Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Terry L. Lowers, 61, of Fombell passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Terry was born on September 27, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late Gordon and Shirley (Wright) Lowers. He had attended Riverside High School. Terry had worked for many years for Bill Croup Electric and Wright Meat Packing. He was also a member of the Lillyville Church of God and the church’s Praise Band. A talented musician, Terry played bass and sang for the Ameretta Band for over 30 years. He was a member of the MOOSE #93, Hungarian Home, Sons of…

Mr. Joseph E Scala, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 with his family at his side. Born on November 29 1927 in Wampum, Pa to the late Nick and Amanda “Mundy” (Fontana) Scala. He graduated from Wampum High School and attended Geneva College. He served as a Weather Observer for the US Air Force ( Army Air Corp). He was a past chairman of the Beaver County Tourist Promotion Association , served as Vice President of the Wampum Boro Council, and past President of the Wampum Rotary Club. Joe had a long and distinguished career with the…

Mr. Michael P. Ciampaglione, 74, of Chippewa Twp. passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Ciampaglione was born on January 19, 1946 to the late Guerine and Filomena (DiPaolo) Ciampaglione. He had graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1963. He then attended Geneva College and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Michael worked as a Pharmacist/Manager at Ray’s Pharmacy in Beaver Falls until 1990, then he became the Pharmacist/Manager at Rite Aid in Beaver Falls until his retirement in…

Mr. Donald J. Mudric II, 63, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on July 20, 2020 at his residence. Donald was born on July 28, 1957 in Ellwood City to Donald J. and Georgian (Bevivino) Mudric of Ellwood City, He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1975. While living in Ellwood City, Don worked at Garrett’s. He then moved to Denver where he worked for McDonald-Douglas which later became Boeing, followed by him moving to Decatur, Alabama and most recently working for United Launch Alliance. Don built the third stage booster for the spaceship which was sent…

Mr. Robert K. McDowell, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City, passed away on July 30, 2020 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. Mr. McDowell was born April 4th, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Paul A. and Thelma L. (Main) McDowell. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954. He then enlisted into the U.S. Army (Active and Reserves) beginning in the late 1950s, serving in the Corps of Engineers, until his discharge in 1964. He often shared stories about his tours on duty while serving in South Korea, at Ft. Lewis in Washington, and in…

Mr. Richard L. Hawke, Sr., 76, of Fombell peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Hawke was born on September 2, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Arthur J. and Jean (Matthews) Hawke. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. Richard enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 12, 1960 and served with the 64th Engineering Company with the rank of E-4 until his discharge on October 11, 1963. Following his service with the Army, Richard worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel…

Mrs. Rosaline (Landolfi) Pratt, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Pratt was born on January 24, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Dominick L. and Angela “Lena” (Adamo) Landolfi. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, she enjoyed reading and being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Pratt whom she married on July 16, 1966, her daughters, Angela (John) Horgan of Zelienople and April Anthony of Ellwood City, her grandchildren, Ryan Horgan, Dillon…

Mr. Floyd “Bud” Garvin Worrell III, 69, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his residence in Old Saybrook, CT. Mr. Worrell was born on October 9, 1950 in Ellwood City to the late Floyd G. and Jean Louise (Curry) Worrell, Jr.. Bud had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968, and then from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Following college, Bud was hired by Merck’s Calgon (now Nalco) organization starting as a process engineer up to manufacturing manager of Calgon’s largest plant. From 1988 to…

Mr. James F. Pirrera, 88, formally of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at The Grove at Harmony. Mr. Pirrera was born September 10, 1931, in Ellwood City to the late Gesualdo and Josephine (Buona) Pirrera. He graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1949. He then enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he earned medals for Navy Occupation, National Defense, and Good Conduct. Mr. Pirrera loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, and was an avid bowler, participating in several travel teams. He is survived by his children, Brad (Shawna), Cindy, Craig…