Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Clementina Amadio, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October, 20, 2020 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospice. Mrs. Amadio was born on August 26, 1930 in Miglierina Provincia Cantanzaro Italy to the late Dominick and Lucia (Torhia) Mazzei. She had come to Ellwood City at the age of 17 in 1927, and attended Lincoln High School. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Clemie had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital in the dietary department for 9 years, Mine Safety for 4 years, and with Aurora’s…

Mr. Joseph A. Nocera, 97, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October, 15, 2020 at the Northview Estates. Mr. Nocera was born on September 7, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late Michael and Camilla (DiTommaso) Nocera. He had graduated from Lincoln High School and then enlisted with the U.S. Army on March 23, 1943. Joe served with the Battery “B” 557th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion 84th Division with the rank of Private First Class. He had fought in the battles of Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, Victory…

Mr. Herbert F. Patton, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the UPMC Cranberry Place in Cranberry Township. Mr. Patton was born on June 20, 1935 in West Homestead, PA to the late Herbert F. and Minnie L. (Miracle) Patton. For 23 years Herb worked at the U.S. Steel Mill, and later as a security officer for a local factory. He also worked alongside his family members with their construction business. Herb enjoyed horses, CB radio, and was a Pittsburgh Steeler fan. He is survived by his companion of 40 years, Joann McCullough, her son…

Mr. Peter J. Agostinelli, 93, of Franklin Township, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Mr. Agostinelli was born on December 25, 1926 in Ellwood City, to the late Peter and Esther (Dinello) Agostinelli. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944, and enlisted into the U.S. Army. Mr. Agostinelli worked for the National Tube Mill as a boiler-maker and later at Strohecker’s in Enon Valley, where he did welding design. He is a member of the Union Goodwill Community Church in Franklin Twp. Mr. Agostinelli was known for…

Mr. Frank Ottaviani, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Ottaviani was born in Ellwood City on May 26, 1926 to the late Cesare and Zelinda (Funari) Ottaviani. Frank had graduated from Lincoln High School and then enlisted with the U.S. Navy on May 25, 1944. He served as a Motor Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class until his discharge in June of 1946. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and the Victory Medal. Following his service with the Navy, Frank graduated from carpentry school. For many years he worked…

Mrs. Anna M. Gough, 80 of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the Quality Life Services in New Castle. Anna was born in McKees Rocks to the late John C. and Helen F. (McGowen) Doerr. She had attended Moon High School. She had worked at Cully’s Restaurant in Ellport for 3 years and other restaurants in Beaver Falls and New Castle as a cook. For many years, she also worked with her daughter at Theresa’s Beauty Shop in Ellwood City. Anna is a former member of the V.F.W., MOOSE Lodge, and Eagles Club. She enjoyed playing…

Mr. Ronald Nicholas LaCava, 76, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 following an automobile accident. Ronald was born on March 4, 1944 in Ellwood City to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth M. (Viccari) LaCava. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. After high school, Ron worked at the Babcock and Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel as a mill write until it closed. After that he attended trucking school, and began a career as an over-the-road truck driver. Ronald was the owner and operator of Cully’s Restaurant in Ellport for 4 years, the…

Frank A. Schaffer, 51, of New Galilee passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Frank was born on August 4, 1969 in Ellwood City to Frank A. Schaffer, Sr. and the late Fawnia (Eagan) Schaffer. He had attended Lincoln High School. Frank had worked for FCIS as a lineman and most recently was preparing to go and work with hurricane relief efforts in recent storm struck areas. Frank was a Harley Davidson enthusiast, and enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his father and step-mother,…

Mrs. Shirley P. Gotjen, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Gotjen was born in Ellwood City on November 2, 1960 to the late Paul and Shirley (Craven) Hogue. She had attended Lincoln High School, and worked at making her house a home. Shirley enjoyed decorating for the holidays, cross stitching, reading, cooking, and most of all spending time with her family. She also loved taking care of her cats. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Gotjen whom she married on November 21, 1985, her daughter, Sherrie…

Mrs. Dorothy “Dotty” Wallace, 79, of Perry Township. passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Wallace was born on July 26, 1941 in Jackson Center to the late Nelson L. and Laura Emily (Faulconbridge) McAnallen. Dotty is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1959. Following high school she worked at Lava Crucible in Zelienople as a secretary until her sons where born. Once her family was grown she worked at Evans Industrial Supply. For the past 24 years she had been serving as the Perry Twp. Tax Collector….