Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Phyllis Vetica, 89

Mrs. Phyllis Vetica of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Vetica was born on June 16th, 1934 in Ellwood City to the late Salvatore and Elizabeth (Perry) Galati. Phyllis was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1952, and graduated from Garfield Business Institute. She worked at Edelman’s Shoe Store in Ellwood City and at Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill in the Personnel Department. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and Christian Mothers. She enjoyed all sports, especially Notre Dame. She dedicated herself to raising…


Stephen E. “Steve” Pulleo, 74

Mr. Stephen E. “Steve” Pulleo, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mr. Pulleo was born in Koppel on March 6th, 1949 the son of the late Joseph and Lucille (Cearfoss) Pulleo. Steve is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967. He had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, Giant Eagle in produce department, and was the owner and operator of Steve & Sons Tackle Shop in Ellwood City. An outdoorsman, Steve enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting and gardening. He loved spending time with his children…


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Sara (Hartung) Stone, 71

Mrs. Sara (Hartung) Stone, 71, of Gibsonia passed away on Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at Concordia at Rebecca Residence in Allison Park. Mrs. Stone was born in Pittsburgh on December 18th, 1951 to the late Joseph and Irma (DuPell) Hartung. Sara graduated from Domenec High School with the class of 1969 and from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Arts in 1973. She also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy in 1994 also from the University of Pittsburgh. Sara had worked at St. Claire Hospital and later at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless…


Connie Marie Markovich,

Mrs. Connie Marie Markovich, 62, of Beaver passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Connie was born in Pittsburgh on December 16th, 1960 the daughter of the late Anthony and Nellie (Wilcox) Mazzant. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1980. In the past, Connie had worked as a caretaker for the former B.V.M. Church. Presently she is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Connie was an avid animal lover, and loved time spent with her parrot Elvis. She also enjoyed seasonal holidays and spending time with…


Martha M. Boschini

Mrs. Martha M. Boschini, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at her residence with her loving family at her bedside. Mrs. Boschini was born on May 9th, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. Martha had worked at Ellwood City Dust Proof and mostly at Ellwood City News Company. She is a life time member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Martha enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, and watching game shows. She is survived by her daughters…


Patricia A. White, 82

Mrs. Patricia A. White, 82, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. White was born in Ellwood City on May 2nd, 1941 to the late Robert and Beulah (Hertzog) Dambach. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School. Over the years, Patricia worked at K-Mart in both Rochester and New Castle in the jewelry and camera departments, Kohl’s in Cranberry Township, and Peebles at the Franklin Plaza. She enjoyed quilting with her sister Nancy, shopping, and playing games on her tablet. She is survived by her daughter Cindy (Mike) Daufen of Ellwood City,…


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JoAnn Mike, 85,

Mrs. JoAnn Mike, 85, of Beaver Falls passed away on Friday, August 11th, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Mrs. Mike was born in Indiana, Pa on April 7th, 1938 to the late Joe and Mary (Gieyer) Solinski. JoAnn had worked at Westinghouse in Beaver, The Oasis in Aliquippa, Lindy’s in Center Township, and lastly, she was the co-owner and operator of Jays News until her retirement in 2017. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, traveling to Florida for winter, and card games such as Pinochle and Hand & Foot. She is survived by her son Tim (Diane)…


Dennis “Denny” P. Main, 79

Mr. Dennis “Denny” P. Main, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Denny was born on June 14th, 1944 in New Castle to the late Ken and Jennie (Tirlea) Main. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. Denny had worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Company and then at the Ellwood City Forge from 1967 until he retired in 2003. He is a 32nd Degree member of the F. & A.M. in both Ellwood City and New Castle. Dennis loved a…


Dennis “Denny” L. Cortez, 67

Dennis “Denny” L. Cortez, 67, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at the PAM Hospital at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Denny was born in Ellwood City on June 26th, 1956 the son of the late David R. and Katherine (Kast) Cortez. He had graduated from Lawrence County Vocational School in New Castle having learned the welding trade with the class of 1975. Denny had many different jobs, mostly truck driving and delivery. He most currently drove for Ellwood Transit. He is a member of the Lillyville Church of God where he served as…


Jodi Lynn Piper-Minteer, 62

Jodi Lynn Piper-Minteer, 62, of Ellwood City passed away the afternoon of July 23, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. with her loving family at her side. Born March 1, 1961 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George O. and Catherine (Hamilton) Piper. Jodi married Jonathan Andrew Minteer on May 6, 1994. She was a1980 graduate of Riverside High School and received associate degrees in Accounting and Business Management from Beaver County Community College. Following graduation she worked at Mario’s Giant Eagle, several banks in the New Castle and Wexford areas and ultimately at Foodland…