Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Betty Ruth Rodgers-Haswell, 92, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at the Avalon Nursing Home. Ruth was born on October 24th, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late John and Elizabeth (Hango) Bakty. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughter, Shelley (Michael) LaCava of Ellwood City, son, Bryan (Patty) Rodgers of Bethel Park, grandchildren, Kristen, Kara, Jeremy (Kara), Codi, Julie and Tori, great-granddaughter, Taylor, and sister-in-law, Jean (Tony) Lasso of Ohio. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Robert Rodgers, second husband, Wayne Haswell, and her…

Mrs. Lou Anne McClintick, 68, of Franklin Township, passed away on Thursday, November 16th, 2023. She was being kept comfortable at home after her courageous year-long battle with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma. Lou Anne was born on June 26th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Eugene ‘Gene’ F. Lanza and Betty Jane (Powell) Lanza. Lou Anne was a member of the Riverside High School class of 1973. She had been retired after 20+ years in the food service industry and known for her baking and beautiful cake decorating skills. Lou Anne enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, cooking,…

Mr. Gary T. Rozanski, Sr., 72, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mr. Rozanski was born in Ellwood City on June 1st, 1951 to the late Carl and Mary (Wojciechowicz) Rozanski. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1969 and from Beaver County Community College in 1971 earning an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Mechanics. For 30 years Gary worked at McElwain’s in the service department as a master technician followed by 10 years at Good Wheel’s as the service manager. He is a member of Divine Grace…

Mr. Pasquale (“Patsy”) DiBuono, 89, of 704 Line Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, Nov, 8, 2023 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Baia e Latina, ltaly on October 7th, 1934 to the late Pompeo and Amalia (Nacca) DiBuono. Having survived through WWll as a child in Europe, he went on to work at the family bar-cafe in his hometown, served as staff in a restaurant in Bern, Switzerland, operated a postal service route delivering mail via Vespa scooter and served in the ltalian Army. During the 1950s while in ltaly, he played soccer…

Mrs. Kim E. Gorgas, 71, of New Castle passed away on Saturday. November 4th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Kim was born on February 13th, 1952 in Ellwood City, to the late Lee E. and Dorothy (Zimmerman) Koah. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970 and went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Kim worked for a few hospitals in the area including, Ellwood, Hillview Manor, and The Haven Convalescent Home. She was a member of the Ellport Presbyterian Church. Kim enjoyed singing and karaoke, she was one of five members who belonged to…

Mrs. Stella M. Santillo, 101, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 at Northview Estates , where she resided since 2021. She was born on July 29, 1922 in Butler, Pa to the late Anthony “Tony” Morris and Nellie (Morris) DiFalco. Stella graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. She was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She had worked at Aetna Standard in Ellwood City and also MSA in Ellport. During WWII she worked at an airplane factory in Detroit. She also went to school for…

Mr. Kenneth W. Horrell, 64, of New Sewickley Township passed away on Saturday morning, October 28th, 2023, in his daughters home surrounded by his family. Ken was born in Ellwood City on July 18th, 1959 to the late Marion (Campbell) Horrell. He had graduated from Lincoln High School, Robert Morris College earning a Bachelors Degree, and Beaver County Community College with a Degree in Business. He had worked at the Ellwood City Forge, and as a truck driver both over the road and local. Most recently he worked for Alliance Food Service and then Performance Food Groups as a logistics…

Mr. John W. Wiley, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle due to complications from cancer. John was born on December 4th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late William R. “Bill” and Rose Marie (Keul) Wiley. He had graduated from Slippery Rock High School. For 25 years John worked at Koppel Steel. He is a member of the Hungarian Home, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. John is survived by his daughter Erica Wiley (Josh Rennels) of Perry Twp., son William Wiley of Chewton, grandchildren Logan, Axel,…

Cynthia A. “Cindy” Molfetto, 68, of Ellwood City passed away at Avalon Place in New Castle on Thursday, October 26th, 2023. Cynthia was born in Ellwood City on April 1st, 1955 to the late Felix E. and Christine G. (Sera) Casciato. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1974 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. For 30 years she worked at Passavant Retirement Community as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Cindy enjoyed time spent with family and friends especially with her granddaughter, dancing, hallmark Christmas movies, and gift giving. She is survived by her daughter…