Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Ralph L. Lutz, 75, of Park Gate passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 surrounded by his girls at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lutz was born on January 27th, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Norman L. and Margaret L. (Coast) Lutz. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1966 and Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. On June 14th, 1967 Ralph enlisted with the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge on June 11th, 1971 with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good…

Thomas Matthew Pazsint, 71, of Wampum, passed away on July 7th, 2024 following an extended illness. He was born on September 14th, 1952 to the late Alice and Alexander Pazsint. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1971, attended YSU, lived worked and gardened with a heart that never darkened to others. He will be sadly missed. Tom loved hunting, fishing, and the fellowship of the Polish White Eagles Club in Chewton PA. Tom was called PAZ, and was a self-taught voracious picker of wild mushrooms, and those he shared his knowledge with are still alive to…

Lynn Marie Johnson-Carothers, 57, of Ellwood City, passed away on June 8th 2024 at her residence. Lynn was born on April 6th, 1967 in Brockton, Massachusetts to the late Carl O. “Mo” and Margaret E. “Peg” (Dearth) Johnson. She graduated from Brockton Highschool and later relocated to Ellwood City, PA. Lynn loved spending time with her family, especially when it came to taking them on their annual beach trip to various beaches. She was a proud grandma to her only grandchild Matthew Carothers. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Michael Evonich, daughter, Megan Carothers-Maymi, son…

Mr. Nathan R. Prestopine, 93, of Ellport, passed away on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 at his residence. Nathan was born on May 4th, 1931 to the late Michael J. and Gilda E. (Docchio) Prestopine. He graduated from Lincoln High School, and was a United States Army Veteran during the Korean War Era. Nathan worked at U.S. Steel, both in Ellwood City and Ambridge, until it’s closing. Nathan was then employed by the Butler Auto Auction, from which he recently retired. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Sons of Italy. Nathan was an avid…

John A. Pounds, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on June 27th, 2024 at his residence. John was born on June 27th, 1964 in New Castle, to Ralph L. and Edith (Duncan) Pounds Sr. He graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Slippery Rock.  Before becoming disabled, John worked for his parents’ business, “Park Gate Cleaning Service”.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to classic rock. He is survived by his wife, Bernadette (Peluso) Pounds, daughter, Rinay Pounds, father, Ralph, sister Irona Carr, grandson, Dakota Olinger and many nieces and nephews. He…

Melvin “Mel” Straley, 88, of Wampum PA passed away at Heritage Valley Medical Center on Friday, June 21st, 2024. Mel was born, raised and lived in Wampum PA. He was born on November 28th, 1935 to the late Robert Ellis and Josephine Straley and was one of 11 children. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City PA and went on to get his undergraduate degree from Geneva College. He further went on to get his Master’s degree from Youngstown State University. Mel worked in the accounting department for Armco Steel, Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, and Zinc Corp….

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,…