Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Charles A. Schweinsberg, 88, of Franklin Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, November, 13th, 2022. Mr. Schweinsberg was born in Ellwood City on May 14th, 1934 to the late Emmett and Bertha (Mook) Schweinsberg. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952, and served with the U.S. Army in Korea after the Korean Conflict had ended with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Charles had worked at the U.S. Steel bar mill in Ellwood City from 1952 to 1958. Following his service with the army he was employed by Columbia Gas for 37 years…

Mrs. Diane Proper, 69, of Wayne Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 12th, 2022. Diane was born in Sewickley, Pa on November 29th, 1952 to the late Mike and Stella (Maravich) Lackovich. She had graduated from Hopewell High School. She , along with her husband Brian, was the co-owner and operator of Animal Box Distributing, a sharpening service. She had been affiliated with the St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa. She was a member of the AKC where she showed her English Springer dogs, and enjoyed camping. She is survived by her husband, Brian Poper, and…

Darlene C. Carcaise, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 10th, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Darlene was born on October 7th, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late William L. and Mary Margaret (Hinkle) Atkinson. She graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. Darlene worked at the Pentagon as a secretary for four years, was the co-owner and operator at Bill’s Bargain Bedding in Ellport, and lastly, at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at the West Gate toll both as a toll collector. She is a member of the Free Methodist Church and…

Mrs. Catherine Prestia, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away Monday, November 7th, 2022 at the Allegheny Health Network Hospital in Wexford, after a lengthy illness. Born June 16th, 1928 in Bari, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Angela Lorusso. She was married to Rocco Prestia who passed away January 27th, 2002. They met while her husband served in the Army in World War 2, instantly fell in love and then married on April 25th, 1946 and went on to enjoy 56 wonderful years together. She was an exceptional cook, had a beautiful voice, and she enjoyed…

Mrs. Kathleen A. Szakelyhidi, 72, of Franklin Township passed away on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Kathleen was born on June 23rd, 1950 in New Castle to the late Clyde E. and Ethel (McKinney) Miller. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1968, and from the Butler County Community College where she studied nursing. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for various hospitals and nursing homes in the area, including, Providence in Beaver Falls, Evergreen Nursing Home, Jamison Care Center, Hillview Manor, and the Ellwood City Hospital, from where…

Mrs. Yolanda “Penny” (Paxson) Arkett went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born December 27th, 1948 to the late Joseph Paxson Sr. and Yolanda (DeCaro) Morrison. She married her beloved husband James Arkett on August 22nd, 1981, who survives. She is also survived by her daughter Amy (Mike) Westcott of Edinburg and son Andrew (Jenny) Arkett of West Mifflin. Loving grandmother to Michael Arkett, David and Abbey Westcott and cherished sister to Joseph “Sonny” Paxson of Mississippi, Michael (Sherry) Paxson of Alabama, and Terri (Chris)…

Mr. James C. Spielvogel, 87, of Wayne Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 and was reunited with his beloved dog Rommel. Mr. Spielvogel was born on May 11th, 1935 in New Castle to the late George and Mary Rose (Delaney) Spielvogel. Jim is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954, and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Following high school Jim served with the United States Navy from 1952 until his discharge in 1957 and was a 100% disabled veteran. He had served in the Navy reserves for 10 months prior…

Mr. Umberto “Birdie” Carosi Jr., 92, of Perry Township passed away on October 21st, 2022 at The Grove in Harmony. Birdie was born on June 21st, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Umberto and Josephine (Maggi) Carosi Sr.. He attended Lincoln High School, and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Birdie worked for U.S. Steel, and Elcast as a shift supervisor, and later for Del-Mar Golf Course as a grounds supervisor and starter. He was an avid bowler and golfer, who enjoyed working with his hands, whether it be in the kitchen cooking, or outside gardening…

Mr. George H. Vogel, Jr., 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at the Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Mr. Vogel was born in Pittsburgh on August 11th, 1937 to the late George H. and Mary (Beyers) Vogel, Sr. George was a member of the first class to graduate from North Allegheny High School. Following high school he served with the United States Army for several years. George worked as an over the road truck driver, most recently for Russell Trucking, and had driven over a million miles. He is a life Member of the Ellwood…

Mr. Harry L. Daufen, Sr., 75, of Franklin Township passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Daufen was born in Ellwood City on November 6th, 1946 to the late Carl E. “Granny” and Pearl O. (Herold) Daufen, Sr.. He is a member of the Riverside High School graduating class of 1966. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 14th, 1966 and served during the Vietnam War until his discharge on September 13th, 1968 with the rank of SP4. Following his service with the Army, Harry worked at Pullman Steel in Butler for a few years…