Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Frank A. “Cheech” DeCaria, Sr., 90, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at the Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, Florida. Mr. DeCaria was born on October 23rd, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late James and Pauline (Venezie) DeCaria. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. From 1950 until 1952 Frank worked for the Garrett Company as a packer. On November 25th, 1952 he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served with the rank of Corporal until he was discharged on November 24th, 1954. He was awarded the…

Patricia L. Ritter, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born in Guthrie, OK on March 6th, 1946 to the late Fred J. and Ruby E. (Yohe) Couts. She had worked as a waitress at the former Demas Restaurant in Ellwood City and at Christy’s Restaurant in Franklin Twp. for over 30 years. Patty was a passionate Elvis Presley fan. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Lordi of Ellwood City, son, Fred (Tammy) Vincik of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Tara (Don) Lutz, Frederic Vincik, Mystique Vincik, Breah Anne Robison,…

Gerald R. “Jerry” Hulick, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 21st, 2022 in Beaver, Pa. Gerald was born to the late Raymond and Janna (Shaffer) Hulick on August 25th, 1961 in Ellwood City. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1979. Jerry worked as a self employed handyman and real estate investor/landlord. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed kayaking, and most of all spending time with his grandchildren and his companion Linda. He is survived by his daughters, Cassie Hulick (Joe Whiting) of New Wilmington and Jamie (Steve) Ambroziak of Ellwood City, grandchildren,…

Mr. Paul R. Plavecsky, Sr., 95 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 22nd, 2022, at his home in Ellwood City, PA. Paul was born in Jennerstown, PA on June 29th, 1927 to the late Joseph and Anna Hrabosky Plavecsky. He attended Lincoln High School until he left to serve in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II where he decrypted enemy messages from 1945 until 1946. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal for his service. When the war ended, he returned home to complete his GED. He was a Class A…

Mrs. Sandra K. Hardesty, 76, of Bessemer, formerly Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Hardesty was born on March 11, 1946 in Pittsburgh to the late John V. and Marietta (Bassler) Markle. She had worked at Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry, and Heritage Valley Medical Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Sandra enjoyed reading and jig saw puzzles. She is survived by her daughters, Shannon Hinkle (James Augustine) of Bessemer, Sharon (Bob) Miller of Wampum, and Sharlene (Curtis) Figurel of Ellwood City, sons, Shawn…

Mrs. Ruth Genevieve (Hampton) Holleran passed away peacefully in her home in Avon Lake, Ohio on Wednesday July 13, 2022. She was the youngest of 13 children born to the late William Bernard and Anna Cecilia (Haney) Hampton on September 23, 1927. She grew up in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania and had fond memories of her hometown and large family. It was there that she met the love of her life John (“Jack”) Holleran at a spaghetti dinner at St. Agatha’s Church Hall. Ruth and Jack were married at St. Agatha’s in 1950 and lived in Ellwood where their first of…

Mrs. Patricia Ann “Pat” Tino, also known by all as “Granny” , 85, of Ellwood City and Adelphi, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 following an automobile accident. Mrs. Tino was born in New Castle on December 23rd, 1936 to the late Joseph and Mary (Prokop) Pavuk. Pat graduated from Lincoln High School with high honors with the class of 1954, and from the New Castle Business School with a secretarial degree. She had worked as a secretary at Kildoo Agency in 1955, Zonolite in 1956, Babcock &Wilcox in Beaver Falls 1957 to 1958, University of Maryland Botany…

Mr. Louis “Louie” V. Franzi, 99, of Ellwood City, passed away Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Louis was born on June 20th, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late Luigi and Sara (Ruscillo) Franze. He graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 1941 and enlisted with U.S. Airforce. He is a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Louis worked for United States Postal Service as a supervisor for over 30 years. He enjoyed coin collecting, watching the stock market, and in his earlier years, hunting and fishing. He is survived…

Mark P. DaVare, 66, of Ellwood City, passed away on July 8th, 2022 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mark was born in Ellwood City on June 14th, 1956 to the late Victor and Sarah E. (Dahl) DaVare. He graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. For over 40 years Mark owned and operated Mark’s Garage in Ellwood City’s “West-End”. He was a natural mechanic who enjoyed tinkering on his vehicles, and being in his garage. Mark was known to enjoy riding his Harley and shooting poole. He was a member of the Chewton White…

Mrs. Jennie Bartolomeo, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 1st, 2022 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Bartolomeo was born on July 3rd, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Marie (Purrina) Pasquale . She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Jennie had worked at Ellwood City Dust Proof as a seamstress. Along side her husband, Orlando, she enjoyed spending time at their camp at the Slippery Rock Campground for 22 years, and traveling to Florida. She enjoyed camping, playing bingo and card games, and especially…