Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Rita V. Bartolomeo, 84, of Northview Estates Ellwood City, formerly Ellport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 surrounded by family at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Rita is preceded in death by her husband Daniel E. Bartolomeo Sr. who passed away on March 31st, 2014. Rita was born on June 11th, 1941 to the late James and Yolanda (Ricci) Carrozza. She grew up in Ellwood City and was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1959. Rita was a volunteer at the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary and the former Holy Redeemer Bazaar. She is a member of…

Judith A. Ketterer, 74, of Ellport passed away on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a long battle with cancer. Judy was born in Ellwood City on October 29th, 1950 the daughter of the late George M. and Jean M. (Frazier) Ketterer Sr.. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1968 and graduated from United Hospital School of Radiology in Beaver Falls. On August 5th, 1974 Judy enlisted with the United States Air Force and served as a radiologic specialist at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota until…

Ms. Rita K. Kennard, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at her residence. Rita was born in Ellwood City on February 6th, 1958 to the late Katheryn (Santillo) Kennard and Charles Kennard. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1976 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Rita had worked at the Beaver Valley Power Station in Shippingport as an armed security guard. She led a quiet simple humble life who loved animals, enjoyed listening to Christian music, thirsted for reading material that gave her insight to God especially the…

Mr. Lawrence E. Leggiero, 83, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Leggiero was born on August 28th, 1941 in Ellwood City the son of the late John and Louise (Desanzo) Leggiero. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959, and later from Geneva College and Penn State University where he majored in engineering. Larry had worked for Carl Baker Architects and Lynch Architects until his retirement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Carol Ann (Gustafson) whom he married on…

Mr. Marino A. Parascenzo, 95, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Home. Born August 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Demeterio and Dena (DePaul) Parascenzo. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he served in the United States Air Force before earning a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Penn State University. Marino spent his career as a sports journalist, writing for the Ellwood City Ledger and New Castle News before retiring from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as an award-winning writer. He received the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award and was recognized by the…

Mrs. Patricia A. D’Ambrosio, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, August 21st, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. D’Ambrosio is the daughter of the late Delmar A. and Alberta (Wigton) Wiley Sr. born in Ellwood City on December 25th, 1943. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. On August 31st, 1963 Patty married the love of her life Raymond D’Ambrosio. She had worked and retired from Wesco in both New Brighton and Youngstown. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer…

Denise L. Corwin, 63, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 at the Grove at New Wilmington. Denise was born on September 11th, 1961 in New Castle to Darl John “Jack” Allen of Perry Township and the late Dorothy Jane (Galbreath) Fernandez. She had worked at the Wolverine Restaurant and most recently at the Sons of Italy #608 in Ellwood City as a bartender. Denise loved the outdoors and enjoyed crafts and going to flea markets. She is survived by her father, son, Tom Corwin of Ellwood City,  her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jason and Taina Fernandez of…

Richard B. Fec, 63, of Wayne Township passed away on Monday, August 18th, 2025 at the AHN Wexford Hospital. Richard was born in Ambridge on April 21st, 1962 to Zvonimire “Bella” (Krog) Fec and the late Berislav Fec. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1980 and later from Penn State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Rich had worked as a project manager for various construction company’s and most recently for John Maielli Painting. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where he taught baptism classes and was the Alter…