Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. William H. “Silver Fox” Clemmer Sr., 91 formerly of Wampum, passed away on March 13th, 1922 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Clemmer was born in Enon Valley, PA on June 12th, 1930 to the late Walter and Pearl Elizabeth (Kline) Clemmer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.. Mr. Clemmer was a truck driver at Lakeshore Motor Freight for 18 years and a general foreman at Procel Incorporated in East Palestine, Ohio. He was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church, where he enjoyed spending time and praying. Mr. Clemmer was a…

Mrs. Olga M. (Dugan) Nardone, 94, of Koppel, passed away peacefully at Northview Estates Assisted Living on Friday, March 11th, 2022. Born October 23rd, 1927, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late David and Mildred (Perencevic) Dugan. Olga was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was a devout Catholic and loved spending time in the kitchen creating delicious meals for her family and anyone that was hungry; all were welcome at her table. Her generosity was unparalleled and touched so many near and far. After graduating from Beaver Falls High School in 1945,…

Ms. Terri L. Zikeli, 58, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 at the Quality Life Services in New Castle. Terri was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina on February 23rd, 1964 to the late Donald Brown, and Marion (Webber) Brown of Ellwood City. She was the owner and operator of Mop Head’s Cleaning Service. Terri is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City, and was very active with Alcoholics Anonymous. She enjoyed fishing with her sons when they where young and, traveling , camping, and hiking with her friends. She is survived by…

Mrs. Loretta G. Paganie, 102, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022 at the North Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Paganie was born in Ellwood City on April 19th, 1919 to the late Pascal and Mary (Vitrale) Pastin. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. Loretta was a wonderful homemaker, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, and baking. She is survived by her sons, William (Susan) Paganie of Cranberry Twp. and John (Donna) Paganie of Bonita Springs, Florida, eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and…

Mr. Glenn “Bud” Czerpak, 67, of Wayne Township passed away on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Glenn was born in Greensburg, PA on March 18th, 1954 to the late Anthony and Audrey (Saint) Czerpak. He had graduated from Hempfield High School. Glenn worked at Mayfield Foundry, Blank’s Supply, and most recently with the Perry Township Road Crew. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, restoring farm tractors, and most of all his grandchildren especially watching them play sports. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (McQuiston) Czerpak whom he married on March 15th, 1973, daughter, Jennifer…

Mr. Joseph A. Valentino, Sr., 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Valentino was born in Beaver Falls on May 19th, 1950 to the late Andrew J. and Helen (Grant) Valentino. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968. He is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Over the years he worked at Allied Auto, Clem’s Sales, NAPA in Beaver Falls and New Castle, and most recently for Hovis Auto Supply as a salesman and store manager. Joe had earned the Life…

Marian C. Fray, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Marian was born on April 2nd, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Edward S. and Stella J. (Briczinski) Fray. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1973. Marian worked for the Riverside School District as an administrative assistant until her retirement. A person of deep Catholic faith, she was a devout member of the Holy Redeemer Church. She was an avid reader, and treasured time spent with her family – especially with her nieces, nephews,…

Mrs. Mary “Dolly” Frances Lucas passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, surrounded by her family, at The Windsor in Canton, Ohio. Dolly was born on September 3, 1929 in Ellwood City, Pa to the late Alfonso and Philomena “Mae” Barbati. She was the youngest of six children and grew up in Ellwood City. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. She married the love of her life, Frank Lucas, on November 8, 1952. Together, they had three children and spent 69 loving years together. Anyone who knew Dolly saw her selfless dedication, compassion, and love for her family….

Mrs. Shirley V. “Ma” Follett, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Follett was born in Prosperity, PA on November 11th, 1938 to the late Rex and Stella (Cook) Murray. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1957. Until establishing her family, Shirley worked at the G.C. Murphy 5 & 10, True Value Hardware, and Hinkle’s Market, then as a homemaker. She is a member of the Lillyville Church of God located in Franklin Twp.. She enjoyed reading and watching…

Mrs. Joyce Ann (Housley) Wiebe, 85, of North Sewickley Township peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at the East Liverpool City Hospital, in East Liverpool Ohio. Joyce was born in Soddy, Tennessee on March 31st, 1936, to Leo Benson Housley and Eula Mae (Cochran) Housley. She graduated from the Kirkman Vocational High School in Chattanooga Tennessee in 1954. Soon after graduation, Joyce relocated with her mother and father to San Diego, California where she met and married her life-long husband, Vernon Wiebe. Joyce and Vernon were married on February 18th, 1955, in Yuma Arizona. For many years, Joyce…