Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Rose LaGala, 90, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on June 11th, 2021 at the Rolling Meadows Nursing Facility in Waynesburg. Mrs. LaGala was born on August 21st, 1930, in Pietramelara, Italy to the late Thomas and Antionetta (Collela) Russiello. She came over to the United States when she was in 8th grade and worked at the Matress Factory in Ellport. Mrs. LaGala was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Anna (Glenn) Bates of Clarksville, her grandchildren, Sara and Katy Bates, Daniel (Michelle Harrison), Joseph, Josh, and Ryan…

Mr. Domenic “Mimi” Bellissimo, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Bellissimo was born on February 12th, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Bruno and Victoria (DeCaria) Bellissimo. He is a graduate of Lincoln High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1945 and served in the Medical Corp. until his honorable discharge in 1946. He was employed at the Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill for 10 years, the U.S. Steel Mill for 30 years and was the Caretaker of Locust Grove Cemetery for over 50 years. At his retirement…

Mrs. Rose Marie Brown, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 at the UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Brown was born in Ellwood City on November 10th, 1937 to the late Bruno and Mary (Pezzi) Buccelli. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. From 1979 until her retirement in 1999, Rose Marie worked at the St. Francis Hospital in New Castle as a ward clerk and nurses assistant. She is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers, and a long time volunteer for the church’s…

Mr. Eugene Leroy Stiefel, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021. He was born on August 12th, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Archie and Mildred (Jacobs) Stiefel and was a lifelong resident of Ellwood City. One of the few remaining World War II veterans, Eugene served on Guam as a Navy Seabee. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on August 9th, 1944 and served as a Seaman First Class in the Guam Theatre and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre until his honorable discharge on May 31st, 1946. He was proud of his military service and loved our country. Eugene…

Mr. Steve P. Markovich, Jr., 68, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Steve was born on July 5, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Steve P. and Eileen (Colby) Markovich, Sr.. He had graduated from East High in Youngstown. A baker by trade, Steve had worked for European Bakery, Keystone Bakery, Mom’s Pies, Tomic Bakery, Hillview Manor, and Jameson Hospital. In the past he had enjoyed fishing and roller skating. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Mazzant) Markovich whom he married on July 26, 1986,…

Randall A. “Mopey” Craven, 57, of Wayne Township passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence. Randy was born on November 26, 1963 in Ellwood City to Robert G. and Carolyn (Boy) Craven of Perry Twp.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School where he was a star pitcher for the high school baseball team. After high school he was recruited by Penn State University to pitch for their baseball team. He later transferred to the Butler County Community College where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Project Management and was named to the President’s List. For many…

Paul Matthew Angelucci, 52, passed away from our world into Heaven early in the morning of May 20, 2021. Well known in community theater circles for his work as an actor, director, and set constructor, Paul was a selfless angel of a man who was trusted and counted upon by friends and family alike. Paul was born on April 2, 1969 in the Ellwood City Hospital. He lived his entire life in Shenango Township, graduating from Shenango Jr.-Sr. High School with the Class of 1987. He kept in close contact with his fellow classmates, meeting with them routinely for get-togethers,…

Mr. David Rockyvich, 78, of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Rockyvich was born to the late Charles and Kathryn (Pazsint) Rockyvich, Sr. on November 10, 1942 in Ellwood City. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Dave enlisted with the U.S. Army on June 7, 1962 and served until his discharge on May 9, 1963 with the rank of Private First Class. Dave then worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in both Koppel and Beaver Falls,…

“You have delighted us long enough,” said famed English novelist, Jane Austen. After 94 years of delighting us on Earth, God decided it was time to call Fonce home to be with Him. Alfonso Frank Angelucci, 94, passed away peacefully from our world into Heaven at 7:45am on May 17, 2021. Known as “Fonce” or “Foncie” to all who knew him well and loved him, his passing will bring some silence to bowling alleys, card games, auto body garages, family gatherings, sporting events and wedding receptions that he would attend. Born December 28, 1926, Fonce grew up in the Rockdale…

William H. Grant, 65, of Perry Twp. passed away on Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at his residence. Bill was born in Michigan on August 9, 1955 to the late Charles W. “Bucky” and Genevieve R. (Rocco) Grant. For 40 years Bill worked at Lindy Paving as a teamster and truck driver. He is a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, Eagles Club, Hungarian Home, and the Saxons Club. An outdoorsman, Bill was a Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast, and enjoyed tinkering in his garage, cutting wood, and his cats. He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Zollum) Grant whom he married…