Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

August J. “Jim” Morella, 80, of Ellport passed away on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at the Edison Manor in New Castle. August was born in Ellwood City on February 9, 1942 to the late August and Pauline A. (Ferrucci) Morella. He had graduated from Lincoln High School. Jim worked at the Connoquenessing Country Club, Holiday Inn, and Morella’s Diner which was located in Ellport as a food manager. He enjoyed cooking and drag races. He is survived his son, Stephen Beyers of Ellport, and grandson, Garrett Beyers. He was preceded min death by his parents and his brother, John Morella….

Mrs. Isabella Costa, 101, of Wayne Township passed away on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at Quality of Life in New Castle. Mrs. Costa was born on July 25th, 1921 in Perry Twp. to the late Frank and Lizana (Innocent) D’Ambrosia, Sr.. She had worked at the U.S. Steel Plant in Ellwood City during World War II. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She loved the Blessed Mother, her children, grandchildren, cooking amazing Italian Sunday dinners, and loved her beautiful garden which she maintained for 100 years. She will be dearly missed…

Mrs. Teresa A. Hilliard, 55, of Ellwood City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 at the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Teresa was born in Clarion, Pa on December 30th, 1966 to Robert Reisinger and the late Sandra (Elder) Reisinger. She had graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech where she studied to be a nurses aide. She had worked at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Teresa was an avid animal lover and enjoyed crafting. She also attended the Word Alive Church in Franklin Twp.. Teresa will be greatly missed by all. She…

Mrs. Marjorie L. Hendrickson, 81, of Beaver Falls passed away on Friday, April 15th, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Hendrickson was born on August 26th, 1940 in Ellwood City to the late Karl and Grace (Irwin) Ketterer. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958. Marjorie worked as a secretary at Matthews Conveyor until the company moved out of Ellwood City. She later worked for Miller Dry Cleaners in Aliquippa until retiring in 2020. Marjorie had volunteered at the former Friendship Ridge Nursing Home, was an avid golfer, and loved spending time with her family. She…

Mr. Anthony J. “Tony” Celli, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 17th, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Celli was born in Ellwood City on February 24th, 1947 to the late Anthony “Tony” and Helen A. (Dan) Celli. He had graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy with the class of 1964 and from Youngstown State University in 1968 with a degree in Business and Marketing. Tony had worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co., Italimpianti as the Director of Procurement, and for the State of Pennsylvania as a School Auditor. A community oriented person, Tony was a…

Derek Sturges, 39, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at his residence in Meadville. Derek was born in Ellwood City on July 25th, 1982 to Charles Sturges of Ellwood City and the late Mary (Collier) Sturges. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2000. Over the years Derek worked as a cook for various nursing homes. He is survived by his father, Charles, sisters, Stacy (Mike) Harper, Brandi (Jim) Collier Beachem, brother, Eric (Earline) Sturges, many nieces and nephews, and his girlfriend, Amanda Raible. There will not be a public service….

Ross S. Paswell, 30, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2022 at his residence. Ross was born on February 24th, 1992 in Ellwood City to Frank R. “Lucky” and Janine (Farkas) Paswell. Ross graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 2010. While still in school, Ross was the lead anchor for the ECTV telecast which broadcasted to the class rooms at the beginning of each school day. He was currently working at the Second Ward Sanctuary as a cook and enjoyed spending time at the Stiefel Park Hockey Rink. Ross will be remembered as…

Mr. John Herbert Stephens, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp.. Mr. Stephens was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27th, 1938 to the late Rose Stephens. John served with the Army National Guard from February 11th, 1957 until his discharge on January 14th, 1958 with the Battery A, 107th Field Artillery Battalion earning the rank of Private E-2. He then enlisted with the United States Army on January 15th, 1958 and served until his honorable discharge on April 30th, 1963 with the rank of Private First Class….

Mr. James M. “Jim” Norton, Sr., 88, of Fombell passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Norton was born in Beaver Falls on December 15th, 1933 to the late Hubert and Minnie (Spence) Norton. Jim is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1952 and the Holy Redeemer Parish family. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on March 2nd, 1955 and served with the rank of SP 3 until his discharge on March 1st, 1957. Jim had worked at J.C. Penny in Ellwood City, and then at the Ellwood City Forge for 42 years…

You knew Ellie. If you ever took sheer joy in observing something beautiful in nature, such as a whitetail deer grazing in a field or feeling the warmth of the sun while sitting on the beach, you knew her. You knew Ellie if you ever witnessed someone getting a momentous thrill from winning something as simple as the 50/50 raffle at a family reunion. You knew Ellie if your most elevated happiness stemmed from watching your children or grandchildren succeed. If you are able to fully appreciate the beauty and wonder of God’s Earth, then you knew Ellie. As the…