Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Todd A. Heinz, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, Surrounded by his loved ones. Born April 7th, 1940 in Ellwood City, Todd was the son of the late Andrew and Esther (Ritter) Hienz. He is survived by his children Todd (Autumn) Heinz, Jr., daughter Tammy (Sam) Burton, stepson Ken Gacesa, step daughter Rabecca Gacesa, and their mother Donna, brother Mark (Kim) Hienz, sisters Sue Reese, Marcy (Robert) Jubach and Andrea Fox. Todd is also survived by grandchildren; Austen, Elizabeth (Andrew) Samuel, Joshua, Natalia, Delaunay, Devon, Darian, and Amber, 2…

Patricia L. “Patti” Rossi, 85, formerly of Myrtle Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at the Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Patti was born on October 23rd, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Henry and Mary (Reed) Slevin. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954 and was a former member of the St. Agatha Church. Patti enjoyed traveling and reading and was a dog lover at heart. She is survived by her nieces, Kim (Steve) Kimmel of Ellwood City, and Jodie (Michael) Cirelli of Ellwood City, nephew, Marc (Lynn) Rossi of…

Joann E. McCullough, 83, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on August 28th, 2022 at Cranberry Place. Joann was born on July 9th, 1939 in Kittanning to the late John and Effie Perry Sr. She graduated from Kittanning Highschool with the class of 1957. Joann was known for keeping to herself, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Jim (Debbie) McCullough of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Jonathan (Jessica) McCullough of New Brighton and Brittany (Kelvin) Molina of Pittsburgh, and great-grandchild Jayden Molina. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Leonard J. McCullough,…

Heaven gained another angel on August 27th, 2022. Judith C. “Judy” (Conti) Emig passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 81. She was born on February 5th, 1941 the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Bella (Statti) Conti. She was married to Richard R. Emig. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. Judy had worked at the Ames department store , Christy’s Market in the bakery, and the Ellwood City Hospital dietary department. Judy always loved being around her family and cooking and baking for a crowd. She was an avid…

Mark K. Dover, 64, of Neshannock Township passed away at his residence on Friday, August 26th, 2022. Mark was born in New Castle on February 10th, 1958 to the late Donald L. and Betty Ann (Bixler) Dover. He had graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1976. Following high school, Mark enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on December 7th, 1976 and served until his discharge on March 19th, 1982 with the rank of Corporal. Mark then worked at Inmetco for seven years and then at the Ellwood City Forge as a heat treat supervisor. He enjoyed…

Ashley D. Smith, 37, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Ashley was born on June 21st, 1985 in Ellwood City the daughter of the late Robert D. “Snuffy” Smith and Loretta (Buda) Smith of Ellwood City. She had worked at the Ellport Junction and most recently she was hired at 7-Eleven in Ellwood City both places as a clerk. She is survived by her mother Loretta, brother Derek and his wife Jessica Smith of Ellwood City, niece Lenarose Smith, nephew Luca Smith, several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and…

Michele S. Burton, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Michele was born on September 27th, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late Clayton and Virginia (DiFrishia) Daufen Sr.. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965, and attended the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. Over the years she had worked at Heraeus, Fotia Bros., Allsy Lighting, Airway Industries, and the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She is survived by her sons, Samuel (Tammy) Burton of New Brighton and Thomas Burton of Houston, Texas, grandchildren, Amber, Elizabeth, Samuel, Joshua,…

Matushka Anne “Anya” Hopko, née Schmemann, for the last two decades of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and previously, for many years, of Crestwood (Yonkers), New York, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2022. She was 78 years old. At the time of her repose in the Lord, Matushka Anne was in care in a hospital in L’Annonciation (Rivière-Rouge), Quebec. She had suffered a sudden stroke on Wednesday, August 3, while with family members together on summer holiday in Lac Labelle, Quebec. Matushka Anne was the beloved wife of the late Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko (+2015). She is survived…

Mrs. Marilyn “Dusty” Minnocci, 76, passed away peacefully in the early mornings of August 9, 2022. She was surrounded by her family. Dusty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Dusty was born August 12, 1945 to the late Kathryn “Kappy” Linville and the late Paul “Dwayne” Jessop. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963 and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Geneva College. In March 1966, she married her high school sweetheart Marty Minnocci. Some of Dusty’s hobbies were baking and cooking and many can attest to her abilities in the kitchen. She touched the lives of…

David A. Wiltrout, 69, of Franklin Township passed away on Sunday, August 7th, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley. David was born on September 2nd, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late William and Mildred Wiltrout. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1972. For 35 years he worked at the Ellwood City Forge as a machine operator. As per David’s wishes there will not be a public service. The final arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..