Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. James C. Spielvogel, 87, of Wayne Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 and was reunited with his beloved dog Rommel. Mr. Spielvogel was born on May 11th, 1935 in New Castle to the late George and Mary Rose (Delaney) Spielvogel. Jim is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954, and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Following high school Jim served with the United States Navy from 1952 until his discharge in 1957 and was a 100% disabled veteran. He had served in the Navy reserves for 10 months prior…

Mr. Umberto “Birdie” Carosi Jr., 92, of Perry Township passed away on October 21st, 2022 at The Grove in Harmony. Birdie was born on June 21st, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Umberto and Josephine (Maggi) Carosi Sr.. He attended Lincoln High School, and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Birdie worked for U.S. Steel, and Elcast as a shift supervisor, and later for Del-Mar Golf Course as a grounds supervisor and starter. He was an avid bowler and golfer, who enjoyed working with his hands, whether it be in the kitchen cooking, or outside gardening…

Mr. George H. Vogel, Jr., 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at the Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Mr. Vogel was born in Pittsburgh on August 11th, 1937 to the late George H. and Mary (Beyers) Vogel, Sr. George was a member of the first class to graduate from North Allegheny High School. Following high school he served with the United States Army for several years. George worked as an over the road truck driver, most recently for Russell Trucking, and had driven over a million miles. He is a life Member of the Ellwood…

Mr. Harry L. Daufen, Sr., 75, of Franklin Township passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Daufen was born in Ellwood City on November 6th, 1946 to the late Carl E. “Granny” and Pearl O. (Herold) Daufen, Sr.. He is a member of the Riverside High School graduating class of 1966. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 14th, 1966 and served during the Vietnam War until his discharge on September 13th, 1968 with the rank of SP4. Following his service with the Army, Harry worked at Pullman Steel in Butler for a few years…

Tyler J. Long, 29, of Enon Valley passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 in Springfield Twp., Mahoning County, Ohio. Tyler was born on March 31st, 1993 in Beaver, Pa to William and Brenda (Taylor) Long also of Enon Valley. He graduated from Pell City High School in Alabama with the class of 2012. Tyler had worked at Ben Weitsman in New Castle and most recently at ARC Human Services as a maintenance person. He is a member of the V.F.W. in New Galilee. An outdoorsman, Tyler enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycle riding, and…

Vivian L. Houk, 74, of Ellport passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Vivian was born on January 27th, 1948 in Hayward, California the daughter of the late Frank E. and Dorothy (Rodgers) Inman. She had graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1968. For many years Vivian worked for Fashion Bug as a manager at the Franklin Plaza, Shenango Mall, and the Beaver Valley Mall sites. Most recently she was a well-known cashier at Busy Beaver in the Franklin Plaza. Vivian enjoyed crafting, painting, and spending time with her…

Kirbi “Jadah’’Foreman Ingold, 47, of Bethel Park, formerly of Ellwood City, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The daughter of Denise Caminite and Abdul Ameen Asad and step daughter of Zakkiyya Asad; devoted wife of Andrew Ingold; loving mother of Mecca Ingold; grandmother of Declynn Bonds; sister Alexis(CJ) DeGidio-Landolfi , Dena DeGidio, Asamee(Sarah) Asad, Dorian(Leslie) Dammon and Dante(Melissa) Dammon; granddaughter of the late Dominic and Concetta Caminite, and Virginia Young. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends; daughter in law of Paul Ingold and the late Susan Ingold. She received an Associate’s degree from…

Mrs. Joanne C. Best, 83, of Fombell passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 26th, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Best was born in Franklin Twp. on February 8th, 1939 to the late Joseph and Dorthea (Kirkwood) Wright. Joann was a homemaker and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family members. She is survived by her husband Paige Best whom she married on May 26th, 1978, her three girls Robin (Rob) Cancelliere, Beth Charlier (Jason Nye), and Paige (Bill) Fichter all of Fombell, grandchildren, Amiyah, Cash, and Ophelia, brothers Robert (Liz) Wright of…

Michaela Minnocci, 34, beloved daughter of Karen Lucchesi, passed away on Monday September 12th, 2022 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital following a brief illness. Michaela graduated with the Lincoln High School class of 2006 and went on to earn a medical assistant degree from Bradford Business School. She is survived by her mother Karen, daughter Amari Minnocci, two brothers John Lucchesi and Dominic Lucchesi, her grandfather Marty Minnocci, her partner Brittany Clark and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Marilyn “Dusty” Minnocci, great-grandparents Alma and Sam Minnocci. There will be a celebration of…

Mrs. Bette Baney DeLoia, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at Northview Estates. Bette was born in Ellwood City on September 11th, 1937 to the late Stephen and Edna (Rice) Baney. Bette graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Since September of 1955 she was the well known owner and operator of the Bette Baney’s Dance Studio with locations in Ellwood City, Beaver Falls, Chippewa Twp. and Cranberry Twp. She also was the owner and operator of the Gymnastics…