Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

Mrs. Shelby J. Hall, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024, her 80th birthday, at her residence. Shelby was born on November 11th, 1944 in Fair Oaks, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph J. and Yetta J. (Baker) Jacobs. She worked at Kroger’s in Chippewa and Franklin Township in the Deli, Peebles Department Store, and for Ellwood City Area School District as a crossing guard for 10 years. Shelby is a member of the Municipal Women’s Club and the Lillyville Church of God. She enjoyed bowling, scrap booking, and traveling. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Hoak,…

Mr. Ronald L. Riccardo, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at the VA Hospital H.J. Heinz Campus. Mr. Riccardo was born on September 22nd, 1950 in Ellwood City to the late Armond H. “Hardy” and Angeline (Labor) Riccardo. Ron graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Levittown, PA with the class of 1969. During his senior year of high school he started the high school work program at US Steel, Fairless Works and worked there for 45 years. After he retired Ron moved back to his beloved hometown of Ellwood City, PA. After graduation Ron…

James Edward Jones, 72, of Chippewa Twp. Pennsylvania, formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, went to the Lord on November 3, 2024, at AHN Wexford Hospital in Wexford, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in 1952 in Glassport, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Rodger and Olivia (Welsh) Jones of McKeesport. A graduate of McKeesport Area Senior High School, Jim received an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State – McKeesport in 1989. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Navy, serving as an avionics technician, working on various electronic systems for the…

Mrs. Mary C. (Urgitus) Schaffer, 59, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born December 17th, 1964 in Beaver Falls, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. and Anna M. (Lindsay) Urgitus. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Mark J. Urgitus and Robert T “Bobby U.” Urgitus and her stepsons Robert Schaffer and Frank A. Schaffer Jr.. She is survived by her husband Frank A. Schaffer, devoted son Tyler A. Schaffer of Ellwood City, daughter Jaclyn Urgitus of…

Paul E. Bubb, Jr., 49, of Utica, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at the Edison Manor in New Castle following a 6 month illness. Paul was born in Ellwood City on April 21st, 1975 to Paul E. Bubb, Sr. of Utica and the late Deborah A. (Tindall) Bubb. He is a member of the Laurel High School class of 1994. Following graduation Paul was hired by W.W. Williams Diesel Mechanic Shop where most recently he was working as a shop supervisor. An outdoorsman, Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV riding, and playing pool. He also is a…

Ms. Mary Ann Hilliard, 54, of New Castle passed away on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at Edison Manor. Mary was born on October 18th, 1969 in Ellwood City to the late Russell W. and Theodora F. (Lutz) Hilliard Sr. She enjoyed being on social media such as instagram and tik-tok, watching various videos for entertainment. She is survived by her sister, Richelle Owens of Ellwood City, and brothers, Russell Hilliard Jr., and Mike (Janet) Hilliard of Arvada, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Ronald and Terry Hilliard, sister-in-law, Teresa Hilliard and brother-in-law, John Owens. As per…

Ms. Helen G. Mantz, 98, of Ellwood City, passed away on October 14th, 2024 at her residence. Helen was born on November 11th, 1925 in Ellwood City to the late James and Mary (Minnocci) Mantz. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941. Helen belonged to Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, and was also a Christian Mother. She starting working for Shapiro’s Dress Shop in 1942, and eventually bought the business upon the previous owner’s retirement. Once hers, she renamed the business “Helen’s Dress Shop, Bridal and Formal” and remained in business until her retirement, at…

Mrs. Kathryn Jeanne Manzo, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on October 10th, 2024 at her residence. Kathryn was born on December 9th, 1948, in Beaver, to the late Michael and Elsie (McConnell) Landman. She was a graduate of Riverside High School. Kathryn worked as a cook at Cully’s Restaurant in Ellport, Fray’s Restaurant, and the Ellwood Hot Dog Shop, which later became, Breakfast and Burgers, all on Lawrence Avenue. Kathryn enjoyed reading, gardening, candy-making, and most of all, spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Manzo of Ellwood City, whom she married on October…