Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Donald J. Mudric II, 63, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on July 20, 2020 at his residence. Donald was born on July 28, 1957 in Ellwood City to Donald J. and Georgian (Bevivino) Mudric of Ellwood City, He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1975. While living in Ellwood City, Don worked at Garrett’s. He then moved to Denver where he worked for McDonald-Douglas which later became Boeing, followed by him moving to Decatur, Alabama and most recently working for United Launch Alliance. Don built the third stage booster for the spaceship which was sent…

Mr. Robert K. McDowell, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City, passed away on July 30, 2020 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. Mr. McDowell was born April 4th, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Paul A. and Thelma L. (Main) McDowell. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army (Active and Reserves) beginning in the late 1950s, serving in the Corps of Engineers, until his discharge in 1964. He often shared stories about his tours on duty while serving in South Korea, at Ft. Lewis in Washington, and in…

Mr. Richard L. Hawke, Sr., 76, of Fombell peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Hawke was born on September 2, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Arthur J. and Jean (Matthews) Hawke. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. Richard enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 12, 1960 and served with the 64th Engineering Company with the rank of E-4 until his discharge on October 11, 1963. Following his service with the Army, Richard worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel…

Mrs. Rosaline (Landolfi) Pratt, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Pratt was born on January 24, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Dominick L. and Angela “Lena” (Adamo) Landolfi. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, she enjoyed reading and being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Pratt whom she married on July 16, 1966, her daughters, Angela (John) Horgan of Zelienople and April Anthony of Ellwood City, her grandchildren, Ryan Horgan, Dillon…

Mr. Floyd “Bud” Garvin Worrell III, 69, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence in Old Saybrook, CT. Mr. Worrell was born on October 9, 1950 in Ellwood City to the late Floyd G. and Jean Louise (Curry) Worrell, Jr.. Bud had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968, and then from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Following college, Bud was hired by Merck’s Calgon (now Nalco) organization starting as a process engineer up to manufacturing manager of Calgon’s largest plant. From 1988 to…

Mr. James F. Pirrera, 88, formally of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at The Grove at Harmony. Mr. Pirrera was born September 10, 1931, in Ellwood City to the late Gesualdo and Josephine (Buona) Pirrera. He graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1949. He then enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he earned medals for Navy Occupation, National Defense, and Good Conduct. Mr. Pirrera loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, and was an avid bowler, participating in several travel teams. He is survived by his children, Brad (Shawna), Cindy, Craig…

Reverend Father Joseph J. Dascenzo, 88, of Baden passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Father Joe was born on February 29, 1932 in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Johanna (Morrisey) Dascenzo. Father Joe completed his course of study at the St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pa and was ordained a Priest on May 31, 1958. He had served as a Priest at the following assignment’s; Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (June 12, 1958 – June 9, 1959) Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Parish (June 10, 1959 –…

Mr. Charles M. Dudash, 85, of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Dudash was born on June 23, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Elizabeth (Mozes) Dudash. He was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Charles enlisted with the U.S. Airforce on October 25, 1954 and served with the 4028th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron at the Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas as a jet mechanic until his discharge on October 24, 1958 with the rank of Sergeant….

Joseph Manion Ludwig, Sr, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, in his Ellwood City home following a brief period of failing health, and surrounded by family who loved him. He was born in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA on January 29, 1933. His father, Louis (Lou) Neal Ludwig, and his mother, Margaret (Peg) Manion Ludwig, hailed from families with a deep history in Carnegie, PA. Joe’s maternal grandfather was two years old when he came to America from Clifton, Ireland (located on the west side of the island), and Joe was proud of his Irish heritage. Joe…