Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Frank D’Ambrosio, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at his residence. Mr. D’Ambrosio was born on May 9th, 1937 in Perry Twp. to the late Frank and Lizana (Innocent) D’Ambrosio, Sr. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. Frank had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in West Mayfield in the cold draw department as a tube grinder until he retired. He was a Christian by faith. He loved to fish and hunt and loved reading about cars. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler’s, Pirate’s, and Penguin’s fan….

Vincenzo “Vinny” Riccio, 71, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 29, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on October 31, 1952, in Ellwood City, PA to the late Antonio “Nino” and Aurora (Di Battista) Riccio, Vinny was a well-known businessman, owning and operating Vinny’s Restaurant and Pizzeria with his wife Patty since 1980. Vinny was a graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1971, a student-athlete, Vinny was a member of the varsity football team. He continued his education at Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri and was the kicker on…

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Karin Marie Nussbaum. Karin was born in Germany on March 12, 1957, to Hans and Erna (Belka) Nussbaum and came to America as a nine-month old. She grew up in Ellwood City in a happy neighborhood. She graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1977 and later from Jameson Nursing School in New Castle. She became a cardiac nurse and worked in Central Medical Hospital in Pittsburgh for a number of years. ln her youth, she loved camping, hiking and riding horses. Later she learned to love long-stitch embroidery and…

Joseph A. Brady, 43, of Ellwood City passed away on December 14th, 2023 at his residence. Joe was born on November 6th, 1980 in Warren, OH to Ernest F. Brady Sr. and Robin Showman. His biggest interests were his family, especially his children. Joe will be deeply missed. He is survived by his mother, Robin of Burghill, OH, fiance, Ale Bieselt, daughter, Tesla Brady, son, Ernie Brady all of Ellwood City, brother, Robert Brady of Burghill, OH, and his sister, Melissa Helburg of Transfer. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest, and brother, Ernest F. Brady Jr.. A…

Mary K. “Poppy” Quintanilla, 74, of Ellport passed away on December 6th, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Mary was born on May 10th, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late John “Radar” and Louise M. (Barbarti) Mazzant. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Mary worked locally as a hairstylist at various shops, as a baker at the Chef D.A.Q. & Co. where she would assist in wedding cake designing and catering, in Ellwood City, and lastly, at Passavant Retirement Home in the dietary Department. Her passion was baking, especially ginger bread houses. She enjoyed spending quality…

Mrs. Charlene V. Fife, 63, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Fife was born on October 3rd 1960 in Ellwood City the daughter of Norma (Eidenmiller) Johnston of Ellwood City. Charlene had worked at Romar Textile in Ellport and later at Wolverine Plastics. She is a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club, Hungarian Home, Sons of Italy #608, MOOSE Lodge #93, and Ellwood City Women’s Pool League. She enjoyed motorcycle riding, going with her daughter on their annual casino trip, and shooting pool. She will be sadly missed by her…

Mrs. Betty Ann Brown, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on December 1st, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Township. Mrs. Brown was born on September 16th, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Thomas L. and Pearl J. (Lasso) Beatrice. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. In her earlier years she worked at Jackson’s Shoe Store which was on Lawrence Ave. in Ellwood City. Betty enjoyed both bowling and golfing and is a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club Women’s Golf League. She…

Michele Marie Harding, 68, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 1st, 2023 at her residence from natural causes. Michele was born in Ellwood City on July 22nd, 1955 to Bruno Suppa and the late Mary Jane “Peppy” (Manzo) Suppa. She was a Lincoln High School graduate, class of 1973. She studied at Slippery Rock University and Beaver County Community College for nursing. She served this community at the Ellwood City Hospital for over 40 years. Michele is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She loved her family, holidays, her time spent with all the…

Mrs. Mary Prestopine, 98, formerly of Schill Manor in Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. Prestopine was born in Ellwood City on July 6th, 1925 to the late Antonio and Jennie (DeLoia) Pietrcollo. During World War II she worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill and later at Romar Textiles in Ellport for 25 years as a seamstress. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Since 1990 Mary volunteered at the Holy Redeemer School in the cafeteria where…

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, Christian, athlete, educator, coach, mentor, and friend, Donald J. “Ducky” Costa, of Frankin Township,  passed peacefully to his eternal reward on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born February 17th, 1937, in Ellwood City, the son of the late Patsy and Clara (Statti) Costa. Donald was a longtime Principal and English teacher.  His passion was coaching football which he did at a number of High Schools and Colleges with a career spanning 60 years. He was especially proud of his quarterbacks who became like family members for a while.  He was…