Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Charlene V. Fife, 63, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Fife was born on October 3rd 1960 in Ellwood City the daughter of Norma (Eidenmiller) Johnston of Ellwood City. Charlene had worked at Romar Textile in Ellport and later at Wolverine Plastics. She is a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club, Hungarian Home, Sons of Italy #608, MOOSE Lodge #93, and Ellwood City Women’s Pool League. She enjoyed motorcycle riding, going with her daughter on their annual casino trip, and shooting pool. She will be sadly missed by her…

Mrs. Betty Ann Brown, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on December 1st, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Township. Mrs. Brown was born on September 16th, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Thomas L. and Pearl J. (Lasso) Beatrice. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. In her earlier years she worked at Jackson’s Shoe Store which was on Lawrence Ave. in Ellwood City. Betty enjoyed both bowling and golfing and is a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club Women’s Golf League. She…

Michele Marie Harding, 68, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 1st, 2023 at her residence from natural causes. Michele was born in Ellwood City on July 22nd, 1955 to Bruno Suppa and the late Mary Jane “Peppy” (Manzo) Suppa. She was a Lincoln High School graduate, class of 1973. She studied at Slippery Rock University and Beaver County Community College for nursing. She served this community at the Ellwood City Hospital for over 40 years. Michele is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She loved her family, holidays, her time spent with all the…

Mrs. Mary Prestopine, 98, formerly of Schill Manor in Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. Prestopine was born in Ellwood City on July 6th, 1925 to the late Antonio and Jennie (DeLoia) Pietrcollo. During World War II she worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill and later at Romar Textiles in Ellport for 25 years as a seamstress. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Since 1990 Mary volunteered at the Holy Redeemer School in the cafeteria where…

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, Christian, athlete, educator, coach, mentor, and friend, Donald J. “Ducky” Costa, of Frankin Township,  passed peacefully to his eternal reward on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born February 17th, 1937, in Ellwood City, the son of the late Patsy and Clara (Statti) Costa. Donald was a longtime Principal and English teacher.  His passion was coaching football which he did at a number of High Schools and Colleges with a career spanning 60 years. He was especially proud of his quarterbacks who became like family members for a while.  He was…

Mrs. Mary Jo Cioffi, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. Mrs. Cioffi was born the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Maria (Zampini) Fazioli in Ellwood City on August 9th, 1941. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959 and is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Over the years, Mary Jo had worked for several local law firms as a Legal Secretary. A great homemaker Mary Jo enjoyed flower gardening, landscaping, loved to cook and was known for…

Mrs. Deborah A. “Debbie” Williamson, 62, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 24th, 2023 at her residence following an extensive illness. Debbie was born on May 5th, 1960 in Beaver Falls to the late Merve and Judy (Ellison) Davidson. She attended Riverside High School. Debbie worked at the Big Beaver Restaurant on route 18, Kotuby’s Shop’n Save, and most recently, at B and B Express on Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City as a Cook. She served on the Little Wolverine’s Boosters for many years while her sons played football. Debbie enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her…

James A. “Jimmy” Mantz, 68, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 at AHN in Wexford. James was born in New Castle on July 6th, 1955 to Helen Mantz of Ellwood City. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. Jimmy then graduated from Aeronomy School in Lake City, Florida where he studied golf course management and aeronomy. Over the years he had worked at numerous golf courses and for the past 25 years at Olde Stonewall Golf Club as the golf course manager. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy…

Mrs. Geri L. Mantz, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp.. Mrs. Mantz was born on March 11th, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Maxine (Diehl) Molnar. She had graduated from Mars High School with the class of 1962. Geri started her working career as a stewardess with Eastern Airlines. After moving to Ellwood City she worked at Helen’s Dress Shop, Newman’s Pharmacy, and most recently at Kimpel’s Jewelers. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers….

Mrs. Betty Ruth Rodgers-Haswell, 92, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at the Avalon Nursing Home. Ruth was born on October 24th, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late John and Elizabeth (Hango) Bakty. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughter, Shelley (Michael) LaCava of Ellwood City, son, Bryan (Patty) Rodgers of Bethel Park, grandchildren, Kristen, Kara, Jeremy (Kara), Codi, Julie and Tori, great-granddaughter, Taylor, and sister-in-law, Jean (Tony) Lasso of Ohio. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Robert Rodgers, second husband, Wayne Haswell, and her…