Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Darin L. Hoak , 61, of Franklin Township passed away on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at his residence. Darin was born in Ellwood City on September 12th, 1963 to the late Shelby J. (Jacobs) Hall and Leroy Hoak of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1982. A contractor by trade, Darin was the owner/operator of Hoak Construction and had worked for Gant Restoration and Eric Boots Contracting. In his earlier years he had played slow pitch softball on a local travel team and was an avid hunter. He also enjoyed watching football…

Mrs. Leona M. Puz, 96, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Puz was born on April 30th, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Leo and Michalean (Olzak) Franus. She graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class on 1946 and from Comptometer School in Youngstown, Ohio. She worked for the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Ellwood City Water Company, and U.S Steel National Tube Mill. Mrs. Puz was an avid reader, who enjoyed playing the organ and dancing to Slovenian music. She was also known for being an incredible listener…

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joyce A. Bingle, of Beaver Falls who left this life on December 30th, 2024, at the age of 77 years. Joyce was born August 22, 1947, in Smicksburg, PA to the late Lawrence Wingard and Jean (Nolf) Wingard-Hampe. She was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Wawrzynski and son-in-law Frank Tabin. Joyce married William “Pete” H. Bingle on July 10th, 1964, and they started their lives together in Ellport, Ellwood City. They then moved to North Sewickley Township in Beaver Falls, where they raised their…

Mrs. Catherine (Burcik) Pander, 95, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 26th, 2024 at Northview Estates. Mrs. Pander was born in Ellwood City on March 4th, 1929 to the late Joseph and Mary (Ignatovich) Burcik, Sr.. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947 and was very active with her class reunion committee and staying in touch with her classmates. Catherine had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and for many years at the Riverside School District in the cafeteria and custodial departments. She also sold Stanley Home Products from her residence. Catherine…

Dorene McLaughlin, 61, of North Sewickley Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Dorene was born in Ellwood City on April 28th, 1961 to Gloria (Popoff) Arkwright and the late Robert D. McLaughlin. She had attended Riverside High School and graduated from Beaver County Community College with a degree in Phlebotomy. For the past 24 years Dorene worked at U.S. Gypsum in Aliquippa as a lab technician. In her earlier years she served as a Rainbow Worthy Advisor. She is survived by her mother Gloria and step-father Bill Arkwright of North Sewickley Township, daughter Adrian Searle…

Frank R. Lagana, 69, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Frank was born on June 22nd, 1955 to the late Frank G. and Mary (Lasso) Lagana in Ellwood City. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973 and is Catholic by faith. Frank had worked at Nalco for 33 years and was the co-owner and operator of the Keystone Bar for the past 25 years. He enjoyed watching football and baseball, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates, gardening, playing the harmonica and was an avid Allman Brothers…

Mrs. Betty L. Fury, 97, passed away December 8, 2024, in Butler, PA, at the Advanced Care Center where she was undergoing rehabilitation to regain walking skills. She was born September 8, 1927, to the late Raymond S. and Mary Agnes (Phelps) Wiltrout. Betty enjoyed baking and made many kinds of homemade bread, which was made from scratch. Her last batch of bread was baked for Thanksgiving in 2023. Betty also baked many wedding cakes throughout the years. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1945. She married Charles H. Fury July 7, 1947 and together they…

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…