Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Joshua Shane “Josh” Hill, 46, of New Castle passed away on Friday, August 25th, 2023. Josh was born on July 12th, 1977 in Ellwood City the son of Patricia Ann (Hill) Werling. He had graduated from Lawrence County Vocational Technical School where he studied graphic art with the class of 1995. For the past 17 years Josh has worked for American Industries in Sharon as a plant manager specializing in quality and safety. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, cooking, and watching movies and TV, He also loved music and his kids. He is survived by his mother Patricia,…

Lisa S. Koch-Vanassa, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, August 24th, 2023 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Lisa was born on December 31st, 1963 in Ellwood City to the late Melvin G. and Lena (Rosellini) Koch. She was baptized at the former St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church. Lisa is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1982 and earned a certificate in Business Administration from Beaver County Community College in 1985. She enjoyed watching movies, shopping, dancing, eating out at various restaurants with her family, and traveling to Florida with her sister Judy. She…

Mr. Peter P. Pavlovic, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on August 24th, 2023 at the UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Peter was born on September 1st, 1937 to the late Milan and Dorothy (Dugan) Pavlovic. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. A prize winning photographer, Peter was the head photographer from the News Tribune in Beaver Falls, along with side work for various other local newspapers. He photographed crime scenes, fires, seven presidents, Dr. Marin Luther King Jr., Woodstock, Pittsburgh sport teams, and much more. A few of his photos were eventually published in LIFE Magazine….

Mrs. Phyllis Vetica of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August 21st, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Vetica was born on June 16th, 1934 in Ellwood City to the late Salvatore and Elizabeth (Perry) Galati. Phyllis was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1952, and graduated from Garfield Business Institute. She worked at Edelman’s Shoe Store in Ellwood City and at Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill in the Personnel Department. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and Christian Mothers. She enjoyed all sports, especially Notre Dame. She dedicated herself to raising…

Mr. Stephen E. “Steve” Pulleo, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mr. Pulleo was born in Koppel on March 6th, 1949 the son of the late Joseph and Lucille (Cearfoss) Pulleo. Steve is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967. He had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, Giant Eagle in produce department, and was the owner and operator of Steve & Sons Tackle Shop in Ellwood City. An outdoorsman, Steve enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting and gardening. He loved spending time with his children…

Mrs. Connie Marie Markovich, 62, of Beaver passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Connie was born in Pittsburgh on December 16th, 1960 the daughter of the late Anthony and Nellie (Wilcox) Mazzant. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1980. In the past, Connie had worked as a caretaker for the former B.V.M. Church. Presently she is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Connie was an avid animal lover, and loved time spent with her parrot Elvis. She also enjoyed seasonal holidays and spending time with…

Mrs. Martha M. Boschini, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at her residence with her loving family at her bedside. Mrs. Boschini was born on May 9th, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. Martha had worked at Ellwood City Dust Proof and mostly at Ellwood City News Company. She is a life time member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Martha enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, and watching game shows. She is survived by her daughters…

Mrs. Patricia A. White, 82, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. White was born in Ellwood City on May 2nd, 1941 to the late Robert and Beulah (Hertzog) Dambach. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School. Over the years, Patricia worked at K-Mart in both Rochester and New Castle in the jewelry and camera departments, Kohl’s in Cranberry Township, and Peebles at the Franklin Plaza. She enjoyed quilting with her sister Nancy, shopping, and playing games on her tablet. She is survived by her daughter Cindy (Mike) Daufen of Ellwood City,…