Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mother Elizabeth, née Helen Mann Lutz, 96, fell asleep in the Lord just prior to the Liturgy on the Feast of Theophany, January 6, 2024, at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration, Ellwood City, PA, where she has lived and served for the past 43 years. Born May 15, 1927 in Methuen, Massachusetts, she earned Bachelors and Masters degrees, as well as an RN nursing license. She was a talented writer, poet and pianist. The book she wrote and illustrated for her own children many years ago, Micha Mouse, was recently published and is sold in the monastery bookstore. At…

Mrs. Delida P. Viccari formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on January 4th, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Delida was born on August 4th, 1933 in New Castle to the late Domenic and Catherine (Adamo) Tommelleo. She graduated from New Castle High School and then from St. Francis nursing school. Delida went on to become a registered nurse, working in the maternity ward of Mary Evan’s Hospital and later at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She was a “pet-lover” and liked to crochet. Delida was known…

Carl Koziar, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 art UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Carl was born in Ellwood City on November 5th, 1956 to the late George and Charlotte (McClelland) Koziar. He had graduated from Riverside High School and later from Capital Campus of Penn State University in August of 1978. Carl was a hard worker. He became a millwright welder in the maintenance department at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill. He then worked at the Alaron Corporation as operations manager. Most recently, until he retired last year, he was the owner…

It is with complete sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mrs. Bonnie M. Poff, 77 of Franklin Township, on December 31st, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. Poff was born on October 20th, 1946 in Calumet, Pennsylvania to Frank and Zethel (Weightman) Emanuel. She graduated from Hurst (Mt. Pleasant) High School and from Indiana University where she earned her master’s degree in Elementary Education, which was where she met her husband, Mike. Mrs. Poff taught elementary and middle school at both Riverside, and Holy Redeemer Catholic School. She was the first women to serve in the Riverside District…

Mr. Frank D’Ambrosio, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at his residence. Mr. D’Ambrosio was born on May 9th, 1937 in Perry Twp. to the late Frank and Lizana (Innocent) D’Ambrosio, Sr. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. Frank had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in West Mayfield in the cold draw department as a tube grinder until he retired. He was a Christian by faith. He loved to fish and hunt and loved reading about cars. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler’s, Pirate’s, and Penguin’s fan….

Vincenzo “Vinny” Riccio, 71, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 29, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on October 31, 1952, in Ellwood City, PA to the late Antonio “Nino” and Aurora (Di Battista) Riccio, Vinny was a well-known businessman, owning and operating Vinny’s Restaurant and Pizzeria with his wife Patty since 1980. Vinny was a graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1971, a student-athlete, Vinny was a member of the varsity football team. He continued his education at Tarkio College in Tarkio, Missouri and was the kicker on…

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Karin Marie Nussbaum. Karin was born in Germany on March 12, 1957, to Hans and Erna (Belka) Nussbaum and came to America as a nine-month old. She grew up in Ellwood City in a happy neighborhood. She graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1977 and later from Jameson Nursing School in New Castle. She became a cardiac nurse and worked in Central Medical Hospital in Pittsburgh for a number of years. ln her youth, she loved camping, hiking and riding horses. Later she learned to love long-stitch embroidery and…

Joseph A. Brady, 43, of Ellwood City passed away on December 14th, 2023 at his residence. Joe was born on November 6th, 1980 in Warren, OH to Ernest F. Brady Sr. and Robin Showman. His biggest interests were his family, especially his children. Joe will be deeply missed. He is survived by his mother, Robin of Burghill, OH, fiance, Ale Bieselt, daughter, Tesla Brady, son, Ernie Brady all of Ellwood City, brother, Robert Brady of Burghill, OH, and his sister, Melissa Helburg of Transfer. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest, and brother, Ernest F. Brady Jr.. A…

Mary K. “Poppy” Quintanilla, 74, of Ellport passed away on December 6th, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Mary was born on May 10th, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late John “Radar” and Louise M. (Barbarti) Mazzant. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Mary worked locally as a hairstylist at various shops, as a baker at the Chef D.A.Q. & Co. where she would assist in wedding cake designing and catering, in Ellwood City, and lastly, at Passavant Retirement Home in the dietary Department. Her passion was baking, especially ginger bread houses. She enjoyed spending quality…

Mrs. Charlene V. Fife, 63, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Fife was born on October 3rd 1960 in Ellwood City the daughter of Norma (Eidenmiller) Johnston of Ellwood City. Charlene had worked at Romar Textile in Ellport and later at Wolverine Plastics. She is a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club, Hungarian Home, Sons of Italy #608, MOOSE Lodge #93, and Ellwood City Women’s Pool League. She enjoyed motorcycle riding, going with her daughter on their annual casino trip, and shooting pool. She will be sadly missed by her…