Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Harry T. Witte, 84, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Harry was born on June 29th, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Harry L. and Mildred F. (Dilley) Witte. In his earlier years Harry was a taxi driver and did various small jobs through out the area. He was a member of the Sylvania Hills Baptist Church. Harry was an extremely religious man who lived to serve God and help those in need. He was very generous to the multitude of religious charities that he helped to…

Ted Pinksaw, 86, was born on August 3rd, 1937 in Chicago Illinois, passed away on March 27th, 2024, in Ellwood City, PA. He was a loving, devoted husband of 60 years to Dolores and a supportive father to his two sons, Rick Pinksaw and his wife Missy and Jeff Raman and his wife Cheryl. Ted was a proud grandfather to four grandchildren, Kory Raman, Geno Raman, Anthony Pinksaw and Justin Pinksaw and four great-grandchildren, Mason, Luca, Landon and Arlo. A United States Army veteran, Ted dedicated his early years to serving his country. He had a successful career, spending 30…

Patricia Sue Tyler, 56, of Ellwood City passed away on March 27th, 2024 at her residence. Patty was born on July 21st, 1967 in New Hartford, New York to Elmer and Ruth (Wilson) Chamberlaind. She graduated from Columbiana High School with the class of 1986 and attended Cosmo Beauty School shortly after. Patty worked as a waitress at various restaurants in the area. An animal lover, Patty was described as being compassionate and loving person who always looked out for the under dog. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Sandy” Tyler whom she married on October 28th, 2017, her…

Fred Harding, 70, of Ellwood City passed peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on February 11,1954 to Fred and Harriet (Frazier) Harding. Fred worked as a Laborer at First Energy until he happily retired with his late significant other Michele Harding who passed away on December 1st, 2023. He loved football, the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He always had a story to tell or a joke to crack. lt never failed that he also had a saying or phrase for…

On March 19, 1945 Minnie’s husband Sam was a survivor of the attack on the USS Franklin during World War II that killed over 700 men. On that day Sam always took off work as it was his “Lucky Day”. His lucky day still exists as his beloved wife Minnie went to join him for eternity as she passed away on his Lucky Day at Northview Estates. Mrs. Ferrante was born in Midway, PA on October 27th, 1928 to the late Domenic Gobcio and Mary (DeMarco) Chiolo. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. Minnie…

Mrs. Sharlene L. Veres, 83, formerly of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at the Celebration Villa in Chippewa Township. Sharlene was born on September 18th, 1940 in Ellwood City to the late Edward M. and Louise E. (Venezie) Mitchell. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958. She worked for United States Steel, Commercial Machine Works, and lastly at Emess Design Group/Alsy Lighting until her retirement in 2005. Sharlene was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Town & Country Garden Club. She is survived by her son, Michael…

Mr. Edward L. Annarumo, 68, of Norwalk, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at the Cleveland Metro Health Medical Center. Edward was born in Ellwood City on December 20th, 1955 to the late Anthony Annarumo and Eleanor (Greco) Lively. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. Following high School, Ed enlisted with the United States Marine Corp. on July 15th, 1974 and honorably served until his discharge on November 16th, 1976 with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Rifle Expert Badge. After serving…

Our dear John “Jack” Cortes, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp.. Mr. Cortes was born on June 19th, 1934 in Ellwood City to the late John and Mary (Toth) Cortes. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Jack had worked at the United States Steel Mill in Ellwood City in the store room, Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in both Beaver Falls and Koppel as the 2nd operator on the furnace, and retired from Ellwood Quality Steel…

The Mayor of 12th St. Mr. Aldo F. Garuccio, 85, passed away on Friday, March 8th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley in Beaver. Mr. Garuccio was born on May 10th, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late Dominic and Maria (Placanica) Garuccio. Following high school, Aldo worked at Beaver Advanced which was located in the West End of Ellwood City, he then worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in both Beaver Falls and Ambridge. After retiring from the B&W Aldo briefly worked at the Ellwood City Forge. He is a longtime member of Divine Grace…

Jared Sean Meyers, 28, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Jared was born on August 13th, 1995 in Ellwood City, to Sean Meyers and Rebecca (Funk) Keefer. Jared graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2014, where he was a respected athlete. He was one of the top leading rushers in Ellwood City, Captain of the football team, participated in Penn-Ohio football game, and went to states for track and field. Jared was the co-owner and operator of Meyers Auto Group alongside his father, Sean. He was described as…