Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Sandore, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at the Community Living Center in Butler. Tommy was born in Ellwood City on September 29th, 1953 to the late John and Rosa L. (Morabito) Sandore. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Tommy enlisted with the Unites States Army on November 2nd, 1970 and served until his honorable discharge on August 11th, 1972 with the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Nation Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Badge. Tommy had…

Mr. William R. “Bill” Wiley, 92, of Wayne Township passed away on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 at Quality of Life, New Castle. Mr. Wiley was born in Franklin Twp. on November 16th, 1930 to the late Herbert and Mona (Lewis) Wiley. He had attended Lincoln High School. Bill enlisted with the U.S. Army on November 25th, 1952 and served with the Company B 761st Tank Battalion until his discharge on November 24th, 1954 with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the Army Bill worked at…

Thomas “Tommy” G. Dovutovich, 72, of Portersville, passed away on October 12th, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Thomas was born on May 24th, 1951 in Sharon to Stephen and Anna (Krizanich) Dovutovich. He was a graduate of Brookfield High School class of 1969, he proudly played on their football team. He also played for various local softball teams. He was catholic by faith. After High School, Thomas went on to serve in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, Thomas worked for General American, Wheatland Tube, Hillcrest Cemetery and R & D Logistics before his retirement. He…

Mr. George H. Creese, Jr., 80, of Fombell passed away on Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at AHN Wexford. Mr. Creese was born in Ellwood City to the late George H. and Jeanette (Rossman) Creese, Sr. on October 18th, 1942. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960. For over 40 years George worked at BNZ Materials in Zelienople in the shipping department. He enjoyed softball, bingo, auctions, and most of all family get togethers. He is survived by his daughters Pam Creese (Jim Funkhouser) of Fombell, Patty Nye of Ellwood City, and Dorothy Broge (Fred Sparling)…

Mr. Joseph C. Nardone, 96, of Koppel, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2023. Born November 1st, 1926, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Charles & Rose (Petti) Nardone. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. He served in the US Army from February 1st, 1945 until his honorable discharge on November 22nd, 1946 with the 86th Infantry Division stationed in the Philippines with the rank of Sargant. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and World War II Victory Ribbon. After the military, he continued his education…

Robert M. “Bob” Nauman, 67, of Ellport passed away on Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Robert was born in Pittsburgh on October 31st, 1955 to the late Ralph A. and Marion T. (Herrle) Nauman, Sr.. Bob graduated from Annunciation Catholic Elementary School and Perry Traditional Academy with the class of 1974. For forty years Bob worked for Duquesne Light Company as a meter technician retiring in 2016. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where he had served as a funeral mass alter server. Bob is also…

Kathleen F. Ehret, 78, of Ellwood City  passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Kathy was born on April 8th, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Edgar and Harriet (Nye) Waterfield. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1963. Kathy worked at Halstead-Mitchel in Zelienople and then moved to North Carolina where she worked as a waitress at various places down there. She is a member 0f the Living Water Church in Center Township. Kathy will be remembered for cherishing and spending time with her family. She is survived by her…

Debra K. Bieselt, 72, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on October 2nd, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Debra was born on August 7th, 1951 in Ellwood City to the late Henry “Hank” and Anne (Stabryla) Krupa Sr.. She graduated from Riverside High School. Debra worked as a waitress at McDowell’s Hotel and later became the owner and operator of Ellwood City’s First Street Dinner. She is survived by her daughter, Ali (Joe Brady) Bieselt and son, Zachary Bieselt both of Ellwood City, sisters, Carol (Denny) Lonnett of Ellwood City, Claudeen (Keith) Clingensmith of Hubbard, OH,…

Virginia “Ginny” Kathleen McQuiston, 93, of Franklin Township went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 29th, 2023 following an extended illness. Virginia was born February 4th, 1930 to the late Willard and Delores Crowl. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years Clare McQuiston on July 10th, 1980, and three daughters: Sandra, who died shortly after birth on December 11th, 1948, Kathleen McQuiston on July 18th, 1997 Judy Benedict on July 26th, 2002. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Billy Crowl and two sisters Melva Nagel and Lorena…

Mrs. Barbara I. Zona, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, September 23rd 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Zona was born on October 29th, 1926 in Clevedon, England to the late Charles and Violet M. (Lapham) Read. She served in the Woman’s Land Army in England during World War II and traveled to the United States in 1946 at the age of 19. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Mrs. Zona enjoyed golfing, bowling, going on cruises, and most of all, spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed. She…