Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Angelina M. “Angie” Esposito, 97, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, September 25, 2016 in the Avalon Nursing Center. Mrs. Esposito was born on June 21, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Sisto and Beatrice Faiola DeMauro. She had worked at Little Fellas in Ellport as a seamstress for several years. Angelina was also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Louis (Kimberly) Esposito of Stow, OH, and Michael (Lynda) Esposito of Ellwood City, her grandchildren, Amy Esposito, Jennifer (Ian) Craig, and Michelle (Bruce) Myers, and her great…

Mr. Ronald A. Perno, 58, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in the St. John’s Specialty Care Center. Ron was born on June 27, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late John J. and Antionette Malozzi Perno. He had graduated from the Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1976 where he studied carpentry. Ron is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. He had worked at Ellcast for 5 years, and for Ryan Homes in Beaver Falls and then in Florida for over 14 years as a carpenter. After moving back to Ellwood City in 2000, Ron…

Mr. Ronald K. Popoff, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in the Beaver Valley Nursing Center. Ron was born on August 19, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Kime L. and Mary Fenechi Popoff. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1969, and the Light House Assembly of God Church. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 27, 1969 and served until his discharge on October 1, 1971 during the Vietnam War. Ron had worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co. for 14 years as a machine operator, then…

Mrs. Marian S. “Helen” Costa, 96, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on August 14, 2016 in Laguna Woods, California, Mrs. Costa was born on December 23, 1919 in Branchton, Pa to the late Sabastian “Sam” and Josephine Buano Costa. She had attended Lincoln High School. Marian had worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a Clerk in New York City. While living in Ellwood City she was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She is also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees # 1588. Mrs. Costa is survived by her son, Samuel Barone of…

Mr. Thomas P. Costa, Jr., 66, of Wayne Twp. passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in the Allegheny General Hospital with by his loving family at his bedside. Tom was born on January 24, 1950 in Ellwood City to Thomas P. and Isabella D”Ambrosio Costa, Sr.. Tom is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967, and graduated from Case Western Reserve in 1971 with a degree in Health and Physical Education. He had worked for the Ellwood City Area School District as a Physical Education Teacher and assistant coach for the Junior High football team….

Mrs. Elaine Yarzebinski, 88, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Beaver Valley Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Born July 21, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Daniel and Aurelia Ungham Fenechi, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Yarzebinski. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine (Frank) Holby of Port Orange, FL, Janice Jubach of Beaver Falls, Bonnie (Samuel) Rubino of Port Orangge, FL, and Susan (David) Verone of Ellwood City, her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph (Adela) Yarzebinski of Wampum, her 12 grandchildren,…

Mrs. Jennie Lonnett, 102, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 in her residence with her loving children at her side. Mrs. Lonnett was born on March 11, 1914 in Ellwood City to the late Domenic and Flora innocent Teolis. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Holy Redeemer Parish. In her younger days, Jennie gave painting lessons, and delighted in walking to church every chance she got. She also enjoyed dancing with her husband Tony, sewing, and was a wonderful cook. She is a former member of…