Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Dorene McLaughlin, 61, of North Sewickley Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Dorene was born in Ellwood City on April 28th, 1961 to Gloria (Popoff) Arkwright and the late Robert D. McLaughlin. She had attended Riverside High School and graduated from Beaver County Community College with a degree in Phlebotomy. For the past 24 years Dorene worked at U.S. Gypsum in Aliquippa as a lab technician. In her earlier years she served as a Rainbow Worthy Advisor. She is survived by her mother Gloria and step-father Bill Arkwright of North Sewickley Township, daughter Adrian Searle…

Frank R. Lagana, 69, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Frank was born on June 22nd, 1955 to the late Frank G. and Mary (Lasso) Lagana in Ellwood City. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973 and is Catholic by faith. Frank had worked at Nalco for 33 years and was the co-owner and operator of the Keystone Bar for the past 25 years. He enjoyed watching football and baseball, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates, gardening, playing the harmonica and was an avid Allman Brothers…

Mrs. Betty L. Fury, 97, passed away December 8, 2024, in Butler, PA, at the Advanced Care Center where she was undergoing rehabilitation to regain walking skills. She was born September 8, 1927, to the late Raymond S. and Mary Agnes (Phelps) Wiltrout. Betty enjoyed baking and made many kinds of homemade bread, which was made from scratch. Her last batch of bread was baked for Thanksgiving in 2023. Betty also baked many wedding cakes throughout the years. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1945. She married Charles H. Fury July 7, 1947 and together they…

Andrew R. Valentino, 28, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at his residence. Andrew was born in Ellwood City on May 12th, 1996 to Andrew and Elaine (Hawke) Valentino of Ellport. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 2014 and later earned an Associates Degree in Para-Legal from the Bradford School in Pittsburgh. Since 2017 Andrew has worked as the manager at Habitual Glass in Ellwood City. In his younger years he enjoyed drag racing and is a member of both IHRA and NHRA. He is survived by his parents, his girlfriend…

Darla J. Anderson, 76, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at her residence in New Castle. Darla was born in Ellwood City on July 14th, 1948 to the late Milton C. and Gertrude M. (Cragle) Anderson. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966, Geneva College with a degree in elementary education, and from Duquesne University with a Master’s Degree in Education. Darla worked for Butler, East Liverpool, OH, and retired in McKeesport as a school teacher. She also became a beloved substitute teacher to all of her students. She is a…

Joseph P. Genova, 72, of Butler, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Joe was born on June 30, 1952, in Ellwood City, to the late Frank and Laura (Lagana) Genova. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970, where he met his soulmate, Karen Foley, of 56 years, and worked for P & LE Railroad. He then graduated from New Castle Beauty School. Joe owned and operated Genova Hair Salon in Zelienople, PA, for over 25 years and was a Farmers Insurance Agent for 10 years. Joe was known for…

George Laverne Brenneman, 95, of Princeton, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Saturday, November 23, 2024. George was born May 24, 1929 to the late John and Geraldine (Newton) Brenneman of Portersville. He was the oldest of six children, proceeded in death by Bruce Brenneman of Houghton, New York, Jarvis Brenneman of Greenville, South Carolina and Gail Nichols Peoples of New Wilmington, PA. Surviving sisters are Audrey Kay (Dick) Erb of Spokane, Washington and Brenda Brenneman of Mars, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Muddy Creek High School, George attended John Brown University in Arkansas to pursue a…

Mr. Eugene V. “Bud” Dimeo, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at Harmony Hills Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wexford. Mr. Dimeo was born in Ellwood City on May 30th, 1935 to the late Dr. Eugene L. and Gladys L. (Johnson) Dimeo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953 and had attended Geneva College. Bud enlisted with the United States Army in May of 1958 and served until his honorable discharge on August 8th, 1962 earning the rank of SP4. He served with the 475th Quartermaster Company at Fort…

Mrs. Olive Lee “Huddy” White, 93, formerly of Perry Township passed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Mrs. White was born in New Brighton on September 9th, 1931 to the late Irvin L. and Marion Frances (Holbrook) Bonzo. She is a member of the New Brighton High School class of 1949, and was a member of the Wurtemburg Methodist Church. Over the years Huddy worked at Passavant Retirement Community, Airway Luggage, school bus drive for Zona’s Busing, and as a self-employed care giver for the elderly. She had member ships with the Ellwood…