Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Mary A. McClurg, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington. Mrs. McClurg was born in Ellwood City on October 23rd, 1928 to the late Bernardo and Damiana (Losacco) Sera. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. Mary had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and Edelman’s Shoe Store. A devout Catholic, Mary was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Her strong faith was an example to her family. She was also…

John E. Palinski II, 63, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. John was born in Biloxi, MS on November 25th, 1959 to the late John E. Palinski and MaryKay (Murphy) Palinski of Fombell. He had graduated from Bedford High School in Massachusetts. On May 25th, 1977 John enlisted with the United States Air Force and served until his honorable discharge on July 27th 1983 as a jet engine mechanic with the rank of E4. He was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Service Long Tour Ribbon, Air…

Mrs. Vivian M. Rue, 82, of Franklin Township passed away on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver with her loving family at her bed side. Mrs. Rue was born in Ellwood City on May 1st, 1940 to the late James and Hazel (Palm) Flesher. She had worked at the J & T Custard Stand, Ellwood City Knitting Mill, and Fotia Bros.. She was Christian by faith, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, and traveling. Her greatest joy in life was her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Karen Cooper…

Kristine S. (Kotuby) Rogers, 50, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 7th, 2022 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Kristine was born in Ellwood City to George R. “Butch” and the late Carol L. (Reeder) Kotuby on August 19th, 1972. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1990. Kristine loved spending time with her nieces, nephew, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She also loved animals especially her cats. She is survived by her father George R. “Butch” Kotuby of North Sewickley Twp., sister Pamela Weller of Beaver Falls, several, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts,…

Mrs. Edith Kravos, 91, formerly of New Beaver Borough, passed away on December 5th, 2022 at the Northview Estates. Edith was born on May 6th, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Raymond and Nellie (Cavallaro) DiFalco. She graduated from Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Bill) Geer of Wampum, son John Kravos III of Wampum, grandchildren Kurt Andrew (Rose) Kravos and Kelly Lynn (Josh) Sonnetti, great-grandchildren Ivy and Sage Sonnetti, and sister Stella M. Santillo of Ellwood City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband…

Mr. Gary L. Forsythe, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Gary was born on October 13th, 1944 in Pittsburgh to the late Marshall and Edna (Henderson) Forsythe. He attended Mars High School and is a veteran of the United States Army with a discharge rank of E-4 (Specialist). He worked at Wooding’s Industrial in Mars as a supervisor, Fombell Fabricating, Cullum Mechanical Construction as a plumbing foreman and lastly at Adam’s Manufacturing as a warehouse worker. Gary enjoyed gardening, and was avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and NASCAR Racing….

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Pratt, 100, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at UPMC Jamison Hospital in New Castle. Liz was born on June 8th, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Marianna (Anzolliti) Pasta. She graduated from Lincoln High School in January, with the class of 1940. She worked at the Tube Mill, Miller’s Dry Goods and The Mattress Factory. Liz was a kind, giving person who loved her family and friends. She will be missed by those whose lives she touched. She was small in stature, but strong in her will, determination, and…

Mr. George R. Garda, 79, formerly of Ellwood City and presently of Mars, Pa passed away on Monday, November, 28th, 2022. Mr. Garda was born in Ellwood City on July 27th, 1943 son of the late George and Flora (Paglia) Garda. He is a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1961 and had played center on the football team. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Slippery Rock State College in 1966 where he also played center on the football team, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1970. He had taught at the…

Mrs. Catherine Sabatino, 97, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2022 at her home. Catherine was born on May 28th, 1925 in West Bridgewater, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Catherine “Katy” (Pavlinich) Brozich. She graduated from Beaver High School with the class of 1943. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, Divine Grace Parish. Catherine worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill as a personnel department clerk, Townsend Company, where she made 98 cents an hour as secretary, Draft Board in Beaver, Victor Cohen’s Dust Proof Manufacturing, Christy’s Grocery Store, Value King on…

Ms. Vicki Lynn Gerard, 65, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at The Grove in New Castle. Vicki was born on September 17th, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph C. and Martha Ann (Havern) Gerard. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976. Vicki worked at Christy’s Family Restaurant for years as a waitress, and then worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at the Passavant nursing home in Zelienople for 15 years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Vicki enjoyed puzzles, card games, reading and playing bingo with…