Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Loretta G. Paganie, 102, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at the North Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Paganie was born in Ellwood City on April 19th, 1919 to the late Pascal and Mary (Vitrale) Pastin. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. Loretta was a wonderful homemaker, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, and baking. She is survived by her sons, William (Susan) Paganie of Cranberry Twp. and John (Donna) Paganie of Bonita Springs, Florida, eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and…

Mr. Glenn “Bud” Czerpak, 67, of Wayne Township passed away on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Glenn was born in Greensburg, PA on March 18th, 1954 to the late Anthony and Audrey (Saint) Czerpak. He had graduated from Hempfield High School. Glenn worked at Mayfield Foundry, Blank’s Supply, and most recently with the Perry Township Road Crew. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, restoring farm tractors, and most of all his grandchildren especially watching them play sports. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (McQuiston) Czerpak whom he married on March 15th, 1973, daughter, Jennifer…

Mr. Joseph A. Valentino, Sr., 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Valentino was born in Beaver Falls on May 19th, 1950 to the late Andrew J. and Helen (Grant) Valentino. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968. He is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Over the years he worked at Allied Auto, Clem’s Sales, NAPA in Beaver Falls and New Castle, and most recently for Hovis Auto Supply as a salesman and store manager. Joe had earned the Life…

Marian C. Fray, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Marian was born on April 2nd, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Edward S. and Stella J. (Briczinski) Fray. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1973. Marian worked for the Riverside School District as an administrative assistant until her retirement. A person of deep Catholic faith, she was a devout member of the Holy Redeemer Church. She was an avid reader, and treasured time spent with her family – especially with her nieces, nephews,…

Mrs. Mary “Dolly” Frances Lucas passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, surrounded by her family, at The Windsor in Canton, Ohio. Dolly was born on September 3, 1929 in Ellwood City, Pa to the late Alfonso and Philomena “Mae” Barbati. She was the youngest of six children and grew up in Ellwood City. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Frank Lucas, on November 8, 1952. Together, they had three children and spent 69 loving years together. Anyone who knew Dolly saw her selfless dedication, compassion, and love for her family….

Mrs. Shirley V. “Ma” Follett, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Follett was born in Prosperity, PA on November 11th, 1938 to the late Rex and Stella (Cook) Murray. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1957. Until establishing her family, Shirley worked at the G.C. Murphy 5 & 10, True Value Hardware, and Hinkle’s Market, then as a homemaker. She is a member of the Lillyville Church of God located in Franklin Twp.. She enjoyed reading and watching…

Mrs. Joyce Ann (Housley) Wiebe, 85, of North Sewickley Township peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at the East Liverpool City Hospital, in East Liverpool Ohio. Joyce was born in Soddy, Tennessee on March 31st, 1936, to Leo Benson Housley and Eula Mae (Cochran) Housley. She graduated from the Kirkman Vocational High School in Chattanooga Tennessee in 1954. Soon after graduation, Joyce relocated with her mother and father to San Diego, California where she met and married her life-long husband, Vernon Wiebe. Joyce and Vernon were married on February 18th, 1955, in Yuma Arizona. For many years, Joyce…

Mrs. Darlene R. Burton, 84, of Ohioville passed away on Friday, February 4th, 2022 at the Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. Mrs. Burton was born on September 19th, 1937 in Jackson Center, Mercer County to the late Nelson and Emmy (Faulconbridge) McAnallen. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. For many years, Darlene worked as the Tax Collector for Ohioville, Pa, and was the co-owner/operator of John’s Lawn and Garden along with her husband John. A person that enjoyed watching sports, Darlene was as avid of a Pittsburgh Steeler’s fan that there ever…

Marty R. Hall Sr., 59, of Ellport passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Marty was born in New Brighton to the late Jack R. and Lillian S. (Bubb) Hall Sr.. He had worked for Steam-Pro which is based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He enjoyed working on cars and listening to music. He is survived by his daughter, Beck Zebley of New Castle, sons, Josh Hall and Marty R. Hall, Jr., both of Ellport, sisters, Barb (Joe) Falba of New Castle, Peggy Pearce of Danville, KY, Linda (Greg) Wright of Ellwood City, Cindy (Gary)…

Mr. Howard M. Bentel, 79, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at his residence. Howard was born on May 15th, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Howard J. and Elois (Hoover) Bentel. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1961. Howard enlisted with the United States Air Force on January 18th, 1962 and served until his discharge on January 17th, 1968. He was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, and Air Force Longevity Service Award. Howard worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill…