Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Tyler J. Long, 29, of Enon Valley passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 in Springfield Twp., Mahoning County, Ohio. Tyler was born on March 31st, 1993 in Beaver, Pa to William and Brenda (Taylor) Long also of Enon Valley. He graduated from Pell City High School in Alabama with the class of 2012. Tyler had worked at Ben Weitsman in New Castle and most recently at ARC Human Services as a maintenance person. He is a member of the V.F.W. in New Galilee. An outdoorsman, Tyler enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycle riding, and…

Vivian L. Houk, 74, of Ellport passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Vivian was born on January 27th, 1948 in Hayward, California the daughter of the late Frank E. and Dorothy (Rodgers) Inman. She had graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1968. For many years Vivian worked for Fashion Bug as a manager at the Franklin Plaza, Shenango Mall, and the Beaver Valley Mall sites. Most recently she was a well-known cashier at Busy Beaver in the Franklin Plaza. Vivian enjoyed crafting, painting, and spending time with her…

Kirbi “Jadah’’Foreman Ingold, 47, of Bethel Park, formerly of Ellwood City, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The daughter of Denise Caminite and Abdul Ameen Asad and step daughter of Zakkiyya Asad; devoted wife of Andrew Ingold; loving mother of Mecca Ingold; grandmother of Declynn Bonds; sister Alexis(CJ) DeGidio-Landolfi , Dena DeGidio, Asamee(Sarah) Asad, Dorian(Leslie) Dammon and Dante(Melissa) Dammon; granddaughter of the late Dominic and Concetta Caminite, and Virginia Young. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends; daughter in law of Paul Ingold and the late Susan Ingold. She received an Associate’s degree from…

Mrs. Joanne C. Best, 83, of Fombell passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 26th, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Best was born in Franklin Twp. on February 8th, 1939 to the late Joseph and Dorthea (Kirkwood) Wright. Joann was a homemaker and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family members. She is survived by her husband Paige Best whom she married on May 26th, 1978, her three girls Robin (Rob) Cancelliere, Beth Charlier (Jason Nye), and Paige (Bill) Fichter all of Fombell, grandchildren, Amiyah, Cash, and Ophelia, brothers Robert (Liz) Wright of…

Michaela Minnocci, 34, beloved daughter of Karen Lucchesi, passed away on Monday September 12th, 2022 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital following a brief illness. Michaela graduated with the Lincoln High School class of 2006 and went on to earn a medical assistant degree from Bradford Business School. She is survived by her mother Karen, daughter Amari Minnocci, two brothers John Lucchesi and Dominic Lucchesi, her grandfather Marty Minnocci, her partner Brittany Clark and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Marilyn “Dusty” Minnocci, great-grandparents Alma and Sam Minnocci. There will be a celebration of…

Mrs. Bette Baney DeLoia, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at Northview Estates. Bette was born in Ellwood City on September 11th, 1937 to the late Stephen and Edna (Rice) Baney. Bette graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Since September of 1955 she was the well known owner and operator of the Bette Baney’s Dance Studio with locations in Ellwood City, Beaver Falls, Chippewa Twp. and Cranberry Twp. She also was the owner and operator of the Gymnastics…

Michael G. Baxter, 50, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at his residence. Michael was born In Ellwood City on October 7th, 1971 to Alvin “Jerry” Baxter and Pam (Oliastro) Braumbeck. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1989. He had worked as a cook at Eppinger’s in Portersville, Harmony Inn in Harmony, Marty Suburban in Cranberry Twp., and most recently for Breaking Bread and 2nd Ward Sanctuary in Ellwood City. Michael enjoyed cooking, kayaking, fishing, and cats. He is survived by his mother and step father Pam and Wesley Braunbeck of…

Mrs. Ann B. Tillia, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at the Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington. Mrs. Tillia was born on September 28th, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late John and Girolama (Frazzini) Buzzelli. Ann is a graduate of Lincoln High School. She had worked at European Bakery and later at Leeds & Northrup as a machine operator. Ann is survived by her daughter Suzanne (John) Santillo of Beverly Hills, Florida, granddaughter Jamie Lynn Santillo of Wesley Chapel, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,…

Michael J. Funari, 51, of Beaver Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at his residence. Michael was born in New Brighton on January 28th, 1971 to Ernest and Theresa (Veitz) Funari of Koppel. He had graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1989. For over 10 years Michael worked at the United States Postal Service at the Warrendale Bulk Mail Center. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan and enjoyed music and watching scary movies. He is survived by his parents, daughters Mia Funari and Talia Cavallo both of Beaver Falls, son Michael…

Mrs. Rose M. Venditti, 98, of Ellwood City passed away at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls on Sunday, September 4th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Ellwood City on January 30th, 1924 the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. Rose worked at Kwall’s Clothing Store, Ellwood City Knitting Mill, and the Ellwood City Newsstand. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Rose enjoyed playing bingo, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates, and game shows….