Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. John Steele Smith, 89, of New Brighton passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 in the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls, Pa. Mr. Smith was born on November 14, 1926 to the late Melvin and Camella Steele Smith. John enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served from 1944 to 1946 as a Yeoman in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. John had worked at Westinghouse Corporation for 35 years. He also worked as a painter for many years. John was a hard worker, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughters,…

Mr. Ronald L. Stuck, 71, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Heritage Valley Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. Ronald was born on January 31, 1945 in Rochester to the late Leroy and Margie Mace Stuck. He is a member of the Beaver High School class of 1963. Ron also had attended Indiana State University for one year. He was the owner and operator of Stuck’s Water Conditioning for 23 years, and later worked as an advisor at group homes for life management in Beaver Falls for 7 years. He…

Mrs. Shirley E. Gearhart, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August, 8, 2016 in the Evergreen Nursing Center. Mrs. Gearhart was born on May 15, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Floyd and Mary Kathryn Antherson Smith, Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953, and the Christ Presbyterian Church. Shirley had worked at Loccisano’s Golden Dawn as a baker for 42 years. She enjoyed baking, but mostly spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Gearhart is survived by her daughters, Suellen (John) Dillon of Bridgeville, and Sally (Tim) Brandt of Ellwood City,…

Leonard L. Wolfe, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Leonard was born on April 1, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Frank F. and Nancy Russo Wolfe, Sr. Leonard enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp. in October of 1943 and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II with the rank of Sargent until his discharge in November of 1947. He reenlisted in 1950, during the Korean War, and served at Camp LeJune, NC where he trained new troops and held the rank of Staff Sargent. Leonard had…

Florence E. Bingle, 79, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Florence was born on Aug. 9, 1936 in Wurtemburg to the late William and Dorothy Dibell Bubb. Florence had worked at the Riverside High School in the cafeteria for 35 years as a cook. She enjoyed camping at her families camp in Kennerdell and traveling with her husband on his motorcycle. She is survived by her husband, Donald G. Bingle whom she married on Nov. 29, 1952, her daughter, Cathy (Ron) Huet of Lucinda, Pa., her son Donald (Carol) Bingle of Franklin,…

Robert M. Buzzelli, 73, of Perry Twp. passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 in the Butler Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born on Aug. 30, 1942 in New Castle to the late Domenik and Louise Capone Buzzelli. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960 Bob enlisted with the U.S. Army on March 12, 1964 and served with the Company A 20th Engineering Battalion until his discharge on March 3, 1966. He was awarded the Sharpshooter Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the Army, Bob worked at the…

Cheryl A. “Sherri” Craven Hampton, 55, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 in her residence. Cheryl was born on May 4, 1961 in Ellwood City to Robert G. and Carolyne D. Boy Craven of Perry Twp. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1979. She had worked at the former McDowell’s Hotel in Ellwood City as a waitress for six years. Since 2003 Cheryl has worked at Costco in Cranberry Twp., first as a cashier and most recently as a greeter. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all spending time with…

Josephine Lucille Eonta, of Ellwood City, died July 27, 2016. She was 90. She was born in Ambridge, Pa., on Sept. 16, 1925, just after her twin sister, Mary, the youngest of seven, Gerardo, Laura, Antoniette, Alfonso, Frank, and Mary: to parents who’d not been in America long. She was educated by the nuns of St. Veronica School and carried their lessons and stories with her the rest of her life. She was a product of her family, her heritage and her church–and she bore each as a matter of pride and identity. She told their stories–with all the flair…