Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Frank R. “Lucky” Paswell, 62, of Wayne Twp. passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital following a lengthy illness. Lucky was born on August 13, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Frank A. and Kathryn A. Gibbons Paswell, Jr.. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1972, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. He had worked at McElwain Motors as the parts manager for many years, and then with Baierl Honda in Wexford as the parts manager for several years. Lucky also was a member of the Ellwood City Wolves Club…

Mr. Joseph C. DiFrischia, 59, of Sharon passed away in Mercer County. Joseph was born on August 6, 1957 in Rochester to the late Joseph M. Difrischia and Mary DiFrischia of Chippewa Twp.. He is a member of the Blackhawk High School class of 1975 and the Chippewa United Methodist Church. He had served with the United States Air Force from January 23, 1976 until his discharge on November 1, 1976 as a security specialist. A Barber by trade, Joe had been the owner and operator of Thorton Hall Barber Shop in Sharon for many years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing,…

Mr. Emmett A. D’Ambrosio, 89, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mr. D’Ambrosio was born on September 26, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Lizana Innocent D’Ambrosio, Sr.. Emmett is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1945 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. He enlisted with the U.S. Marines on July 5, 1945 and served until his discharge on October 19, 1945. Emmett then served with the United States Secret Service as a Special Agent for several years. He later worked for the Metropolitan Insurance Company,…

Mrs. Betty L. Olinger, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Mrs. Olinger was born on January 28, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Rena Lanam Greco. Betty had worked at the Blaire Nursing Home, and at the Oasis restaurant as a waitress. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church. Betty enjoyed karaoke, country music, and baking especially cakes. Betty is survived by her daughters, Kim Cody and Khristy Gaus of Ellwood City, her sons, Tony (Beth) Gaus of Beaver, and Brian Olinger of Chippewa…

Mr. Errol Lee Gebrosky, 67, of Grove City, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the Jameson Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gebrosky was born on March 23, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Archangel “Arkie” Russo Gebrosky, Sr.. Lee is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967. He also graduated from the New Castle Business School where he earned an Associates Degree in Accounting. Lee enlisted with the U.S. Army on April 15, 1969 and served until his discharge on February 14, 1970. He was awarded the National Defense…

Mr. Carl J. Thomas, Sr., 92, of Perry Twp. passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Mr. Thomas was born on August 28, 1924 in Grove City to the late Anthony F. and Lena DeMarsh Thomas. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. Carl enlisted with the U.S. Army Air Corp. on June 12, 1943 and served as a transport plane pilot in the South Pacific until his discharge in April of 1946. He had worked at the U.S. Steel Ellwood City plant until the mill closed. He then worked at Standard…

Mr. William G. Strouse, Jr., 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in the Sunnyview Nursing Home in Butler. Mr. Strouse was born on July 6, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late William G. and Agnes Leymarie Strouse, Sr.. Bill served with the U.S. Army from November 16, 1948 until his discharge on November 28,m 1951 with the 39th Field Artillery Battalion and held the rank of corporal. He was awarded the Japan Occupation Medal and the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze campaign stars. He had worked as a salesman and a Drivers Education…

Mrs., of Perry Twp. passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Mrs. Schotsch was born on June 14, 1932 in Ellwood City to the late Patsy and Jennie Navolio DiMasi. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1950, and had graduated from Business School. Betty had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, and later for the Ellwood City Area School District where she was an Elementary and High School secretary. She is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Betty enjoyed reading, crocheting, working puzzles, cooking, baking, and most of all spending time with…