Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Robert G. Craven, 88, of Perry Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Mr. Craven was born in Ellwood City on March 15th, 1937 to the late Chester and Dorothy (Bruehl) Craven. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1955. On October 11th, 1955 Robert enlisted with the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge on October 10th, 1957 with the rank of SP-3. Following his service with the Army Robert worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls in the Hot Mill Department. An outdoorsman, Robert enjoyed…

Mrs. Ethel Madaline (Rau) Cagni, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 with her loving family at her bedside. She was born in Beaver Falls on August 14, 1930 to the late Wilbert J and Elfreda (Ruhe) Rau. She was a member of the Beaver Falls High School class of 1948. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 63 years, Joseph A (Joe Joe) Cagni, and her brother Wilbert D Rau. She is survived by her daughters, Paula Cagni of Ellwood City, Kathleen “Katie” (Harry) Nagel of Allison Park, PA, Diane (David)…

Miss Arlene Frances Cogliano, 72, Of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 under the loving care of her nephew and neice. Arlene was born on November 11th, 1952 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Matilda (Calabrese) Cogliano. Arlene was a lifelong member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and attended the former BVM Catholic School. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City with the class of 1971. She had worked at Leeds & Northrop for eleven years and Giant Eagle for five years in the bakery department. In 1987 she attended CCBC…

John fell asleep in Christ on April 19, 2025. Holy Saturday at the age of 91. John was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on September 6, 1933. John attended Forest Hill Collegiate in Toronto and McGill University in Montreal. At the age of 38, in a time of deep despair and brokenness he was brought into a life changing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and his life became an exciting adventure from that moment. In 1977, he was called to the USA to serve under the Anglican bishop of Pittsburgh in a street and bar ministry in the…

Mr. William S. Montgomery, Sr., 86, of Fombell passed away on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Montgomery was born in Tarentum, PA on March 23rd, 1939 to the late William and Eleanor Lucille (Hilty) Montgomery. Bill had graduated from Scott Township High School and the Pittsburgh Technical Institute where he learned the trade of welding. He enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on May 29th, 1959 and served with the Company B 8th Engineering Battalion until his honorable discharge on April 12th, 1963 with the rank of Corporal (E-4)….

With our hearts heavy, full of sadness and sorrow, we announce the passing of Kiera “Kiki” Marie Mayville who passed away unexpectedly on April 12th, 2025 at the age of 20. She was born on December 14th, 2004 in Youngstown, OH. Kiera was a beautiful, vibrant soul, who was always the life of the party and would shine like a bright star in the night sky everywhere she would go. Her beautiful smile would light up a whole room as soon as she would walk in. She enjoyed singing and dancing and would do it no matter where she was…

Mrs. Antoinette “Toni” (Ferrante) Main, 88, of Ellport passed away on Sunday, April 6th, 2025 at Quality Life Services New Castle. Mrs. Main was born on July 21st, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Flem “Babe” and Jennie (Mascia) Ferrante. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1955. Over the years Antoinette had worked at Greenshear Bakery, Leeds & Northrup, Romar Textile, and was co-owner and operator of Main’s Texaco Service Station which was located on Route 18 in Wampum. She had served as a member and leader for the Girl Scouts of America for…

Cindy M. Hogue, 68, of Ellwood City entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. Born in Ellwood City on October 6th, 1956 Cindy was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Hover) Rogan. Cindy is survived by her daughter, Michele Zimmer, siblings; Patrick Rogan of New Port News Virginia, Michael Rogan of Ellport, Margie Barshow of Portersville, and Terry Rogan of Spartansburgh, PA, and grandchildren; Brittney Bacon, Riley Charles, Braedon Sammartino, Cameron Houk, Mason Bacon, and Liam Miller. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sandra Lutz, her husband, Richard Hogue whom she married on May…

Mrs. Shirley M. Smith, 96, of Shenango Township passed away on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born in Wayne Township on April 15th, 1928 to the late Ralph E. and Edith P. (Moore) McMunn. A homemaker, she enjoyed playing cards and games, bowling, needlework, working on puzzles and camping, and most of all spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of the Corner Stone Community Church in New Castle, and belonged to a camping club and a travel club. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Judie and Don Minteer…