Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Alfred M. Aniceti, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital Emergency Room. Alfred was born on July 22, 1924 in New Castle to the late Giovanni and Camille Peltier Aniceti. During his youth, Alfred joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal program that allowed teenagers to work on public related projects. He then served with the American Merchant Marines from May 14, 1943 until his discharge on July 5, 1945. Alfred was awarded the Merchant Marine Emblem, Atlantic War Zone Bar, Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar and the Combat Bar…

Mary C. Yerace, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the Evergreen Nursing Center. Mary was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Pietro and Carmen DeJonghe. She had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Christian Assembly Church. Mary had worked at Ellwood Dustproof, and then as a cook for Mary’s Pizza, IMB Frays and JoAnn McNutt’s Catering Service. She was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan, and mostly enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her sons, Robert Yerace, and Raymond (Missy) Yerace both of…

Charles A. “Chuck” Casuccio, Jr., of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Chuck was born on Aug. 18, 1940 to the late Charles A. and Catherine Hilda Myers Casuccio, Sr. He had attended Lincoln High School. Chuck worked as an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He had also studied to become an airplane pilot. He enjoyed working on vehicles and traveling. A devote Christian, Chuck was a very caring and giving person that will be sadly missed. Chuck is survived by his daughters, Susan Casuccio of Wayne…

Victoria A. Landolfi, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the Jameson Care Center. Victoria was born on Sept. 15, 1926 in New Castle to the late Frank and Philomenia DeRobbio Comparone. She is a member of the New Castle High School class of 1943, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had worked as a legal secretary for various attorneys in New Castle and Ellwood City. Victoria is survived by her daughters, Roseann (John) Monti of Meadville and Phyllis Jean Varrati of North Canton, Ohio, her son, David C. Landolfi of Shenango Twp., her grandchildren,…

Justin R. Lively, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Justin was born on Nov. 5, 1992 in Beaver to Rick Lively of Aliquippa and Deborah Berline Lively of Monaca. He had attended the Central Valley High School. Justin is survived by his parents, his maternal grandmother, Shirley Berline of New Brighton, his sisters, Heather (Brian) Anderson of Rogers, Ohio, Ashley Vankirk of Beaver Falls, and Brittany Lively of Koppel, and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eleanor and James Lively, and his maternal grandfather, Charles Berline. Visitation will be held…

Alfred N. Sberna, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born on Oct. 24, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late Virgilio and Lisena Foiani Sberna. Alfred is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1942. On June 21, 1943 he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served with the 75th Bomb Squadron until his discharge on March 12, 1946 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. Following his service…

Ann A. Kovach, 101, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 in the Northview Estates. Ann was born on July 17, 1914 in Ellwood City to the late Pavel and Constance Crych Voitowich. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, Ann was a devoted and supportive wife to her husband Martin. She was a knowledgeable cook, and enjoyed traveling to California to visit with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Constance (Richard) Mank of El Cerrito, Calif., her son, Edward (Kathleen) Kovach of Chevy Chase, Md., her grandchildren, Nancy Mank,…

Anthony “Nanu” Franz, 78, of Koppel passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Tony was born on Nov. 16, 1937 in Serra San Bruna, Italy to the late Frank and Carmella Valenti Semi. Anthony came to America in 1954. He worked for the Frank Ceriani Construction Co. in Beaver Falls until he retired in 1997. He is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Name Society of the Holy Redeemer Parish. He also is a member of the Labor Union #833 in New Brighton. Tony had built two homes for his wife…

Joan M. Fotia, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in her residence with her loving family at her side. Joan was born on Dec. 4, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Cecil (Cesare) and Loretta Vita Berry Giardine. Joan is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1946, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had worked at the Manos Theater and National Plumbing as a secretary for several years. She later worked as a seamstress for Fotia Bros. for numerous years. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Joan enjoyed sewing, decorating and…