Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Michele S. Burton, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Michele was born on September 27th, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late Clayton and Virginia (DiFrishia) Daufen Sr.. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965, and attended the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. Over the years she had worked at Heraeus, Fotia Bros., Allsy Lighting, Airway Industries, and the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She is survived by her sons, Samuel (Tammy) Burton of New Brighton and Thomas Burton of Houston, Texas, grandchildren, Amber, Elizabeth, Samuel, Joshua,…

Matushka Anne “Anya” Hopko, née Schmemann, for the last two decades of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and previously, for many years, of Crestwood (Yonkers), New York, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2022. She was 78 years old. At the time of her repose in the Lord, Matushka Anne was in care in a hospital in L’Annonciation (Rivière-Rouge), Quebec. She had suffered a sudden stroke on Wednesday, August 3, while with family members together on summer holiday in Lac Labelle, Quebec. Matushka Anne was the beloved wife of the late Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko (+2015). She is survived…

Mrs. Marilyn “Dusty” Minnocci, 76, passed away peacefully in the early mornings of August 9, 2022. She was surrounded by her family. Dusty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Dusty was born August 12, 1945 to the late Kathryn “Kappy” Linville and the late Paul “Dwayne” Jessop. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963 and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Geneva College. In March 1966, she married her high school sweetheart Marty Minnocci. Some of Dusty’s hobbies were baking and cooking and many can attest to her abilities in the kitchen. She touched the lives of…

David A. Wiltrout, 69, of Franklin Township passed away on Sunday, August 7th, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley. David was born on September 2nd, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late William and Mildred Wiltrout. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1972. For 35 years he worked at the Ellwood City Forge as a machine operator. As per David’s wishes there will not be a public service. The final arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..

Mr. Frank A. “Cheech” DeCaria, Sr., 90, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at the Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, Florida. Mr. DeCaria was born on October 23rd, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late James and Pauline (Venezie) DeCaria. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. From 1950 until 1952 Frank worked for the Garrett Company as a packer. On November 25th, 1952 he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served with the rank of Corporal until he was discharged on November 24th, 1954. He was awarded the…

Patricia L. Ritter, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born in Guthrie, OK on March 6th, 1946 to the late Fred J. and Ruby E. (Yohe) Couts. She had worked as a waitress at the former Demas Restaurant in Ellwood City and at Christy’s Restaurant in Franklin Twp. for over 30 years. Patty was a passionate Elvis Presley fan. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Lordi of Ellwood City, son, Fred (Tammy) Vincik of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Tara (Don) Lutz, Frederic Vincik, Mystique Vincik, Breah Anne Robison,…

Gerald R. “Jerry” Hulick, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 21st, 2022 in Beaver, Pa. Gerald was born to the late Raymond and Janna (Shaffer) Hulick on August 25th, 1961 in Ellwood City. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1979. Jerry worked as a self employed handyman and real estate investor/landlord. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed kayaking, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and his companion Linda. He is survived by his daughters, Cassie Hulick (Joe Whiting) of New Wilmington and Jamie (Steve) Ambroziak of Ellwood City, grandchildren,…

Mr. Paul R. Plavecsky, Sr., 95 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 22nd, 2022, at his home in Ellwood City, PA. Paul was born in Jennerstown, PA on June 29th, 1927 to the late Joseph and Anna Hrabosky Plavecsky. He attended Lincoln High School until he left to serve in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II where he decrypted enemy messages from 1945 until 1946. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal for his service. When the war ended, he returned home to complete his GED. He was a Class A…

Mrs. Sandra K. Hardesty, 76, of Bessemer, formerly Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Hardesty was born on March 11, 1946 in Pittsburgh to the late John V. and Marietta (Bassler) Markle. She had worked at Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry, and Heritage Valley Medical Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Sandra enjoyed reading and jig saw puzzles. She is survived by her daughters, Shannon Hinkle (James Augustine) of Bessemer, Sharon (Bob) Miller of Wampum, and Sharlene (Curtis) Figurel of Ellwood City, sons, Shawn…

Mrs. Ruth Genevieve (Hampton) Holleran passed away peacefully in her home in Avon Lake, Ohio on Wednesday July 13, 2022. She was the youngest of 13 children born to the late William Bernard and Anna Cecilia (Haney) Hampton on September 23, 1927. She grew up in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania and had fond memories of her hometown and large family. It was there that she met the love of her life John (“Jack”) Holleran at a spaghetti dinner at St. Agatha’s Church Hall. Ruth and Jack were married at St. Agatha’s in 1950 and lived in Ellwood where their first of…