Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Carl A. Custozzo, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mr. Custozzo was born on December 27, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Steve and Dorothy Custozzo. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. Drafted by the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he served 2 years active duty stationed in Germany, and served as a Medic 15th EVAC Hospital dispatcher. He had visited the following countries during his service: Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, and Netherlands. When he retuned home,…

Mr. Michael P. Sera, 98, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the St. Mary of Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI. Mr. Sera was born on May 7, 1921 in Ellwood City to the late Benardo and Damiana (Losacco) Sera. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on August 7, 1942 and served with the Service Battery 766th Field Artillery Battalion until he was discharged on November 11, 1945 with the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Victory…

Mrs. Claudia R. Killian, 90, formerly of Fairfax, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mrs. Killian was born on May 14, 1929 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Alfred and Marie (Sadowski) Remely. She had graduated from the Nanticoke High School. For 35 years Claudia worked as a school bus driver for the Fairfax County School District. While living in Ellwood City she attended the Lillyville Church of God. She was a member of the Fairfax County Rod and Gun Club, and enjoyed bowling. She also played slow pitch softball until the…

Mrs. Carrie Charlotte (DeCola) Scripsky, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019 into the arms of Jesus at the age of 97 in Ellwood City. To all who knew and loved her, she went by her nickname “Chickie.” She was born on Nov. 19, 1921 in Ellwood City to the late John and Maria (Battista) DeCola of Division Ave. A 1939 graduate of Lincoln High School, she married Samuel Ierace of Crescent Avenue. They had two children, Dominic Ierace of Pittsburgh, and Caren Levis of Ellwood City. Chickie was a lifelong musician, playing with her Uncle Curly…

Mrs. Darlene D. Tino, 84, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Tino was born on April 11, 1935 in New Castle to the late William and Sarah (DeHass) Lotz. She, along with her husband Tony, was the co-owner and operator of Tony’s Distributing Co. in Ellwood City since 1963. She is survived by her daughters, Becky (Mike) McAllister of Ellwood City, and Beth Ann Fuehrer of Wampum, her son, Dennis (Angela) Tino of Ellwood City, her eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her…

Mrs. Gladys R. (Foreman) Peffer, 82, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home of natural causes. Gladys was born on April 30, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Ruth (McMunn) Foreman. She was an avid bowler in local women’s leagues for many years receiving many trophies and awards. She worked as a part time cook at the Shelby and New Deal bars in Ellwood City and was famous for her lamb on the rod and special wing sauce recipe. She was a humorous person that was quick witted and always…

Mrs. Doris J. Daufen, 89, of Fombell passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Daufen was born on May 12, 1930 in New Castle to the late William and Edna (Dean) McCracken. She graduated from the Harlandsburgh High School with the class of 1947. She had worked for the Bell Telephone Company as a switch board operator, and later at Leeds & Northrup in Ellwood City for 20 years. Doris was a member of the Camp Run United Presbyterian Church in Fombell. She enjoyed camping and playing bingo. She is survived…

Mrs. Janet L. Edinger, 81, of Koppel passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Edinger was born on December 7, 1937 in Koppel to the late Charles and Lorretta (Snedeker) Stanton. She had attended Lincoln High School, and for many years worked for Plaza Maintenance as a custodian. She enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping, and most of all spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Donald C. Edinger whom she married on September 11, 1970, her daughters, Lorene Hopper of Mt. Jackson, Tina (Frank) Miller of Hillsville, and Kara Edinger-Jacoby of Koppel, her…