Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

Mrs. Karen S. Knechtel, 63, of Wampum passed away on Friday, November 25th, 2022 at her family homestead, following a long battle with muscular sclerosis. Karen was born on November 23rd, 1959 in Beaver County to the late Samuel R. and Mary R. (Sedgwick) Heaton Sr. She graduated from Beaver Falls with the class of 1977. She also graduated from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and from the Community College of Beaver County, where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate. She worked in senior care and was a dedicated nurse and nursing administrator. She belonged to the VFW post #8106…

Nicholas Anthony Frisk Jr., 81, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022 at his residence while in his wife’s arms. Born on August 23rd, 1941, in Ellwood City. Nick was the son of late Nicholas Anthony Frisk Sr. and Clara Rose Frisk of Ellwood City. After setting numerous records as a half back for the Lincoln High Wolverines, Nick went on to play football at Baldwin Wallace University on a scholarship, where he earned a degree in history and political science. After taking time away from his education, Nick worked in Ellwood City and used his earnings…

Mr. Robert (Herbie) Wright, 85, of Franklin Township, peacefully passed into eternal rest on the morning of November 21st. Born December 11, 1936, in Fombell. He was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothea (Kirkwood) Wright. Herbie was a magnet for fun, a lover of life, never missing an opportunity to make you feel like the most important person in the room. Herbie loved yard sales, camping, and admiring classic cars. He would never turn down spending time shooting the breeze. Most importantly, Herbie adored his family and spending time with them at the Outer Banks. He had worked…

Mr. David W. Byler, 79, of Wayne Township passed away on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Byler was born in New Castle on June 27th, 1943 to the late David A. and Agnes (Donnely) Byler. He had graduated from New Castle High School with the class of 1962. Following high school Dave started his career as a truck driver until his retirement. He is a member of the Wampum Methodist Church, Union Twp. Lions Club, and life member of the Shenango China Rod & Gun Club. An outdoorsman, Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding…

Mr. Gregory “Greg” Ritorto, 62, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 20th, 2022 at his residence following a short illness. Greg was born on September 9th, 1960 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Joanne E. (Timpano) Ritorto Sr.. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1978. Greg was a member of the Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church, the Son’s of Italy #608, and the Ellwood City Saxon’s Club. He enjoyed golfing, especially at Del-Mar Golf course, and always lending a helping hand. Greg cared for others, and was very active in his…

Mrs. Rosalyn Marie Peffer, 73, of Franklin Township passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital. Mrs. Peffer was born on August 4th, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late John and Rose Marie (DeCola) Gurgacz. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1967. Rosalyn had worked at Shenango Pottery in New Castle, and later for the Riverside School District at both the Middle School and High School cafeterias. For over 40 years she along with her husband Doug was a co-owner/operator of Doug Peffer’s Deer Cutting and Smoke House located in…