Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Denise N. Allison, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at New Wilmington. Denise was born in Ellwood City to Charles and Martha (Dillaman) Allison on June 21st, 1952. She had worked at Medusa Cement, later known as C-Mex, for many years as an equipment operator. She was active in sports having played for the Hazel Manor Women’s Softball Team and Pool Team. She was preceded in death by her sister Charlene Allison and brother-in-law Gerald Hess. Denise is survived by her parents, sisters Susan Hess and Barb…

Linda L. Halt, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June, 30th, 2026 at her residence. Linda is the daughter of the late John and Vincie (Perno) Court born on October 28th, 1951 in Ellwood City. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1969, was Catholic by faith, and a wonderful homemaker. She loved reading and time spent with her loving family. She is survived by her daughters Lisa (Temple) McAllister of Ellwood City and Shay (Robert) Romano Jr. of Chewton, sons John (Hope) Miles of North Sewickley Township and Joe Court-Miles of Aliquippa, grandchildren;…

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” J. Pullion, 92, of Ellwood City and formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at the Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in East Palestine, Ohio. Betty was born on June 6th, 1934 in New Brighton to the late Milon and Emily (Carevic) Fabyanic. She graduated from New Brighton High School with the class of 1952. She was the co-owner/operator of Pullion’s Market along side her late husband James in New Brighton until her retirement. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and…

John A. “Jam” Mohr, 74, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Born on July 23, 1951, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late Geraldine Maggi Mohr and John R. Mohr. John was the devoted husband and best friend of Deborah Lee (Fusco) Mohr, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life. Together they built a loving family that was the center of his world. He is survived by his beloved children, Stephanie N. (Mohr) Kelosky and Brian M. (Lindsay) Mohr. Nothing…

Charles “Charlie” Stuart Prestopine, 89, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife, Phyllis, and devoted family and friends. Born in Flemington, N. J., a descendant of famed Cavalry General J. E. B. Stuart and raised in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Charlie was the son of the late Joseph and Marie Stuart Prestopine. He and his beloved wife, Phyllis, moved to Hackettstown from Teaneck, NJ, in 1969, establishing deep roots in the Hackettstown community they would call home for over five decades. A respected educator by profession, Charlie earned…

Mr. Joseph “Joe” R. Raman, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Mr. Raman was born in Ellwood City on April 5th, 1939 to the late William and Nad Lena (Regna) Raman Sr.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. Over the years Joe worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, Koppel Steel, and Halstead Industries. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, and an active member of Camp Lease Associates out of Grand Valley, PA. An outdoorsman,…

Mrs. Connie Kreshon, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Township surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kreshon was born in Ellwood City on January 17th, 1941 the daughter of the late John and Laura (D’Angelo) DiBuono. She had graduated from Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden with the class of 1958 and later from Duquesne University where she earned a degree in education. Over the years she worked at Highland School later known as Blackhawk School District, Ellwood City Area School District, and Riverside School District having taught World…

Michelle L. Farone, 51, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Michelle was born in New Castle on September 20th, 1974 to Rita (Siesing) Farone with whom she resided and the late George “Tippy” Farone Jr.. In 1992 she graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech where she studied health assistance and later from the New Castle Beauty Academy where she studied cosmetology. She had worked at Lori L’s and Famous Hair as a beautician. Michelle is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She is a die-hard Pittsburgh…

Steven “Steve” Bernard Vardzel, 57, of Portersville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, at AHN Allegheny General. He was born on July 25th,1968, in Pittsburgh, PA to Kathy Lynne (Wasko) Vardzel and the late Bernard Joseph Vardzel. Steve was a graduate of Slippery Rock High School and attended Butler Community College and IUP. He worked for various transportation companies in the western PA/eastern Ohio area. Steve was a member of the Ellwood-Parian Lodge No. 599 and New Castle Consistory. Steve Vardzel is survived by his wife Beth (Hogue) Vardzel, sons Elijah (Gabby) Vardzel, and Alexander Vardzel. Granddaughters…

Mrs. Patricia Lee Annarumo, 83, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 at her residence in New Castle. Patricia was born on October 8th, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Edward and Verda (Bosley) Streit. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1961. For many years she worked at the former Ellwood City Hospital in the dietary department. Patty is survived by her daughter, Gina Mattola of Chippewa Township, son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Debbie Recce of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Kera Recce (Joey Galmarini), Tamra (Chad) Parise, Tonya (Cory) Wreitmeyer, Steven…