Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Olga G. Sawor, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Northview Estates. Mrs. Sawor was born in Ellwood City on December 3, 1927 to the late Raymond and Nellie (Cavalier) DiFalco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1946. Olga is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She had worked at the 5 & 10 store, McKelvey’s Appliances, Aetna Standard Engineering, Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Morini’s Market, and Newman’s Pharmacy. Olga volunteered as a TV Hostess for the Ellwood City Hospital,…

Letha Jane Smith, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021 at the Grove in New Castle. Letha Jane was born in Norwich, New York to the late Richard J. and Helen E. (Brookins) Hickling on June 26, 1951. Before moving to Ellwood City, she had lived in Ormend Beach, Florida where she was the owner of Accounting by Carneal. She had also worked as a sales clerk at various stores, most recently she worked in the security division for Walmart in Cranberry Twp.. She retired in 2006. Letha Jane enjoyed reading. She leaves behind her special…

Mrs. Patricia A. Cavanaugh, 80, formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2021 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Cavanaugh was born on July 18th, 1941 in Ligonier, Pennsylvania to the late Vance and Edna Mae (Shaffer) Clark. She graduated from Monaca High School with the class of 1960 and was a member of the Rock Christian Fellowship in Rochester. Mrs. Cavanaugh was part of Paul and Pat and the Young Inspirations Christian band as a pianist and singer, in the 70’s and 80’s. She is survived by her daughter, Marcy Shaffer and…

Dr. John J. DeCaro, Sr, 90, of Ellwood City, PA passed away on October 23, 2021 at the Jameson Care Center following a brief illness. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Ellwood City, to the late Ernest and Theresa (Sandora) DeCaro. He married the former Theresa Rossi on August 10, 1957. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. John attended Gannon College, where he was a member of the undefeated 1949 football team and graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Western Reserve University in 1953. He was also a member of the football team at…

Andrew R. Small, 33, of West Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, October 22nd. Andrew was born on May 15th, 1988 in Beaver to Deborah A. Small. He graduated from the Riverside High School with the class of 2006, and afterwards enlisted with the U.S. Marine Core. More recently, Andrew graduated from the New Castle School of Trade’s welding program. He then took what he learned in school and started a career at Lee Michael Industries in New Castle, as a welder. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his beloved black lab, Trooper. He is survived by his mother, and…

Ms. Barbara A. “Bea/Barb” Barbati, 65 of Renfrew, PA, passed away on Monday, October 18th, 2021 at her residence. Bea was born on October 24th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late James D. and Barbara (Getsay) Barbati. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973, and then from Valencia Community College with a degree in nursing. After graduation, she went to work as a nurse in the operating room, at Florida Hospital, and then moved on to become a supervisor for out patient surgery. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with friends and family,…

Catherine M. Trevelline, 86, formerly of North Sewickley Township passed away on Friday, October 15th, 2021 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Catherine was born on August 22nd, 1935 in Boyers, Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph and Edith (Vitale) Leone. She graduated from Grove City High School with the class of 1953. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Catherine enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with her friends in Florida, but her greatest interests were her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Patrick (Kelly) Trevelline of Chippewa Township, Rich…

Geri F. Trimble, 59, of North Beaver Township passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence. Geri was born in Pittsburgh on July 19, 1962 to the late Jerry M. and Dolores C. (Shogan) Yates Jr.. She had briefly worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. Geri enjoyed cooking, planting flowers, and animals. She is survived by her sons, Brandon Hawk of Pittsburgh and Johnny O’Donnell of Butler, sisters, Toni Lance of North Sewickley Twp., Janice Burns of West Pittsburgh, Lynea Fierst of Ellport, Linda Benson Yates of New Castle, and Jean Yates also of New Castle, brothers,…

Mr. Ronald W. Ehrenberg, 71 of Perry Township went home to be with his Lord and Savior and his beloved wife, Virginia, on October 11th, 2021 at the Allegheny General Hospital. Ronald was born on June 3rd, 1950 to the late Melvin W. and Helen J. (Jacobs) Ehrenberg. He graduated from the Shenango High School with the class of 1968, and then from the Community College of Beaver County where he studied machine technology. He is a member of the Word Alive Church, the Hungarian Home, and the Ellwood City Saxon’s Club. Ron also served as an Ellwood City Auxiliary…

Mrs. Catherine “Cathy” A. Balser, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Balser was born on December 16, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Mary (Zona) Baros. She had graduated from the Purification BVM Elementary School and Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. Cathy had worked for Dom’s IGA, the U.S. Steel Tube Mill, Ellwood City Transit (Zona’s Busing), and Caputo Insurance Agency in Beaver Falls. She is a life-long member of the Holy Redeemer Church. An avid golfer, Cathy is a…