Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Anthony J. “Tony” Celli, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 17th, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Celli was born in Ellwood City on February 24th, 1947 to the late Anthony “Tony” and Helen A. (Dan) Celli. He had graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy with the class of 1964 and from Youngstown State University in 1968 with a degree in Business and Marketing. Tony had worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co., Italimpianti as the Director of Procurement, and for the State of Pennsylvania as a School Auditor. A community oriented person, Tony was a…

Derek Sturges, 39, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at his residence in Meadville. Derek was born in Ellwood City on July 25th, 1982 to Charles Sturges of Ellwood City and the late Mary (Collier) Sturges. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2000. Over the years Derek worked as a cook for various nursing homes. He is survived by his father, Charles, sisters, Stacy (Mike) Harper, Brandi (Jim) Collier Beachem, brother, Eric (Earline) Sturges, many nieces and nephews, and his girlfriend, Amanda Raible. There will not be a public service….

Ross S. Paswell, 30, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2022 at his residence. Ross was born on February 24th, 1992 in Ellwood City to Frank R. “Lucky” and Janine (Farkas) Paswell. Ross graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 2010. While still in school, Ross was the lead anchor for the ECTV telecast which broadcasted to the class rooms at the beginning of each school day. He was currently working at the Second Ward Sanctuary as a cook and enjoyed spending time at the Stiefel Park Hockey Rink. Ross will be remembered as…

Mr. John Herbert Stephens, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp.. Mr. Stephens was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27th, 1938 to the late Rose Stephens. John served with the Army National Guard from February 11th, 1957 until his discharge on January 14th, 1958 with the Battery A, 107th Field Artillery Battalion earning the rank of Private E-2. He then enlisted with the United States Army on January 15th, 1958 and served until his honorable discharge on April 30th, 1963 with the rank of Private First Class….

Mr. James M. “Jim” Norton, Sr., 88, of Fombell passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Norton was born in Beaver Falls on December 15th, 1933 to the late Hubert and Minnie (Spence) Norton. Jim is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1952 and the Holy Redeemer Parish family. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on March 2nd, 1955 and served with the rank of SP 3 until his discharge on March 1st, 1957. Jim had worked at J.C. Penny in Ellwood City, and then at the Ellwood City Forge for 42 years…

You knew Ellie. If you ever took sheer joy in observing something beautiful in nature, such as a whitetail deer grazing in a field or feeling the warmth of the sun while sitting on the beach, you knew her. You knew Ellie if you ever witnessed someone getting a momentous thrill from winning something as simple as the 50/50 raffle at a family reunion. You knew Ellie if your most elevated happiness stemmed from watching your children or grandchildren succeed. If you are able to fully appreciate the beauty and wonder of God’s Earth, then you knew Ellie. As the…

Our beloved matriarch, Sandra Winchell, surrounded by her family, went home to the loving arms of Jesus after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Always the optimist, she fought with her whole heart, never wavered in her faith, and was so very brave, even when faced with unimaginable illness and adversity. Sandy was born to the late Rocco and Elizabeth Esposito Gatto, the baby girl of six brothers, who forever placed her on a pedestal. She was, and always will be, their baby sister, who they lovingly called “sis”. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of…

Mrs. Catherine E. Procopio, 79, of Chewton passed away on Monday, March 28th, 2022 at her sons residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Procopio was born in Ellwood City on May 22nd, 1942 to the late Lloyd D. and Mabel B. (Wise) Kelly. She had graduated from Shenango High School with the class of 1960, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Catherine had worked at the 1st Street Bakery in Ellwood City, New Model Bakery in New Castle, and at Hillview Manor from 1983 until retiring in 2002 in the laundry department. She also worked as…

Mr. James “Red” Ritorto, 77, of Chippewa Township passed away on March 23rd, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. James was born July 31, 1944, the son of the late James Rocco Ritorto and Mary Ritorto of Ellwood City, Pa. James had two brothers, William and Thomas Ritorto and one sister, Patricia Ritorto. James was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1962 in Ellwood City, Pa. Upon graduation, he attended Colorado State University on a full athletic scholarship for 2 years before moving back home to complete his mechanical-civil engineering degree at Geneva College. After working…

Donna Evans, 79, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away on March 27 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home following a courageous battle of cancer. Donna was born on June 26th, 1942 to the late Christina (DeMasse) Condi and Anthony Condi in Ellwood City, PA. After graduating from Lincoln High School, the class of 1961. Donna worked for Loccisano’s in the bakery for many years until she retired in 2014. She spent the rest of her retirement and life spending time with her family, friends and beloved grandchildren. Donna was often referred to as the neighborhood grandma, you…