Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

Mrs. Lou Anne McClintick, 68, of Franklin Township, passed away on Thursday, November 16th, 2023. She was being kept comfortable at home after her courageous year-long battle with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma. Lou Anne was born on June 26th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Eugene ‘Gene’ F. Lanza and Betty Jane (Powell) Lanza. Lou Anne was a member of the Riverside High School class of 1973. She had been retired after 20+ years in the food service industry and known for her baking and beautiful cake decorating skills. Lou Anne enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, cooking,…

Mr. Gary T. Rozanski, Sr., 72, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mr. Rozanski was born in Ellwood City on June 1st, 1951 to the late Carl and Mary (Wojciechowicz) Rozanski. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1969 and from Beaver County Community College in 1971 earning an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Mechanics. For 30 years Gary worked at McElwain’s in the service department as a master technician followed by 10 years at Good Wheel’s as the service manager. He is a member of Divine Grace…

Mr. Pasquale (“Patsy”) DiBuono, 89, of 704 Line Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, Nov, 8, 2023 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Baia e Latina, ltaly on October 7th, 1934 to the late Pompeo and Amalia (Nacca) DiBuono. Having survived through WWll as a child in Europe, he went on to work at the family bar-cafe in his hometown, served as staff in a restaurant in Bern, Switzerland, operated a postal service route delivering mail via Vespa scooter and served in the ltalian Army. During the 1950s while in ltaly, he played soccer…

Mrs. Kim E. Gorgas, 71, of New Castle passed away on Saturday. November 4th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Kim was born on February 13th, 1952 in Ellwood City, to the late Lee E. and Dorothy (Zimmerman) Koah. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970 and went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Kim worked for a few hospitals in the area including, Ellwood, Hillview Manor, and The Haven Convalescent Home. She was a member of the Ellport Presbyterian Church. Kim enjoyed singing and karaoke, she was one of five members who belonged to…