Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Claudia Marie (Stoyanoff) Perell, 46, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her residence. She was born on October 18th, 1975 in New Castle to Jeff and Helen Clydene (Hoffman) Stoyanoff of North Sewickley Twp.. Claudia was a 1994 graduate of Riverside High School. In her earlier years she worked at Romar Textile. Claudia’s greatest joy in life were her grandchildren. She had a true knack for plants and would help others in need. In addition to her parents she is survived by her daughter Stormie Perell of Ellwood City, grandchildren Bentley and Wyatt Cox…

Mr. Frank “Cheech” B. Fotia, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on January 3rd, 2022 at Jameson Hospital. Cheech was born on March 17th, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late, Ralph and Mary (DeMasse) Fotia. He attended Lincoln High School, and worked at the Babcock and Wilcox Companies for 20 years in yard shipping. For a short period, Cheech also was the owner and operator of Cheech’s Car Center on the corner of Fifth street and Wampum Avenue where 711 is today. A man of faith, Cheech was a member of Holy Redeemer Church, where he served as an…

Mrs. Aldena G. “Dena” Jinar, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley. Mrs. Jinar was born on November 9th, 1933 in Sanford, North Carolina to the late Arthur and Ruby (Brown) Griffin. She had graduated from the Jonesboro High School in North Carolina. For a brief period of time she worked at Benjamin’s Pharmacy in Ellwood City. Then from 1967 until her retirement in 2011, Dena worked for the Spoa family at Christy’s Market in Franklin Twp., Value King in Ellwood City, and Save-A-Lot also in Franklin Twp.. She…

Ms. Marjorie A. Jackson, 70, of Zelienople passed away on Wednesday, December 29th 2021 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Marjorie was born on March 14th, 1951 in Pittsburgh to the late George R. and Audrey (Heitz) Jackson. She graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1969. She worked for Carol’s Bakery in Zelienople as a bakery assistant for over 25 years. Marjorie was a member of the Harmony Zelienople United Methodist Church, where she also cleaned. She enjoyed being around her family and friends, making jewelry, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins. She is survived…

Mr. Lou L. Gatto, 93, passed on from this Earth on December 23rd, 2021 at 3:00 pm. The world will greatly miss our patriarch, but heaven will rejoice. Dad talked with God and got his prayers answered. He was able to pass away at home with his children around him and in his sleep. He is survived by his precious sister Sandy, his children Doug, Beth, and Chris, his grandchildren Dani and Rocco, and great grandchildren Isaiah, Noah, Isabella, Dylan, and Jude. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Cynthia, his daughter Linda and five precious brothers who…

Mrs. Margaret H. “Marge” Gibbs, 84, of North Sewickley Twp. passed on to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, December 20th, 2021 at the Paramount Senior Living in Cranberry Twp.. Mrs. Gibbs was born in Pittsburgh to the late Irwin and Emma (Herrman) Weidle on October 26, 1937. She had graduated from Perry High School with the class of 1955. After raising her children, she worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, the Riverside School District cafeteria for 17 1/2 years as a cook, and lastly for Camp Allegheny in the food service department. Margaret enjoyed crocheting, cooking,…

Thomas E. “Tom” Hupp, 72, of Cranberry Township passed away on Friday, December 17th, 2021 at the Celebration Villa of Allison Park. Tom was born on May 11th, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Lester D. and Della (Chiolo) Hupp. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1967 and from Clarion State College with a degree in Education in 1971. Tom then became an English teacher for Riverside High School in 1971 and worked there until his retirement in 2005. He enjoyed antiquing, and his beloved dog, who was more like a child to him, Montgomery….

Mr. Domenico A. Mundo, 79, of Ellwood City passed away at the Haven in New Castle, Sunday, December 19th, 2021, following a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Married to Janice Alfonso on November 30th, 1968, he is the son of the late Marie Adams Mundo and Domenico Mundo. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1960, he was a freelance photographer for the Ellwood City Ledger & the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He also worked as a photographer for Aetna Standard Engineering in Ellwood City & Dravo Corporation on Neville Island. Later, he worked for Babcock & Wilcox and Mathews Conveyor Company….

Mr. Jack E. Kondrasuk, 72, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, December 17th, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Kondrasuk was born in Ellwood City on March 7th, 1949 to the late George and Esther (Kimmel) Kondrasuk. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1967, and later from Sterling College in Kansas with a degree in both Psychology and Sociology. He had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill until it closed and later for Koppel Steel at the Ambridge plant. He enjoyed fishing as well. Jack is survived by…

A life long devoted American Dairy Farmer, Frank Keith Nye, 84, passed away on Friday, December 17th, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Nye was born on August 6, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Frank B. and Jean (McCaslin) Nye. His had graduated from Zelienople High School with the class of 1955. Keith was the owner and operator of The Nye Family Dairy Farm in Fombell of which his father had started. He is a member of the Lillyville Church of God, the Pennsylvania Holstein Association, and the National Holstein Association. Keith…