Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Pauline Conforti, 88, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Pauline was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was the perfect example of a strong matriarch for her family, a pillar of her community, and woman of God. Born July 4, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa DeCaro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cosmo Conforti, siblings Peter DeCaro, Ernest DeCaro, Helen Giancola, son-in-law Ron Salzano, and her granddaughter Cassondra Conforti. She is survived by…

Mr. Lawrence “Larry” P. Loncher, Jr., 91, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the Avenue at Aurora Care and Rehabilitation Center in Aurora, Ohio. Mr. Loncher was born on November 1, 1929 in Bridgewater, PA to the late Lawrence P. and Dorothy (Pavlinich) Loncher, Sr.. He had graduated from Beaver High School with the class of 1948 and later from the Virginia State Teachers College with a degree in business. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on July 6, 1951 and served with the Company L, 504th Airborne Infantry Regiment until his discharge on…

Mrs. Ann M. Wallace, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp.. Ann was born on August 3, 1931 in Wampum to the late Fred and Felicia (Fabian) Scala. She had attended Lincoln High School. For many years she worked at the Edmins Dress Shop which was located on Lawrence Ave. as a sales associate. She then helped her daughter at the MVP Team Shop with the day to day operations. In her earlier years she enjoyed hand embroidery. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Ed) Casciato, her son,…

Mrs. Evelyn “Jean” Lintz, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 surrounded by her family. Jean was born on June 14, 1935 in Chippewa Twp., Beaver Falls to the late Lawrence and Myrtle (Joy) Chapman. She attended Beaver Falls High School and graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. She was employed in the office of the Clyde M. Bartly Company Inc., and at Mario’s Giant Eagle where she was the manager of the Deli and Restaurant departments, and later as a cashier from which she retired at the age of 78. Jean was…

Mrs. Barbara J. Bartolomeo, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. Mrs. Bartolomeo was born on January 19, 1932 in New Castle to the late Claude and Ethel (Alsop) Beckman. She is a member of the New Castle High School class of 1950 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Barbara was a homemaker, an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, and enjoyed going RV camping with her husband. She is survived by her sons, Rick (Linda ) Bartolomeo of Brookfield, Ohio and Gary (Betty) Bartolomeo of New Castle, and her grandchildren,…

Mr. John A. Conti, 77, of New Castle, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. John was born on March 16, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Carmen A. and Nellie A. (Sainato) Conti. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1961 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. John had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls for 18 years as a machinist. He also worked for the Sunoco Service Station which was on the northside of Ellwood City from 1973…

Mrs. Marjorie J. “Margie” Malush, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Northview Estates. Mrs. Malush was born on January 18, 1937 in Heidelberg, Pa to the late Stanley and Helen (Harbin) Kasperowski. She had graduated from the Bridgeville High School with the class of 1955. For many years Marjorie worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers at the Federal Building in Pittsburgh where she was in charge of the travel department. Following her retirement she became a volunteer with the Ellwood City Hospital Auxillary. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, flower gardening, country music, and…

Ms. Janet A. Rocco, 87, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at the Carriage Manor in Shenango Twp., on November 18, 2020. Janet was born on November 11, 1933 in Ellwood City to Dan “Donato” and Rose Marie (Paglia) Rocco. She graduated from the Lincoln High School with the class of 1952 and is a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Janet worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 40 years as a word processer in Bridgeville. She liked to cook and most of all, spending time and caring for her great nieces and nephews. She is survived by…

Mrs. Virginia B. Butchelli, 58, of Shenango Township, passed away on November 13, 2020 at her residence. Virginia was born on June 13, 1962 in Ellwood City to James and Karen (Prestopine) Hill, of Fombell. She graduated with the Riverside High School class of 1981. Virginia is a member of the First Church Of God on Euclid Avenue in New Castle, where she also taught Sunday school. She enjoyed sewing and will be remembered for her volunteer seamstress work at the Lincoln High School musicals and Blue Band Boosters. She is survived by her parents, her husband, David Butchelli, whom…

Mr. Dennis W. Guthrie, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence. Denny was born in New Castle on December 3, 1953 to the late Darlene D. (Lotz) Tino. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972, and later attended Slippery Rock University. Known as the “beer man” Denny worked for Tony’s Distributing Company for 45 years. He is a member of the Saxon’s Club, Sons of Italy #608, the Eagles Club, MOOSE #93, and the Hungarian Home. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. He is…