Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Judith Ann Simon, 78, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4th, 1946, to Randall and Eunice Williams in Youngstown Ohio. Judith graduated from Hubbard High School in 1964 and after various jobs she began her career in nursing. She graduated with a degree in Nursing from CCBC in 1981. She was a devoted nurse and found her passion in caring for patients and families. Judith later served as a Nursing Supervisor for the Skilled Nursing Unit of Ellwood City Hospital. Judith…

Stephan LeRoy Matlack, 59, lovingly known as Steve, passed away the morning of February 18th, 2025. He was a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him. He had graduated from Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas with the class of 1983. Over the years Steve worked as  security and response officer and property and maintenance technician/security guard. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Marti Matlack. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Matlack; his father, Terry Matlack, and his wife, Sally Eastwood; sister, Michelle Kolfenbach, his brothers, Marc…

Mr. John M. Mason, Sr, 70, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Friday, February 21st, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Mason was born in Ellwood City on October 5th, 1954 to the late Edward L. and Margaret (Paszint) Mason Sr.. John had graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech where he studied masonry work. Buy trade he had worked as a welder at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill and Medusa Cement Works. An outdoorsman, John loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, watching westerns, and most of all time spent with his grandchildren. He is a member of the…

Mrs. Elsie J. DeVries, 96, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. DeVries was the daughter of the late Henry and Emma Welsh born on April 17th, 1928 in Ellwood City. For many years she worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill as a Floor Girl. She had attended the Lillyville Church of God. Elsie enjoyed gardening, baking, and most of spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Juanita Weatherby, step-daughters, Kathleen (Charles) Grazione, and Barbara (Thomas) Milnes, all of Ellwood City, 10 grandchildren,…

Mrs. Frankie J. Paglia, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Paglia was the daughter of the late Howard and Rhoda (Miles) Ford Sr. born on May 24th, 1951 in Las Vegas, NV. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1969. She had worked for Peffer’s Cleaning Company, McGuire Memorial Home, and delivered newspapers for the Ellwood City Ledger. Frankie is survived by her daughter, Valerie Keul of East Palestine ,OH, son, Eric Paglia of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Deven Paglia, Timothy Keul, Kyleigh Paglia, Kelly Paglia, and Ambrose…

Mrs. Mary Ann Burgess, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at the Avalon Care Center in New Castle. Mrs. Burgess was born in Ellwood City on September 16th, 1941 to the late Edward and Antanette (DeCaria) Cortez. For a little over ten years Mary Ann worked at Heraeus in Ellwood City. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Mary Ann enjoyed crafting, doing yardwork, holiday decorating, and playing bingo. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Lisa Marie Vincik of Ellwood City, brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and…

Mrs. Cheryl A. Shirley, 69, of North Sewickley Township passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 6th, 2025 with her loving family at her bedside. Cheryl was born in Rochester, PA on March 16th, 1955 to the late Edward E. and Phillis (Holman) Britton. Over the years Cheryl worked as a waitress at various places in the area, many of those years at the Hazel Manor when it was owned by Reno Augostino. She later worked for 4 years at the Nalco North Plant in the housekeeping department. Known for her great voice, Cheryl sang with many different bands….

Mrs. June K. Locke, 84, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Locke was born on March 21st, 1940 in Ellwood City to the late Frances and Mary (Murphy) Haswell. Over the years, June worked at the McGuire Memorial Home, Leeds & Northrup, Fotia Brothers, and Alsy Lighting. She loved doing yard work especially flower gardening and going to flea markets. She is survived by her daughter Dana Locke of New Castle, sons, Mark (Pam) Locke of Rochester and Shane Locke of Franklin Township, twelve grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. June…

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…