Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Bradley McClean, 50, of Fombell passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Bradley was born on July 11th, 1975 in Ellwood City to J. Bruce and Sherry (Lintz) McClean. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1993, and did his journeyman Tool and Die apprenticeship through VEKA where he had worked since high school. Most recently Brad was the General Manager of the Tool and Die Shop at VEKA. He is a member of the Ellwood City Saxons Club, the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City, and the Unionville…

Christopher DeCaro, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home. He was 53 years old. Born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, he was a Bristol resident for the past 30 years. Chris was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and was a part of the Philadelphia Carpenter’s Union for the last 23 years. He enjoyed woodworking, and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Alabama football. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernadette (nee Weitzel), his children, Apryl, Christopher, Taylor, and Jacob, and his grandchildren, Dontaè…

At the appointed time of the Father, Mrs. Barbara Prudence Thelma (Reino) Mastropietro, 81, was met by her beloved David to bring her home and lay her into the lap of Jesus, on November 22nd, 2025 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Barbara was born on January 17th, 1944 in Ellwood City, to the late Michael Angelo and Barbara Mae (Vigorito) Reino. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961, from Slippery Rock Teacher’s College now Slippery Rock University with a bachelors degree in teaching and special education in 1965, and from Westminster College in 1969 with a Master’s…

Mr. Andrew G. Tomei Sr., 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Andrew was born on November 23rd, 1938 in New Brighton to the late Adolph “Red” and Barbara (Skupnik) Tomei. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where he was an usher for many years. Andrew was the Ellwood City dog catcher for 18 years, worked for the Ellwood City Borough Street Department for 27 years, and allied auto for 12 years. He enjoyed “old-time” fishing and hunting, mainly…

Justin Dovidio, 33, of Portersville passed away on November 14th, 2025 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital in Pittsburgh. Justin was born on October 11th, 1992 in Beaver to Chad Randall DeVideo and Ladonna Miller. He graduated from Slippery Rock High School and was employed at Desuta Concrete in Portersville as a yard foreman and fork lift operator. Justin enjoyed dirt biking, fishing, paddle boarding and most of all, spending time with his family. He is survived by his his mother, Ladonna Miller of Portersville, maternal-grandmother, Norma Krisher of Ellport, fiance Shelby Martin of Lower Burrell, children, Paisley Dovidio, Damion Dovidio,…

Mrs. Sharon E. Tritt, 79, of Frisco passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Tritt was born in New Castle on January 28th, 1946 to the late Floyd C. and Evelyn (Hahn) Welch. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1964. A home maker, Sharon was an active member of the First Church of God in Franklin Township and the Wurtemburg-Perry Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She also enjoyed collecting dolls. She is survived by her son, Ralph “Fred” Tritt Jr. of Frisco, grandchildren, Jacob (Katelynn) Tritt,…

Mrs. Georgian F. Mudric, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. Mudric was born in Ellwood City on July 26th, 1934 to the late George and Lula (DePaul) Bevivino. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. Georgian is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. For many years Georgian worked at the Lincoln High School and Hartman Elementary School as a cafeteria worker. Along with her husband, she volunteered for many years at the…

Mrs. Virginia M. Purnell, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 20215 at her residence. Virginia was born on May 26th, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Maria (Placonica) Garuccio. She went to the Blessed Virgin Mary Parochial School and was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Virginia worked at the Ellwood City Hospital in housekeeping for several years. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with family, friends, and neighbors. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Homer) Altman of Ellwood City, son, Domenic Purnell of Ellwood City, sister-in-law, Barbara…

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…