Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Joseph R. DeSanzo Jr., 61, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, May 15th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Joseph was born in Ellwood City on October 28th, 1961 to Joseph R. and Shaleen “Shelly” (Morgan) DeSanzo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1979, and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. A police officer, Joe had worked as a patrolman for the Perry Twp. Police Department, Zelienople Police Department with the rank of Sergeant, and the Butler County Drug Task Force. He is a past president of both the Butler County Fraternal Order…

Margaret M. “Maggie” Tritt, 72, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Maggie was born on March 4th, 1951 in Philadelphia to the late John and Helen (Wilkinson) McLaughlin. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1969 and also from Geneva College where she earned her Bachelor Degree in Science. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Maggie worked for Calgon from 1976 until 2000 as a quality assurance manager, at H.J. Heinz from 2002 until 2009 as a senior quality…

James “Jimmy” F. Raybuck, 42, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023 at his residence. Jimmy was born on April 6th, 1981 in Beaver to David and Annie (Farrell) Raybuck Sr.. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 2000. Jimmy worked for U.S. Airways, Fed Ex, Holy Redeemer Parish as a maintenance man, and most recently in packaging at U.S. Liner in Harmony.  He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Jimmy will be remembered as a very kind person who enjoyed relaxing and the ocean. He was also very proud of his Irish…

Janet R. Fix, 64, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, May 5th, 2023 at her residence. Janet was born on November 13th, 1958 in Mt. Oliver, Pa the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Nelda (Elmire) Fix. She had graduated from North Allegheny High School with the class of 1977. Over the years she had worked at various restaurants as a cook, waitress, and hostess. For 40 plus years she was a member of The Mothers Club. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Julie and Jerry Mulligan of Seven Fields, sister Donna Jacobs of Franklin Twp.,…

David ‘Zeke’ T. Haswell, 76, of Ellwood City, passed unexpectedly the evening of April 30th, 2023. He was born October 16, 1946 in Ellwood City, Pa. to the late Lloyd E. Sr. & Norma H. (Bubb) Haswell. Dave was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1964. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed time spent in Florida, fishing & riding his Harley. Dave worked for many years at the B&W in Koppel, as well as the Ellwood City Forge. Dave was a veteran of the US Army Reserves. He was also a…

Charlotte L. Miller, 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at her residence. Charlotte was born on July 8th, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Ella (Magella) Sproch. She graduated from Schenley High School with the class of 1952. Charlotte was a former member of the Silver Sneakers club in Ellwood City, and belonged to Victory Church in Cranberry Township. She was a “Pittsburgher” who loved cheering on the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their various sporting events. She will be deeply missed. She is survived…