Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Robert James Sutkowski, 89, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16th, 2024 at Northview Estates surrounded by his family members, while listening to his favorite polka music. Robert was born on May 18th, 1934 in Ellwood City to the late Stanislaw and Caroline (Pogozelec) Sutkowski. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952, where he was captain of the football team. He was a stand-out center player and was offered scholarships to Duke, Notre Dame, and others. Robert worked at Aetna Standard as a machinist for over 30 years until the closure of…

John Douglas McClaren, 52, of Ellwood City passed away at his residence on Monday, February 12th, 2024. John was born in Pittsburgh on March 27th, 1971 to the late Carl and Rita (Schmidt) McClaren Sr.. He is a member of the Fox Chapel High School class of 1989. For the past 26 years John worked at VEKA Inc. in Fombell where he was the Lead Production Tuning Technician. John was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan who enjoyed golfing especially with his brother-in-law and father-in-law. He also is a member of the IMBS Club in Koppel where he loved to play…

Mrs. Pauline Selva, 95, a cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt passed away peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her family’s love. Pauline was born November 30, 1928 in Ellwood City, PA, to the late Nicholas Lewchenko and Barbara (Cieply) Lewchenko. She attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the concert choir, as music was always her passion. She was a parishioner of St. Agatha Church and was employed in Ellwood City. (GC Murphy’s, The Ellwood Knitting Mill, and the Ellwood City Hospital). She could warm your heart with…

Mr. William “Bill” L. Atkinson Jr. of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a 3-year illness. William was born in New Castle on July 10, 1943 to the late William L. and Margaret (Hinkle) Atkinson Sr.. Bill graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and earned an Associate Degree from the Beaver County Community College. He was employed by the former B&W Steel Mill in the cold draw department, and later by the Ellwood City Area School District as a custodian. Throughout his life he was…

Deblin E. Stoops, 50, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at Family Hospice in Lawrenceville. Deblin was born in Butler on September 4th, 1973 to Aaron Stoops of North Sewickley Twp. and the late Elizabeth (Parks) Rudy. She had worked as a Certified Nurses Aid at various healthcare facilities in the area. She is survived by her father and step-mother Aaron and Ellie (Lee) Stoops of North Sewickley Twp., step-father Gary Rudy of McDonald, Ohio, daughters Hope Stoops of Ellwood City and Savannah McClain of Pittsburgh, sons Austin McClain, Nigel McClain, and Marshall McClain all of Ellwood…

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” S. Carsele, 78, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at the Grove in Harmony. Mrs. Carsele was born in McKeesport to the late Bernard L. and Edna G. (Dombeck) Kuben on April 8th, 1945. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She had worked for the Ellwood City Forge since 1963 at first as a receptionist and later in the quality control department as a certification clerk until she retired in 2015. Kathy also was the Ellwood City Area Local Registrar…

Ms. Rose L. Parisi, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Rose was born on October 18th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Armando and Lena (Vitullo) Parisi. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972. Rose worked at Leeds & Northrop/Heraus as a production supervisor, and later as a manager at Mundo’s Auto & Cycle Detail & Sales Inc.. Rose enjoyed baking, and most of all, spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughters, Amanda and…

David A. Raisley, 56, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. David was born in New Brighton on July 30th, 1967 to the late William J. Raisley Jr. and his beloved mother Janet L. (Rexroad) Raisley. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1986. Dave enjoyed watching football, old movies and radio shows, and WWE wrestling especially the Undertaker. He is survived by his sisters Karen (Derek) Blatchford of Ellwood City, Sherry (Wade) Barto of Knox, Pa, and Paula Raisley of Pittsburgh, his…

Mrs. Marian Gib, 100, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at her residence. Marian was born on February 25th, 1923 in Aliquippa, Pa. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Vanga) Radut. To live to be 100 was something Marian was very proud of. Marian was married to George Gib Sr. on September 18th, 1949. He preceded her in death on January 19th, 1983. She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, and lifelong member of the St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church in Ellwood City. She will be greatly missed by her…