Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Todd C. Higgins, 64, of Monaca passed away on Thursday, February 6th, 2024 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Todd was born on November 11th, 1960 in Ellwood City to James N. and Donna (Grady) Higgins Sr.. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1978. Todd worked at the Ellwood City Forge, Herr Voss, and most recently, as a car salesman for various dealerships in the area. He enjoyed golfing, and fishing with his brother and friends at his two favorite spots, Moraine and Port Clinton. Todd was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He is…

Mr. Theodore Ciccozzi, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Ciccozzi was born on August 12th,1930 in Monaca, PA to the late Pasquale and Maria (Luciani) Ciccozzi. He had graduated from Monaca High School with the class of 1950. Following high school, Ted worked briefly for Koppers in Shippingport and then enlisted with the United States Navy on June 1st, 1951. He served with the Navy during the Korean War on the USS Coral Sea until his honorable discharge on May 20th, 1955, and was awarded the Good Conduct…

Ms. Amy Lynn Cisco, 51, of Wampum passed away on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Amy was born in New Castle on January 5th, 1974 to Sarah (Kloos) Dudash of Harmony and the late Alan Dudash. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1992. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, her life partner of 24 years Ron Davis of Wampum, daughter, Brooke Cisco of New Castle, sons, Joseph Cisco of Harmony and Cameron Davis of New Castle, grandchildren, Lavada Corbin, Ryker…

Kathleen M. Leasure, 71, of Wayne Township passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Kathleen was born in Ellwood City on October 20th, 1953 the daughter of the late Jacob Figurel. For many years she worked at Ohio Carpenters Benefits in the claims department. Kathy was also a participant in the UPMC Jameson Hospital, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in New Castle. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Timblin of Point Marion, PA and Erin (Doug) Palmer of Wayne Township, grandchildren, Christopher (Nikita) Johnson, Andrew Palmer, Lucy Palmer, and Holly Palmer, her sister, Elaina…

Mrs. Sally Irene (Kahn) Stephens, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at Northview Estates. Sally was born on February 7th, 1939 to the late Eugene and Marie (Duff) Kahn and grew up in the Laurel Gardens of the North Hills of Pittsburgh. She graduated from the St. Benedicts Academy in Pittsburgh. And then worked as a legal secretary for many Pittsburgh attorneys, retiring from the job she loved the most, working for Attorney Timothy O’Brien. She was a member of the former St. Agatha Catholic Church and presently is a member of the Divine…

Mrs. Joan I. (Pratt) Docchio, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family Mrs. Docchio was born in Ellwood City on March 5th, 1935 to the late Joseph and Anna (Canavine) Pratt. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953 and later from the New Castle Business School. A devout Catholic, Joan was a member of the former Queen of Heaven Church in Koppel where she served as a eucharistic minister, sang in the church choir, and taught the 2nd grade CCD class. Presently she is…

Mrs. Dona G. Garvin, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on January 22, 2025 at Northview Estates. Dona was born on November 14th, 1935 in Beaver Falls, to the late Gale and Cora (Winters) Harris. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Dona worked at McDanel Refractory in Beaver Falls, Gaylords and Jamesway Department Stores, and lastly, retired as the Matriarch of the family business, Pete’s Uptown Beer and Beverage where she worked from 1983 until 2008. She was a member of the New Brighton Methodist Church, and was a loyal blood donor to the American Red Cross. She is…

One of the last Holy Redeemer Church “Pizza Ladies” , Mrs. Rose S. Pietrcollo, 95, passed away on Sunday,. January 19th, 2025 at the Avalon Care Center in New Castle. Mrs. Pietrcollo was born in Ellwood City on April 1st, 1929 to the late Donato “Dan” and Mary A. (Ferell) Angelucci, Sr.. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. For many years, Rose worked for the Ellwood City Area School District as a cafeteria worker, mainly taking care of the teacher’s lounge. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the…

Mrs. Marcy L. Shaffer, 60, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Marcy was born on October 3rd, 1964 in New Brighton to the late John P. and Patricia A. (Clark) Cavanaugh. She had graduated from American Schools with the class of 1983. Since 1983 Marcy has worked at Christy’s Restaurant in Franklin Township where she was very well liked by all her customers and co-workers and worked as a cook, server, and manager. She enjoyed time spent with her family especially her grandchildren and loved having cookouts and…