Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Bruno Joseph Sciote, 92, of Chippewa Township, formerly North Sewickley Township, passed away on Monday, October 13th, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Sciote was born in Ellwood City on March 21st, 1933 to the late Vincenzo James and Erma (Ferrigno) Sciote. At the age of 17, Bruno enlisted with the United States Navy on September 17th, 1951 and served until his honorable discharge on August 12th, 1955 with the rank of Navy Boatswain’s Mate, 3rd class. He served on the USS Denebola and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Following his service with the Navy, Bruno worked at…

Mr. Samuel Fotia, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, October, 11th, 2025 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mr. Fotia was born in Ellwood City on May 1st, 1939 to the late Frank and Josephine (Barillaro) Fotia. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1957 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Sam was the co-owner and operator of JoMar Manufacturing  and Fotia Brothers Draperies in Ellwood City along with his brother Joseph. He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, stone masonry, and using all sorts of tools. Sam is survived…

Mr. Jerry M. Spencer, 95, of Shenango Township passed away on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 at The Addison of Clen-Moore Place in New Castle. Mr. Spencer was born the son of the late Samuel and Christine (Cangey) Spencer on September 11th, 1930 in Mahoning Town. Jerry had graduated from New Castle High School. He enlisted with the United States Navy on February 21st, 1952 and served on the USS Maloy until his honorable discharge on February 15th, 1956, and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He had worked briefly for the United States Postal Service, and later for the…

Mrs. Rita V. Bartolomeo, 84, of Northview Estates Ellwood City, formerly Ellport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 surrounded by family at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Rita is preceded in death by her husband Daniel E. Bartolomeo Sr. who passed away on March 31st, 2014. Rita was born on June 11th, 1941 to the late James and Yolanda (Ricci) Carrozza. She grew up in Ellwood City and was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1959. Rita was a volunteer at the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary and the former Holy Redeemer Bazaar. She is a member of…

Judith A. Ketterer, 74, of Ellport passed away on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a long battle with cancer. Judy was born in Ellwood City on October 29th, 1950 the daughter of the late George M. and Jean M. (Frazier) Ketterer Sr.. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1968 and graduated from United Hospital School of Radiology in Beaver Falls. On August 5th, 1974 Judy enlisted with the United States Air Force and served as a radiologic specialist at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota until…

Ms. Rita K. Kennard, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at her residence. Rita was born in Ellwood City on February 6th, 1958 to the late Katheryn (Santillo) Kennard and Charles Kennard. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1976 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Rita had worked at the Beaver Valley Power Station in Shippingport as an armed security guard. She led a quiet simple humble life who loved animals, enjoyed listening to Christian music, thirsted for reading material that gave her insight to God especially the…

Mr. Lawrence E. Leggiero, 83, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Leggiero was born on August 28th, 1941 in Ellwood City the son of the late John and Louise (Desanzo) Leggiero. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959, and later from Geneva College and Penn State University where he majored in engineering. Larry had worked for Carl Baker Architects and Lynch Architects until his retirement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Carol Ann (Gustafson) whom he married on…

Mr. Marino A. Parascenzo, 95, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Home. Born August 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Demeterio and Dena (DePaul) Parascenzo. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he served in the United States Air Force before earning a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Penn State University. Marino spent his career as a sports journalist, writing for the Ellwood City Ledger and New Castle News before retiring from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as an award-winning writer. He received the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award and was recognized by the…