Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

James M. Love, 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 at his residence. James was born on January 6th, 1953 in New Brighton to James H. and Margaret (Popa) Love. He graduated from Rochester High School with the class of 1970 and from Geneva College in 1975 with a Bachelor’s  Degree in Arts. James worked for Arm Co. Steel corporation in Ambridge and in various aspects of the car sales industry. He was a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club. James enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family. James is survived by his wife, Amy…

Gregory L. Wilson, 62, of Coraopolis passed away on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Gregory was born in Ellwood City on March 23rd, 1962 to Carole J. (DiBiagio) Wilson of Ellwood City and the late Harry R. Wilson, Sr.. He had attended Seneca Valley High School until he started to work at an antique shop in Harmony of which he became the owner and operator of (Wilson’s Antique Shop). Greg also was a self employed contractor and a co-owner and operator of Rosalea Farm Greenhouse. An outdoorsman, Greg was an avid archery hunter…

Dr. Anthony R. “Tony” DiBiagio, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at the Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA. Dr. DiBiagio was born on March 11th, 1928 in Houtzdale, PA to the late Romeo and Josephine (Gatti) DiBiagio. He had graduated from Houtzdale High School with the class of 1946, and from Lock Haven University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Anthony then enlisted with the U.S. Army on December 14th, 1950 and served with the U.S. Army Dental Corps until his honorable discharge on November 24th, 1952. In 1957 he graduated from…

Mrs. Frances (Dombeck) Falcsik, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at UPMC -Jameson Hospital. Frances was born on August 19th,1942, in Ellwood City to the late Frank S. and Mafalda R. (Ricci) Dombeck. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. On December 26th, 196l, she married the love of her life, Anthony A. “Tony” Falcsik who preceded her in death on September 18th, 2011. Frances was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and a friend to all. She worked…

Mrs. Natalie A. Wojtkiewicz, 72, of Franklin Township passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Wojtkiewicz was born on February 20th, 1952 in Sharon, PA to the late Michael and Anna (Homsey) Komisin. She had graduated from Sharpsville High School with the class of 1970, and Penn State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1974. For thirteen years Natalie worked at the McGuire Memorial Home retiring in 2017. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sudoku, shopping, and cooking. Natalie…

Mrs. Emma (Sainato) Mittica, 84, of Koppel passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 in her home surrounded b y her loving family. Daughter of the Late Francesco and Maria (Pace) Sainato, she was born on March 3rd, 1940 in Condoianni, Italy and came to the United States in 1958. Just 18 years old she met her loving husband, Domenico, only a few months after arriving and marring the love of her life on October 10th, 1959. Emma was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She took pride in cooking every Sunday and every holiday…

Mrs. Rose Marie DeNome, 76, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. DeNome was born on February 26th, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Lawrence J. and Constance (Larry) Crespo Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1966 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. For many years Rose worked for the Ellwood City Area School District first as a Building Clerk and then as the Elementary Principle’s Secretary. She enjoyed watching The Young and The Restless, going to casino’s, and most of all time spent with…

Samantha M. Ogorchock, 37, of New Castle passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. Samantha was born in Sewickley, PA on January 27th, 1987 to Henrietta (Bryan) Elder-Takach and the late Ronald Elder. Over the years she had worked as a house keeper for various families. She enjoyed reading, camping, fishing, and loved her animals. She is survived by her mother and step-father Henrietta and Frank Takach of Portersville, daughters Jocelyn Ogorchock of Slippery Rock and McKenzie Clark of Ellwood City, sons Dominic Ogorchock of Slippery Rock and Austin Clark of Ellwood City, and her sister Marie…

Hannah Joy Patterson, 33, of Scott Township passed away on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at her residence. Hannah is the daughter of the late Frank Patterson and Sheila Patterson of Shenango Township born on September 25th, 1990 in New Castle. She had graduated from Laurel High School. Hannah was employed by Dollar General as a store manage and had opened stores in Wayne Twp., Plain Grove, and Slippery Rock Twp.. She enjoyed primitive antiquing, loved all animals, crafting, and was a talented artist. She is survived by her mother Sheila Patterson and step father Jeff Hankinson of Shenango Twp., fiancé…

Mr. Carl R. “Duke” Campbell, 87, of Park Gate passed away on Friday, May 17th, 2024 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Campbell was born in Ellwood City to the late Lemont and Elizabeth (Burr) Campbell on June 14th, 1936. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954. He enlisted with the United States Army on October 1st, 1959 and honorably served until his discharge on September 29th, 1961 with the rank of E-4. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the Army, Duke worked at the…