Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Raymond Pratt, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, June 3rd, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Pratt was born on November 18th, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Anna (Canavin) Pratt. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. After high school, Ray enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on July 12th, 1954 and served until his discharge on January 11th, 1958. Following his service with the Air Force, Ray worked for the CIA and later as a self employed computer programmer. He enjoyed lifting weights…

Mr. Joseph F. Morabito, 64, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 4th, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley. Joe was born in Ellwood City on January 28th, 1958 to the late Norman A. “Peppy” and Susan (Angotti) Morabito. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1975 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. For many years Joe was the owner of Morabito Contracting, and most recently as the back bone of “Shop at the Underpass”. He also is a member of the Sons of Italy #608 having served as past president, past vice-president,…

Navy veteran, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mr. Vernon (Bob) Robert Wiebe, 90, of North Sewickley Township peacefully passed away on Monday, June 1st, 2022, at Hospice of The Valley, in Youngstown Ohio. Bob was born in Sacramento, California on September 28th, 1931, to Ernest Aaron Wiebe and Agatha (Peters) Wiebe. He graduated from Stockton College in Stockton California in 1950. Soon after graduation, Bob took his first job as a mechanic at the Hanford Milk Company and a little more than a year later, enlisted in the United States Navy on his 20th birthday. Four years later, Bob was…

Richard W. Santillo, 78, of Seminole, FL, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away surrounded by his family on May 27, 2022 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Ellwood City on February 23, 1944, the son of the late Michael and Christina (Maietta) Santillo. He was married July 31, 1971, to Jane (Boering) Santillo, who survives. He attended B.V.M. parochial school through eighth grade and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961. He earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from California University of Pennsylvania and later earned an M.Ed. degree and finally a superintendent’s certificate, both from…

Mrs. Lillian Ann Scheidemantle, 97, of Perry Township passed away on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Scheidemantle, was born in Canton, Ohio on September 23rd, 1924 to the late John and Hazel (Rush) Smith. In her younger years, she worked for a dentist office making dentures and at a glass company cutting mirrors, both in Pittsburgh. Her favorite job was being a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Jackson, Renee Locke, Sandra (Don) Houk of Ellwood City, Patricia Burns of Perry Twp., and Kimberly Ierace of Florida, son, Bruce (Patricia) Scheidemantle of…

Mr. Zadock Monroe Dismuke, IV, 43, longtime resident of Ellwood City and beloved husband of Breanna Dismuke, lived a happy and fulfilled life dedicated to service. He passed away at his home on May 25, 2022. Born in Paduka, Kentucky, on June 30, 1978, he was the beloved son of Zadock (Michelle) Dismuke, III, and Bonnie (Dennis) Neese and brother to Leslie (Jason) Richards and Stephanie (Shawn) Gaines. Zadock was a dedicated Police Officer since 1999, a calling he had since the 6th grade. He dedicated his life to serving the communities of Ellwood City for 7 and a half…

Braden P. Raykovics, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital after a short illness. Braden was born on May 9th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Ronald and Peggy (Bookamer) Raykovics. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class 1973. Braden worked for many years as an EMT for Ellwood Ambulance service, a safety valve technician at Portersville PRD from where he retired after 28 years, a security guard for Ellwood City School District, which he loved, and most recently, as a security guard at Ellwood Quality Steele. He…

Anthony DeGennaro, 51, passed away on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at his residence in White Twp. surrounded by his loved ones Anthony was born in Ellwood City on November 14th, 1970 to the late Carmen J. and Rose Marie (Rocco) DeGennaro. He had attended Riverside High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Anthony enjoyed working at the local steel mills for the past 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, football, camping, and most of all spending time with his family. Anthony is survived by his wife, Janie (Carter) DeGennaro whom he married on February 18th, 1992, daughters,…

Patricia A. Yuricha, 57, of Hickory Township passed away on May 22nd, 2022 at her residence. Patricia was born on March 11th, 1965 in Beaver Falls to the late Andrew E. and Pauline (Tedrow) Barna. She graduated from the Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1984. Patricia worked as a nurse’s aid. She was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and belonged to the the ladies auxiliary at the Leedsburg VFW. She enjoyed horse back riding, bowling, camping, slow-pitch softball, and playing in various pool leagues. She is survived by her significant other, James A. “Jim”…