Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Deborah L. Straley, 70, of Monaca, passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Deborah was born in Ellwood City on July 18th, 1953 to Melvin T. and Virginia (Raman) Straley. She enjoyed working puzzles and doing arts and crafts. Debby also enjoyed being with her friends and caregivers at Lifesteps and participating in the many activities they provided. She is survived by her parents, sisters Melanie Budkey and her husband Curt Wolfe of Wexford and Ellis Straley and her husband Mathew Hofacker of Charlotte, NC, brother Melvin Douglas Straley…

Renee L. Eckley, 61, of Monaca passed away on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Renee was born on August 24th, 1962 in Minot, North Dakota to Gary and Shirley (Kronemann) Eckley. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in Minnesota with the class of 1980. Most recently she worked as office support staff for Team Fishel and previously many dedicated years at the Ottertail County Jail in Fergus Falls, MN. Renee’s greatest joy were her daughters and granddaughters. You could always catch her on the sidelines cheering for “her girls” during their many sporting…

Stephen P. Meyer, 67, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at his residence from a lengthy illness. Stephen was born in Pittsburgh on June 13th, 1956 to the late Paul and Patricia (Rheam) Meyer. He had graduated from Seneca Valley High School and briefly attended Penn State University, Beaver Campus. He then joined his father and brother Paul in the family business Meyer’s Tire and Auto Salvage located in both Zelienople and Beaver Falls as a co-owner and operator. He is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. While his sons where growing…

Mr. George Sabo, 80, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on April 12th, 2024 at his home in Naples, Florida. George was born on September 22nd, 1943 in Szentes, Hungary to the late Leslie and Elizabeth (Vegh) Sabo Sr.. George was a member of the St. Peter the Apostle Church in Naples, former, long-time member of Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville, MI and Classics Country Club in Naples. He retired as Executive Vice President with Johnson Controls Inc., Automotive Division. His greatest life interest was Sunday golf with his three sons, followed by Sunday dinner with the family. He is…

Mrs. Ann C (Mottillo) Plavecsky, 93, passed away on April 15th, 2024 at Advent Health Hospice Care, Altamonte Springs Florida. Ann was born on September 29th, 1930, to the late Guiseppe and Maria (Cusanelli) Mottillo. Ann was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pa. After graduation, Ann attended the Garfield School of Business in Beaver Falls, Pa. She later worked at the St. Agatha Rectory and convent and as a nanny to close friends in her community, who often referred to her as “Grandma Annie.” She was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church,…

Mrs. Barbara Joanne (Stasick) Sutkowski passed away peacefully at the age of 89. She was surrounded by family, at Northview Estates on Friday April 12th, 2024. Barbara was an active member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where she was a member of the Christian Mothers for many years. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She prepared countless meals for family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and babysitting. Barbara enjoyed sewing, she made quiet/memory books, and making quilts for her family. Barbara was always willing to help a neighbor, friend, or stranger if they needed…

At the blessed age of 96, Frank Joseph Perrone passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024. Born June 10th, 1927, son of the late Pasquale and Domenica Perrone. Beloved husband of Rina, whom he married on August 29th, 1953; loving father of Helen (Jon Bonsall), Pat (Lisa Demeter), Paul (Carina Evangelista), Nancy Guarino (Dino), and Phillip. Frank is also survived by a brother, Robert Perrone, and several nieces and nephews. Frank was beyond blessed with 12 grandchildren, Jessica (Helen), Alyssa and Sondra (Pat), Sarah and Anthony (Paul), Francesca, Gianna and Santina (Nancy), Nicole, Michael, Rachel and Danielle (Phillip), as…

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we find our lives suddenly saying good bye to Angeline Catherine Riccardo who passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. Angeline was born in Forestville on September 15th, 1920. She shared 57 years of happy marriage with her husband Armond “Hardy” Riccardo, before his passing. Angeline was the proud mother of her sons and their wives Ron and Pearl Riccardo of Ellwood City and Allen and Irma Riccardo of Bristol, PA, she was blessed with eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also…