Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

James “Jimmy” F. Raybuck, 42, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023 at his residence. Jimmy was born on April 6th, 1981 in Beaver to David and Annie (Farrell) Raybuck Sr.. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 2000. Jimmy worked for U.S. Airways, Fed Ex, Holy Redeemer Parish as a maintenance man, and most recently in packaging at U.S. Liner in Harmony.  He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Jimmy will be remembered as a very kind person who enjoyed relaxing and the ocean. He was also very proud of his Irish…

Janet R. Fix, 64, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, May 5th, 2023 at her residence. Janet was born on November 13th, 1958 in Mt. Oliver, Pa the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Nelda (Elmire) Fix. She had graduated from North Allegheny High School with the class of 1977. Over the years she had worked at various restaurants as a cook, waitress, and hostess. For 40 plus years she was a member of The Mothers Club. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Julie and Jerry Mulligan of Seven Fields, sister Donna Jacobs of Franklin Twp.,…

David ‘Zeke’ T. Haswell, 76, of Ellwood City, passed unexpectedly the evening of April 30th, 2023. He was born October 16, 1946 in Ellwood City, Pa. to the late Lloyd E. Sr. & Norma H. (Bubb) Haswell. Dave was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1964. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed time spent in Florida, fishing & riding his Harley. Dave worked for many years at the B&W in Koppel, as well as the Ellwood City Forge. Dave was a veteran of the US Army Reserves. He was also a…

Charlotte L. Miller, 86, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 at her residence. Charlotte was born on July 8th, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Ella (Magella) Sproch. She graduated from Schenley High School with the class of 1952. Charlotte was a former member of the Silver Sneakers club in Ellwood City, and belonged to Victory Church in Cranberry Township. She was a “Pittsburgher” who loved cheering on the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their various sporting events. She will be deeply missed. She is survived…

Mrs. Mary A. Truby, 89, of Franklin Twp., Ellwood City, Pennsylvania joined her husband Charles A. Truby in Heaven on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Mary was born to the late Frank and Martha C. (Milnes) Sobczak in Ellwood City on September 29th, 1933. Mary enjoyed traveling. She traveled many times throughout the United States to visit family. Even as she became older, she thought nothing of it to board a Greyhound bus to visit loved ones. She was an avid reader and could finish most books within a few hours. Throughout the years she had crocheted many blankets for children…

Adrienne L. (McGinnis) Haegg, of Ellwood City went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 surrounded by her family. Adrienne was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lynch) McGinnis and was raised in her beloved “Bucks County”. She attended Edinboro University with an Art Major and met the late Paul Dodds Johnson Sr. whom she married and later had seven children. In 1991 she married Vernon Haegg and added more members to her beloved family. She is survived by her children Gailyn (Mark) Matscherz of Zelienople, PA, Alison (Jeff) Scott of Ellwood City, PA,…

Mr. Vincent J. Bellissimo III, 74, of Ellwood City went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Vince was born in Ellwood City on July 22nd, 1948 to the late Vincent J. and Lillian F. (Pezzi) Bellissimo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967, and Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Vince enlisted with the United States Army on April 24th 1968 and served with the Fourth U.S. Army until his discharge on April 23rd, 1971 with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense Medal,…

Cheryl D. Gallagher, 75 of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Cheryl was born on August 18th, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late, Lawrence “Larry” and Mary M. (LaPenta) DeBlaso Sr.. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. Cheryl worked for Loccisano’s as a clerk for 15 years, Walmart in the receiving department, and most recently, at Disney World as part of their retail cast, where she was awarded the Walt Disney Legacy Award. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer…