Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Jocelyn R. McCrumb, 31, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in Madison County, Virginia following an automobile accident. Jocelyn was born on December 16, 1989 in Ellwood City to Chester C. McCrumb and Pamela (Hufnagel) Graham. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2008 and from Gannon University in 2012 with a degree in nursing. While at Gannon, she was enlisted with their ROTC program and held the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. On August 28, 2012 she enlisted with the U.S. Army and served until her discharge on June 26, 2020…

Daniel “Danny” D. DeCaria, 61, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence. Danny was born in Ellwood City on March 26, 1959 to Anthony F. and Grace (Cerritelli) DeCaria. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1978, and later from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. For 18 years he was the owner and operator of DeCaria’s Hairstyling in Cranberry Twp.. Most recently he has been working alongside his brother David at DeCaria’s on 5th as a hairdresser. He was a faithful member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. An avid Steeler’s fan,…

Ellwood City’s last Pearl Harbor Survivor, Staff Sgt Joseph Michael Gasper passed away in his home on December 20, 2020. Joe, the youngest of three children from Hungarian immigrants Michael Gasper and Mary (Pollack) Gasper, was born April 23, 1918 in Zelienople PA. As a teen growing up during the Great Depression, he left home after his mother died to help support his family. He worked with the Ringling Bros Circus and then became a part of Franklin Roosevelt’s fledgling Civilian Conservation Corps. He sent money home every month to his family. At the CCC, he quickly rose through the…

Mrs. Helen M. Fiori, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Fiori was born on April 29, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Mary Assunta (Innocent) Frisk. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944, and from Beauty School in Pittsburgh. For many years she was the owner and operator of Fiori’s Taylor Shop which was located on 6th St. Helen is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers, and the Legion of Mary. She enjoyed shopping and…

Mr. Robert M. Landman, 79, of Slippery Rock passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born in Beaver Falls on October 12, 1941 to the late Michael and Elsie (McConnell) Landman. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Marion (Taylor) Landman, daughters, Deborah Vankirk and Carrie Burnsworth, son, Michael Burnsworth, grandchildren, Amber (Jess) Kirkpatrick-Antonini, Chad (Andrea) Kirkpatrick, Kiersten and Jase Shaffer, Scotti, Stephanie, Regan, Damien, Jazmyn, Karma, Skyler, and Malachi Burnsworth, and Jeremy Black, great-grandchildren, Naomi, Benton, and Beckett, siblings, Richard (Karol) Landman, Corolyn (Reames) Wooten, and Kathryn (Nick) Manzo, and…

Mrs. Anne “Anna” M. (Thomas) Conti, 100, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Mrs. Conti was born on January 18, 1920 in Ellwood City to the late Rocco DeTommaso and Mary C. (Montango DeTommaso) DeFilippo. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1938. She had worked for Leeds & Northrup for 10 years retiring in 1982. Anna was also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers, Corona D’Italia, and the Golden Agers. She enjoyed dancing, baking, walking, and…

Mr. Patsy Natale Izzo “Neizer,” 90, of Ellwood City passed peacefully following a battle to COVID-19 and Pneumonia on December 9, 2020 at Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. Patsy was born on August 26, 1930 to the late Frank and Angeline (Prestopine) Izzo. Patsy was a Roman Catholic. Patsy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. He was President of the Optimist Club and he coached baseball in the Pony League as well as coaching and playing softball for many years. He worked as a Supervisor at Babcock & Wilcox (Eastworks) for 35 years and retired in 1988. He…

Mrs. Pauline Conforti, 88, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Pauline was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was the perfect example of a strong matriarch for her family, a pillar of her community, and woman of God. Born July 4, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa DeCaro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cosmo Conforti, siblings Peter DeCaro, Ernest DeCaro, Helen Giancola, son-in-law Ron Salzano, and her granddaughter Cassondra Conforti. She is survived by…

Mr. Lawrence “Larry” P. Loncher, Jr., 91, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Avenue at Aurora Care and Rehabilitation Center in Aurora, Ohio. Mr. Loncher was born on November 1, 1929 in Bridgewater, PA to the late Lawrence P. and Dorothy (Pavlinich) Loncher, Sr.. He had graduated from Beaver High School with the class of 1948 and later from the Virginia State Teachers College with a degree in business. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on July 6, 1951 and served with the Company L, 504th Airborne Infantry Regiment until his discharge on…

Mrs. Ann M. Wallace, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp.. Ann was born on August 3, 1931 in Wampum to the late Fred and Felicia (Fabian) Scala. She had attended Lincoln High School. For many years she worked at the Edmins Dress Shop which was located on Lawrence Ave. as a sales associate. She then helped her daughter at the MVP Team Shop with the day to day operations. In her earlier years she enjoyed hand embroidery. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Ed) Casciato, her son,…