Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Mary Jane Folino, 87, of Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 6th, 2025. Mrs. Folino was born on January 24th, 1938 the daughter of the late Nick and Sadie (Noschese) Oliastro in Ellwood City. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956 and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. Mary Jane worked at Mercy Hospital Pediatric Department as a Head Nurse and later at both the old and new Ellwood City Hospitals as a Registered Nurse. She also worked for Home Health Care for 30 years. She is a member…

Robert L. Plavecsky, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 after a short illness. Bob was born in Ellwood City on August 14, 1951 to the late Louis and Ann (Mottillo) Plavecsky. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Bob graduated from Brunnerdale Seminary, class of 1969, Gannon University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and Akron University with a Masters Degree in Urban Studies. Bob worked for over 25 years in the insurance industry. He worked for Royal Globe, Pennsylvania National, AIG, and Phico Insurance, working as a claims adjuster…

Mrs. Rose P. Sulia, 100, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27th, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Sulia was born in Ellwood City on June 22nd, 1925 to the late Agostino and Carolina (Amadio) Farinelli. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. After high School, Rose worked as a secretary for the Lincoln High School Principles Office until starting her family. She is a long time member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Rose enjoyed reading, will be remembered as a wonderful cook, and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan. She…

Elizabeth Jean “BJ” Carsele Biondi, 84, of Ellwood City, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed onto eternal life peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at her residence. BJ was born November 6th, 1940, and raised in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She was the seventh child, born into family of nine children to James and Esther (Barile) Carsele, who were first generation Italian immigrants. A 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School, BJ’s journey in the pharmaceutical industry began. After graduation, she was employed as a sales clerk at the park Pharmacy. It was there that she…

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Recce, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, Pa. Tony was born in Ellwood City on May 25th, 1940 to the late Domenico and Louise (Noschese) Recce. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Tony worked many years at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel and then for Koppel Steel as a brick layer until his retirement. Over the years, Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to casinos, and spending time on Thursdays with his buddies at the SOI in…

Shawn Andrews, 45, of Fombell, passed away on October 20th, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Shawn was born on July 20th, 1980 in Beaver, to the late Alfred C. Andrews and Tina O’Neil. He attended Beaver Falls High School. Shawn worked at Feezles Auto Wrecking as a laborer in his younger years, and was currently employed at Tony’s Beer Distributor as manager. He is also the president of the Ellwood City Eagles Club #1246, a member of the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club and played on many local dart teams. Shawn enjoyed hunting, fishing, video games about hunting and fishing,…

Mr. George M. Gobrich, 91, of Perry Township passed away on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mr. Gobrich was born in Ellwood City on December 6th, 1933, to the late Nick and Anna (Baser) Gobrich. He is a 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School and a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. While in high school, George worked as a cook and manager at the former Wolverine Restaurant in Park Gate. On January 20th, 1955, George enlisted with the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge on January 18th, 1957,…

Mr. Robert W. Hewitt, 70, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Hewitt was born in St. Louis, MS on January 1st, 1955 to the late Fred L Hewitt and Mary (French) Hewitt McFarland. He had attended Lincoln High School, and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He is survived by his daughter, Kayla (Jesse) Boles of Hermitage, sons, Justin (Charlotte) Hewitt of Cranberry Township, Dalton Hewitt and his fiancé’ Emma DeSanzo of Ellwood City, grandchildren, Marshall Hewitt, Deacon Hewitt, Blake Boles, Caleb Boles, Alivia Hewitt, and Ethan DeSanzo, brothers, Edward Lee…

Mrs. Dorothy J. Orr, 96, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at Franciscan Manor. Mrs. Orr was born in Ellwood City on April 26th, 1929 to the late Herbert M. and Ethel Mae (Brown) Rice. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. For three years she worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill. She was a member of the former Knox Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, Bible School instructor, and volunteered with the church Nursery School. She also served as the Judge of Elections…

Sandra L. McCullough, 43, passed away on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at her residence. Sandra was born on February 25th, 1982 in New Castle to Ronalyn (Reed) Parsons and the late David A. McCullough. She attended the Independent Methodist Church in New Castle. Sandra enjoyed the outdoors especially camping. She is survived by her mother, Ronalyn (Wayne) Parsons of Ellwood City, daughter, Cheyenne Walker, sons, John Tindall, and Jackson Walker, and her sister, Josalyn (Mark) DiFrischia of Portersville. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother, Allen McCullough in infancy. A private service will be held for…