard of Roswell, GA; Mary (and Craig) Cavanaugh and Beth (and Rob) Barry, all of Ellwood City.

Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Sally Guy of Wampum and Sylvia Lyons of New Castle, also survive.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and fours sisters, Stavely, Stanley and Jack Lyons, and Marie Dorn, Mabel Parks, Demple Vose and Goldie Lyons.

He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Betty Ritter, Ellwood City, PA.

Granville enjoyed playing bluegrass music with his loving family and friends.

Friends will be received Friday, May 9, 2008, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the TURNER FUNERAL HOME, Sixth Street at Park Avenue, Ellwood City, www.turnerfh.com. Services will be conducted on Saturday, May 10, 2008, in the Ellwood City Chapel at TURNERS at 11 a.m.

Burial will be in Wurtemburg Cemetery, Wayne Township.

Full military rites will be observed at the funeral home by the Veterans Honor Guard.
 

Amelia L. McCaslin, 88, of 1765 Windover Avenue, Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) died at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 8 2008 in the Mary Evans Extended Care Center at Ellwood City Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

She was born on February 18 1920 to the late Nestor and Mary Tassin Peters. She was Presbyterian by faith, and graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1939.

She belonged to the Womans Club of Ellwood City; Order of Eastern Star #212; Wimodausis and AARP.

Amelia enjoyed reading and playing cards.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, John A. McCaslin, whom she married on February 24 1940. He died on July 12 2005. She was also preceded by one daughter, Frances L. "Tootie" McCaslin, who died February 10 1988.

Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary and Charles Baker of Ellwood City; and Evelyn and Willard Deemer of Wampum, and nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, William and Raymond Peters; a stepbrother, Alvis Laurain; and two stepsisters, Celia Wilson and Olga Uphoff.

Friends will be received from 6 -9 P.M. on Friday, May 9 in the TURNER FUNERAL HOME, Sixth Street at Park Avenue, Ellwood City.

Services will be conducted at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 10 in the TURNER FUNERAL HOME of Ellwood City, with Mr. Thomas O'Brien, Minister of the First Christian Church of Ellwood City, officiating.

Entombment will be in the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Daugherty Twp.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Ellwood City Area Public Library.
 

She was born on August 4, 1914 in Branchton, Butler County, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel Costa and Josephine (Buano) Costa.

She was married to Nicholas Manzo, Sr. on December 29, 1983.  He passed away on April 1, 1983.

She was a home maker, a member of the Holy redeemer Church, as well as a member of the Chrisitian Mothers of the Church, Corona D'Italia Lodge No. 807 and the AARP. 

She loved cooking, entertaining her family, especially enjoyed her grandchildren, playing bingo and had a great sense of humor.

She is survived by her brother Thomas Costa and his wife Isabelle of Wayne Twp., her sisters Florence Pietrandrea of Koppel, Marian S. Costa and Lagina Woods of California; 4 grandchildren Heather & Eric Mikulas, Matthew Manzo, maria & Mike Ressler and Michael Manzo, Jr.; and one great grand daughter Sophie Mikulas.

She is preceded in death by 5 brothers Carmine Costa, James Costa, Patsy Costa, Lawrence Costa, St. and Ralph Costa who passed away  April 26, 2008.

Visiting hours will be from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc. 309 Spring Ave. Ellwood City, PA  16117

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am Friday May 9, 2008 in the Holy Redeemer Church with Father Lou Pascazi officiating.

Internment will be in the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

Those attending the funeral mass are asked to mmet at the funeral home on Friday by 9:20am as the procession to church will begin to leave at 9:30am.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Passavant Retirement Community - 401 Main Street Zelienople, PA  16063

She is survived by 2 sons, John "Nick" Lamenza of Ellwood City; Joseph and his wife Michele Lamenza of Ellwood City; her brother Chester Salvatorelli of Grass Valley, California; her sisters Mary Delliquadri, Ann Conner and Sandra Leyman all of Oroville, Californina; 4 grandchildren Joseph, Mathew, Jon and Michael Lamenza; and her great granddaughter, Alyssa Lamenza.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she is preceded in death by her sister Della Marcozzi.

Visiting hours will be from 2-4pm and 7-9pm Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc. 309 Spring Ave. Ellwood City, PA  16117

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am Thursday May 8, 2008 in the Holy Redeemer Church with Father Lou Pascazi officiating.

Internment will be in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

Those attending the funeral mass are asked to meet at the funeral home on Thursday by 9:20am as the procession to church will begin to leave at 9:30am

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Holy Redeemer School Angel Fund.