Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Andrew R. Valentino, 28, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at his residence. Andrew was born in Ellwood City on May 12th, 1996 to Andrew and Elaine (Hawke) Valentino of Ellport. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 2014 and later earned an Associates Degree in Para-Legal from the Bradford School in Pittsburgh. Since 2017 Andrew has worked as the manager at Habitual Glass in Ellwood City. In his younger years he enjoyed drag racing and is a member of both IHRA and NHRA. He is survived by his parents, his girlfriend…

Darla J. Anderson, 76, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at her residence in New Castle. Darla was born in Ellwood City on July 14th, 1948 to the late Milton C. and Gertrude M. (Cragle) Anderson. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1966, Geneva College with a degree in elementary education, and from Duquesne University with a Master’s Degree in Education. Darla worked for Butler, East Liverpool, OH, and retired in McKeesport as a school teacher. She also became a beloved substitute teacher to all of her students. She is a…

Joseph P. Genova, 72, of Butler, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Joe was born on June 30, 1952, in Ellwood City, to the late Frank and Laura (Lagana) Genova. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970, where he met his soulmate, Karen Foley, of 56 years, and worked for P & LE Railroad. He then graduated from New Castle Beauty School. Joe owned and operated Genova Hair Salon in Zelienople, PA, for over 25 years and was a Farmers Insurance Agent for 10 years. Joe was known for…

George Laverne Brenneman, 95, of Princeton, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Saturday, November 23, 2024. George was born May 24, 1929 to the late John and Geraldine (Newton) Brenneman of Portersville. He was the oldest of six children, proceeded in death by Bruce Brenneman of Houghton, New York, Jarvis Brenneman of Greenville, South Carolina and Gail Nichols Peoples of New Wilmington, PA. Surviving sisters are Audrey Kay (Dick) Erb of Spokane, Washington and Brenda Brenneman of Mars, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Muddy Creek High School, George attended John Brown University in Arkansas to pursue a…

Mr. Eugene V. “Bud” Dimeo, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at Harmony Hills Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wexford. Mr. Dimeo was born in Ellwood City on May 30th, 1935 to the late Dr. Eugene L. and Gladys L. (Johnson) Dimeo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953 and had attended Geneva College. Bud enlisted with the United States Army in May of 1958 and served until his honorable discharge on August 8th, 1962 earning the rank of SP4. He served with the 475th Quartermaster Company at Fort…

Mrs. Olive Lee “Huddy” White, 93, formerly of Perry Township passed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Mrs. White was born in New Brighton on September 9th, 1931 to the late Irvin L. and Marion Frances (Holbrook) Bonzo. She is a member of the New Brighton High School class of 1949, and was a member of the Wurtemburg Methodist Church. Over the years Huddy worked at Passavant Retirement Community, Airway Luggage, school bus drive for Zona’s Busing, and as a self-employed care giver for the elderly. She had member ships with the Ellwood…

Mrs. Shelby J. Hall, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024, her 80th birthday, at her residence. Shelby was born on November 11th, 1944 in Fair Oaks, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph J. and Yetta J. (Baker) Jacobs. She worked at Kroger’s in Chippewa and Franklin Township in the Deli, Peebles Department Store, and for Ellwood City Area School District as a crossing guard for 10 years. Shelby is a member of the Municipal Women’s Club and the Lillyville Church of God. She enjoyed bowling, scrap booking, and traveling. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Hoak,…

Mr. Ronald L. Riccardo, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at the VA Hospital H.J. Heinz Campus. Mr. Riccardo was born on September 22nd, 1950 in Ellwood City to the late Armond H. “Hardy” and Angeline (Labor) Riccardo. Ron graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Levittown, PA with the class of 1969. During his senior year of high school he started the high school work program at US Steel, Fairless Works and worked there for 45 years. After he retired Ron moved back to his beloved hometown of Ellwood City, PA. After graduation Ron…

James Edward Jones, 72, of Chippewa Twp. Pennsylvania, formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, went to the Lord on November 3, 2024, at AHN Wexford Hospital in Wexford, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in 1952 in Glassport, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Rodger and Olivia (Welsh) Jones of McKeesport. A graduate of McKeesport Area Senior High School, Jim received an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State – McKeesport in 1989. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Navy, serving as an avionics technician, working on various electronic systems for the…