Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Jeanne Sokol, 81, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17th, 2024 at her residence. Jeanne was the daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Gib) Cavallaro born in Ellwood City on May 25th, 1943. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1961 and St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church. She had lived in Detroit, MI for 15 years and moved back to Ellwood City in 1977. What brought her the most joy in life was being with her children and grandchildren. She had a strong passion and love for Romanian cooking, dancing, and gardening….

Victoria Marie Nairn, 75, of Beaver, PA passed away on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at Quality Life New Castle. Victoria was born in Ellwood City on April 5th, 1949 to the late Felix and Gloria (Piccolo) Carrozza. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1967 and attended Edinboro State College. She was a longtime dedicated employee at Family Services of Western PA/Northco where she helped persons with disabilities overcome barriers and find meaningful work. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Jason and Kelly Nairn of Portland, OR and James and Kati Nairn of Beaver,…

It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Ann Clark announce her passing on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at the age of 73 years. She was at home in Magnolia, TX with her beloved husband Michael. Kathy was born on June 30, 1950 in Ellwood City, PA. to Eugene Leroy and Mary Flanagan Stiefel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1968. Immediately after high school Kathy joined the U. S. Navy and served for three years. Her name is included on the Vietnam War Veterans monument on the grounds of the Ellwood City Hall….

James M. Love, 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at his residence. James was born on January 6th, 1953 in New Brighton to James H. and Margaret (Popa) Love. He graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1970 and from Geneva College in 1975 with a Bachelor’s  Degree in Arts. James worked for Arm Co. Steel corporation in Ambridge and in various aspects of the car sales industry. He was a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club. James enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. James is survived by his wife, Amy…

Gregory L. Wilson, 62, of Coraopolis passed away on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Gregory was born in Ellwood City on March 23rd, 1962 to Carole J. (DiBiagio) Wilson of Ellwood City and the late Harry R. Wilson, Sr.. He had attended Seneca Valley High School until he started to work at an antique shop in Harmony of which he became the owner and operator of (Wilson’s Antique Shop). Greg also was a self employed contractor and a co-owner and operator of Rosalea Farm Greenhouse. An outdoorsman, Greg was an avid archery hunter…

Dr. Anthony R. “Tony” DiBiagio, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at the Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA. Dr. DiBiagio was born on March 11th, 1928 in Houtzdale, PA to the late Romeo and Josephine (Gatti) DiBiagio. He had graduated from Houtzdale High School with the class of 1946, and from Lock Haven University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Anthony then enlisted with the U.S. Army on December 14th, 1950 and served with the U.S. Army Dental Corps until his honorable discharge on November 24th, 1952. In 1957 he graduated from…

Mrs. Frances (Dombeck) Falcsik, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at UPMC -Jameson Hospital. Frances was born on August 19th,1942, in Ellwood City to the late Frank S. and Mafalda R. (Ricci) Dombeck. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. On December 26th, 196l, she married the love of her life, Anthony A. “Tony” Falcsik who preceded her in death on September 18th, 2011. Frances was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and a friend to all. She worked…

Mrs. Natalie A. Wojtkiewicz, 72, of Franklin Township passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Wojtkiewicz was born on February 20th, 1952 in Sharon, PA to the late Michael and Anna (Homsey) Komisin. She had graduated from Sharpsville High School with the class of 1970, and Penn State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1974. For thirteen years Natalie worked at the McGuire Memorial Home retiring in 2017. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sudoku, shopping, and cooking. Natalie…

Mrs. Emma (Sainato) Mittica, 84, of Koppel passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 in her home surrounded b y her loving family. Daughter of the Late Francesco and Maria (Pace) Sainato, she was born on March 3rd, 1940 in Condoianni, Italy and came to the United States in 1958. Just 18 years old she met her loving husband, Domenico, only a few months after arriving and marring the love of her life on October 10th, 1959. Emma was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She took pride in cooking every Sunday and every holiday…

Mrs. Rose Marie DeNome, 76, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. DeNome was born on February 26th, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Lawrence J. and Constance (Larry) Crespo Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1966 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. For many years Rose worked for the Ellwood City Area School District first as a Building Clerk and then as the Elementary Principle’s Secretary. She enjoyed watching The Young and The Restless, going to casino’s, and most of all time spent with…