Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Russell A. Pelligrene, 75, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Russell was born in Beaver Falls on June 11th, 1950 to the late Frank “Geene” and Julia (Hawrylak) Pelligrene. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968 and attended Edinboro University. Russell had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel, was a self employed contractor, and following his retirement he worked at Pitt Raceway in the maintenance department. He is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Russell…

Mrs. Sandra L. York, 66, of Edinburg passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 12th, 2025. Mrs. York was born on May 2nd, 1959 in Ellwood City the daughter of the late Richard and Nancy J. (Lample) Husing. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1977 and attended the Lillyville Church of God. Sandra worked as a manger at Four Seasons Flea Market in Youngstown and as a supervisor at Walmart in Union Township. Her passions where going to casinos, playing bingo, hunting, gardening, cooking, baking, and most of all time spent with her family….

Mr. Cecil D. Miller, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mr. Miller was born in Ellwood City on March 31st, 1946 to the late W. Cecil and Pearl (Duncan) Miller. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1964. Cecil had worked for U.S. Steel in Ellwood City for 10 years, owner and operator of Miller Printing which was located on Fifth St. in Ellwood City for 10 years, the Ellwood City Forge for 10 years, and Badger Industries until retiring in 2014. He also…

Mr. John E. Schilling, 100, of Harmony passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Schilling was the son of the late James and Margaret (Bach) Schilling, Sr. born on August 22nd, 1924 in Pittsburgh. At the age of 15 John took a train to the state of Washington to join the CCC (civilian conservation corps). After 2 years he returned to Pittsburgh and went to work for the Penn Central Railroad first as a laborer and later as a foreman. He retired from the rail yard in Conway in 1984. He is a member of…

Mrs. Louise P. (DeCarbo) Massung of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Kadima at Harmony after a courageous battle with MDS. Louise was born on April 2nd, 1939, in Ellwood City to the late Angelo and Frances (DeMauro) DeCarbo. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She worked at ESB Bank for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Ellwood City Art Club and served as treasurer for the club. Through the years, she had…

Mrs. Joanne T. Lasso, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Lasso was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Bjanitch) Ciotto born on June 20th, 1931 in New Castle. She had graduated from New Castle High School. Over the years, Joanne worked at Rockwell in New Castle, Harmony Castings both as a secretary and later retired from SAE International where she worked as a meeting planner. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers and the Ladies…

Michael L. Lance, 57, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, May 30th,2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh with his family by his side. Born May 29th, 1968, he is the son of Raymond and Margaret (Peggy) Lance of Ellwood City. After graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1986, he continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh earning a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1990, followed by 25 years as Chief Deputy Engineer of the Media Bureau for the FCC in Washington D.C. Michael was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, boating, the Steelers and especially…

Mrs. LuAnn Santillo, 71, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born March 9th, 1954, in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Harry and Louise Seibel. She was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She graduated from New Brighton High School in 1972. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Edinboro University. She completed her graduate work in the master’s program at the University of Pittsburgh, studying Early Childhood Education. LuAnn’s passion for…

Mrs. Leona W. Wolfe, 100, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, May 29th, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Wolfe was born in Ellwood City on February 21st, 1925 to the late Stanislaw and Caroline (Pogozelec) Sutkowski. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. Prior to getting married, Leona worked for U.S. Steel in Ellwood City as a secretary. Leona is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She also is one of the last “Pierogi Ladies” from the former St….

Mrs. Edna G. (Sullivan) Funari, 91, passed away on May 24, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 5, 1933, in Ellwood City, PA, daughter of the late Alfred and Edna Sullivan. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness touched all who knew and loved her. Edna enjoyed the time she spent working at Holy Redeemer Social Services, where she loved helping the community. Yet her greatest joy came from being with her family. She reveled in her role as wife, mother, and “Grammy.” Left to honor Edna’s memory…