Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

Benjamin M. Swesey, 39, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a motor vehicle accident. Ben was born in Brighton Township on April 1st, 1984. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2002. Following high school, Ben enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on December 14th, 2002 and served until his honorable discharge on December 29th, 2008 with the rank of Private First Class. He then enlisted with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard where he served until his discharge on August 16th, 2018. Over…

Patricia Ann (Price Wolosyn) Tollari, 49, was welcomed into the arms of her loved ones in Heaven last night after passing away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Allegheny Health Network in Wexford. Patty fought bravely against cancer for nearly a decade. She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Anthony Tollari Jr., parents Edward & Cledith Price (all of Ellwood City), father-and mother-in-law Jim (Cassy) Tollari (Clintonville, PA); sons Brady Price (Courtney Lucy), Jordan Wolosyn (Katie), and Anthony Tollari III and daughter Shelly Marie Price & her fiancé John Rader, all of Ellwood City. Also surviving are her…

Kenneth “Ken” K. Dockter, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, September 15th, 2023 at his residence. Ken was born in Rochester, Pa to the late Paul and Jacqulyn (Kramer) Dockter, Sr. on October 16th, 1953. He had attended Riverside High School. For many years Ken worked for Morabito Contracting, and later for Titan, Versitech, and Bee Mac Trucking. He enjoyed putting model kits together and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Martha (Venditti) Dockter, daughter Kimberly Dockter of Ellwood City, sisters Ruthann George of Aliquippa, Paula (Robert) Turyan…