Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Doris “Granny” Bellian Magill, 102, the matriarch of her family, peacefully passed away to be with her Lord on Monday, January 29th, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 20th, 1921 to the late Howard and Flossie (Nye) Wright in Fombell where she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Magill attended Lillyville Church of God. She was an avid Bible reader who loved sharing her faith. A lifelong homemaker, her greatest joy was being with her family and friends and helping and serving others. She was a beautiful lady inside and out…

Mrs. Arlene M. “Pinky” Maielli, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Maielli was born in Ellwood City to the late Albert and Mary E. (Onada) Siesing on December 5th, 1936. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954 and has served for many years as an officer and organizer of the class’s annual reunion. Pinky had worked at Fashion Bug at the Franklin Twp. Plaza as a salesperson. She enjoyed painting and crafting of which she designed holiday themed ties, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and ceramics. She had been…

Mr. George R. “Rick” Miller, 74, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15th, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Miller was born on May 19th, 1949 to the late George R. and Geraldine (Walton) Miller Sr.. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1968. Rick worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill until it closed and then at Koppel Steel in both Ambridge and Koppel as a super craft, which included welding, pipe fitting, and maintenance mechanic. After retiring from Koppel Steel Rick worked as a parts runner for Advanced Auto in…

Paul A. Stefura, 62, of Ellport, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2024, at his home. Paul was born on January 8th, 1961 in Ellwood City to Paul and Joyce (Agostinelli) Stefura. He graduated from Big Beaver High School with the class of 1979 and from Technician Trade School in 1982. After school, Paul enlisted with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1986, after serving 4 years with the engineers as a plumber, with the rank of SP4. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Army Lapel Button. Paul was…

Mary Ann Fascetti, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at her residence. Mary was born in New Castle on April 17th, 1964 to the late John and Mary (Stoughton) McCurdy. She graduated from Slippery Rock High School with the class of 1982 and from Shenango Valley School of Business in 1992. Mary loved all animals and the wonders of nature. She is survived by her daughters, Richelle McCall of New Castle, Casey McCall and her companion Robert Bissell of Weirton, West Virginia, Autumn (Mark) Akins of Scott Twp., and Annabelle Fascetti also of Scott Twp.,…

Mother Elizabeth, née Helen Mann Lutz, 96, fell asleep in the Lord just prior to the Liturgy on the Feast of Theophany, January 6, 2024, at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA, where she has lived and served for the past 43 years. Born May 15, 1927 in Methuen, Massachusetts, she earned Bachelors and Masters degrees, as well as an RN nursing license. She was a talented writer, poet and pianist. The book she wrote and illustrated for her own children many years ago, Micha Mouse, was recently published and is sold in the monastery bookstore. At…

Mrs. Delida P. Viccari formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on January 4th, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Delida was born on August 4th, 1933 in New Castle to the late Domenic and Catherine (Adamo) Tommelleo. She graduated from New Castle High School and then from St. Francis nursing school. Delida went on to become a registered nurse, working in the maternity ward of Mary Evan’s Hospital and later at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She was a “pet-lover” and liked to crochet. Delida was known…

Carl Koziar, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 art UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Carl was born in Ellwood City on November 5th, 1956 to the late George and Charlotte (McClelland) Koziar. He had graduated from Riverside High School and later from Capital Campus of Penn State University in August of 1978. Carl was a hard worker. He became a millwright welder in the maintenance department at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill. He then worked at the Alaron Corporation as operations manager. Most recently, until he retired last year, he was the owner…

It is with complete sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Bonnie M. Poff, 77 of Franklin Township, on December 31st, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. Poff was born on October 20th, 1946 in Calumet, Pennsylvania to Frank and Zethel (Weightman) Emanuel. She graduated from Hurst (Mt. Pleasant) High School and from Indiana University where she earned her master’s degree in Elementary Education, which was where she met her husband, Mike. Mrs. Poff taught elementary and middle school at both Riverside, and Holy Redeemer Catholic School. She was the first women to serve in the Riverside District…