Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Ms. Ruth V. Bell, 63, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in the UPMC Magee Hospital. Ruth was born on July 15, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Lewis and Geraldine Alben Bell Johnston. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1971, and attended the Cincinnati Bible College for 1 year. Ruth then earned her Degree in Education from Geneva College. She had worked as a substitute teacher for over thirty years for the New Castle School District at the elementary level. She is an active member of the First Christian…

Mrs. Normajean Lonkert, 90, of Franklin Twp., formerly North Sewickley Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in the Heritage Valley Medical Center Emergency Room. Mrs. Lonkert was born on October 12, 1926 in Beaver Falls to the late Henry and Mary Thompson Bischoff. She had attended Beaver Falls High School. Normajean had worked at the Beaver Valley medical Center in the admissions department as a clerk for many years. She is a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Franklin Twp.. She also enjoyed reading, and sewing. Mrs. Lonkert is survived by her daughters, Dana (Charles) Altsman…

Mr. Fred Cistolo, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in the LaCasa Personnel Care Home in New Castle. Mr. Cistolo was born on December 21, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late Carmine R. and Elvira Rotolo Cistolo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1947, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. He served with the U.S. Army from June 11, 1947 until his discharge on December 10, 1948 in Alaska with the 2nd Battalion, Headquarters Company 23rd infantry. He had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill for many years….

Mrs. Angeline J. Eckman, 85, of Ellwood City, formerly of Chippewa Twp., passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Eckman was born on May 31, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Rocca A. and Theresa Choff Manzo, Sr.. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School, and a former member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church. She loved to go dancing, traveling, and being with her family. Mrs. Eckman is survived by her daughter, Denise Sebastian of Erie, her son, Matthew Eckman of Big Beaver Boro, her grandchildren, Ian Sebastian and Thomas Sebastian, and her brothers,…

Mrs. Carol Ann Buzzelli, 71, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Buzzelli was born on April 24, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Robert and Sara Houk Lambert. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963. Carol had worked at Loccisano’s Grocery Store, and presently at Giant Eagle in Franklin Twp. in the customer service department. She is a member of the West Minister United Presbyterian Church in New Brighton where she served as a deacon and helped with the soup kitchen. Carol also did missionary work…

Mr. Lester C. Ruby, 93, of Koppel passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Lester was born on December 20, 1923 in Koppel to the late Norman S. and Anna Baker Ruby. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on February 22, 1943 and served with the Head Quarter Company 2nd Battalion 71st Infantry of the 44th Division until his discharge on November 6, 1945. He fought in the battles of the Rhineland, Northern Europe, and Central Europe and was awarded 3 bronze stars, and the combat infantryman badge. Lester had worked at Geneva Paint &…

Mrs. June A. Hudson, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. June was born on June 13, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late John and Ruby Butler Murphy. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1945. June had worked at the Ellwood City Glass Plant, Blair Personal Care Home, Cully’s Restaurant, and the Hazel Manor as a cook. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and going to casinos. She is survived by her sons, John (Judy) Swesey of Greensburg, and Gary (Sandy) Hudson of Beaver Falls, and…

Mrs. Carol Ann Buzzelli, 71, of Perry Twp. Passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Buzzelli was born on April 24, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Robert and Sara Houk Lambert. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963. Carol Had worked at Loccisano’s Grocery Store, and presently at Giant Eagle in Franklin Twp. in the customer service department. She is a member of the West Minister United Presbyterian Church in New Brighton where she served as a deacon and helped with the soup kitchen. Carol also did missionary work…

Mrs. Lori S. Hulick, 54, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in her residence. Lori was born on May 6, 1962 in Ellwood City to the late Anthony and Betty J. Rutter DeFonde. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1980, and also graduated from Computer Tech. in Pittsburgh. She worked as a stay at home mom where she helped run her families rental property business. She attended the Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, and her greatest joy was baking cookies for and spending time with her granddaughter Charlee. She is…