Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

George Tita, formerly of Koppel, PA, died peacefully at the age of 101 on May 9, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Annapolis, MD. Born in 1923, he lived through the depression, served in WWII, saw the landing of a man on the moon, and the witnessed the advent of the television, cell phone, PC and the internet – a life well lived! George was preceded in death by his bride of more than 50 years, Anne (Gulevich) Tita in 2001, brothers John, Mike, and Nicholas, and sisters Susan Augustine and Ann Rossa. He is survived by his son and…

Mr. Gregory D. LaCava, 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Greg was born the son of the late Joseph H. and Virginia Y. (Hazen) LaCava in Ellwood City on March 11th, 1953. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1971 and attended the Community College of Beaver County. He earned an Associates Degree in machinist from the New Castle School of Trades. Greg worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls, Vesuvios in Zelienople, High Tech in Cranberry Twp., and retired from…

Donna Sue (Beckman) Bailey, 63, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep May 10th, 2024. Donna is survived by her parents John and Ruthann Beckman of Patterson Twp, her sister Deborah (Gary) Brooks of Winston-Salem, NC, and brother David (Heather) Beckman of Patterson Twp. Her four children, Joan (Chris) Sprague of Huntington Beach, CA, Jennifer Dodds of Ellwood City, John David (Rachel) Bailey of Koppel, and Julie (Devin) Foley of New Castle. Her four grand children, Elle, Violet, Olive and James. She is preceded in death by her Grandmother Florence Haberle, grandfather Louis Haberle, and uncle, Charles “Ray”…

Mr. Larry E. Jacobs, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Larry was born in New Martinsville, Maryland on July 14th, 1946 to the late Joseph and Yetta Jane (Baker) Jacobs. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1967 and the Lillyville Church of God. Following his high school graduation Larry enlisted with the United States Army on June 15th, 1967 and served with the 31st Engineering Company until his Honorable Discharge on April 5th, 1969 with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense…

Deborah L. Straley, 70, of Monaca, passed away on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Deborah was born in Ellwood City on July 18th, 1953 to Melvin T. and Virginia (Raman) Straley. She enjoyed working puzzles and doing arts and crafts. Debby also enjoyed being with her friends and caregivers at Lifesteps and participating in the many activities they provided. She is survived by her parents, sisters Melanie Budkey and her husband Curt Wolfe of Wexford and Ellis Straley and her husband Mathew Hofacker of Charlotte, NC, brother Melvin Douglas Straley…

Renee L. Eckley, 61, of Monaca passed away on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Renee was born on August 24th, 1962 in Minot, North Dakota to Gary and Shirley (Kronemann) Eckley. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in Minnesota with the class of 1980. Most recently she worked as office support staff for Team Fishel and previously many dedicated years at the Ottertail County Jail in Fergus Falls, MN. Renee’s greatest joy were her daughters and granddaughters. You could always catch her on the sidelines cheering for “her girls” during their many sporting…

Stephen P. Meyer, 67, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 at his residence from a lengthy illness. Stephen was born in Pittsburgh on June 13th, 1956 to the late Paul and Patricia (Rheam) Meyer. He had graduated from Seneca Valley High School and briefly attended Penn State University, Beaver Campus. He then joined his father and brother Paul in the family business Meyer’s Tire and Auto Salvage located in both Zelienople and Beaver Falls as a co-owner and operator. He is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. While his sons where growing…