Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Clarence “Butch” Crawford, 67, of Beaver Falls passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence. Butch was born on September 25, 1952 in Salem, Ohio to the late Richard Crawford and Dorothy (Pizer) Crawford VanKirk. He graduated from the former Northwestern High School. Butch had worked at Mayer China, Moltrup Steel both in Beaver Falls, and retired from TMK Koppel Steel. He also was a self employed DJ for over 30 years, and umpired baseball for various leagues. Butch was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and enjoyed fishing, bowling, casinos, treasure hunting, and antique cars. He is…

Mr. Robert “Bob” Eugene Foley, 87, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Mr. Foley was born on January 27, 1933 to the late Thomas E. and Margaret M. (Kozak) Foley. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951, where he excelled in both football (where he was a half-back with Carl “Rizzo” Mantz) and baseball where he was a pitcher and was scouted several times by the pros. Bob enlisted with the U.S. Navy on September 23, 1952 and served during the Korean crisis until his discharge on…

Mr. Philip M. DeSanzo Jr., of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at UPMC Passavant in McCandless. Philip was born October 22, 1936 in Ellwood City, to the late Philip and Esther (DiGiacomo) DeSanzo, Sr.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954. Philip then enlisted into the U.S. Army on November 23, 1959 until his discharge on November 1, 1960. He worked at U.S. Steel in Ellwood City for 20 years and later at Morella’s Beer and Pete’s Uptown Beer distributor. Philip belonged to the Ellwood City Moose Lodge #93, and the…

Mrs. Betty Jane Jinar, 90, from Ellwood City passed away peacefully to be with her husband and Jesus on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Haven Nursing Home. She was born on March 22, 1930 to the late Martha (Cholak) Yacko and Andrew Yacko. She was married to John Jinar, Sr. for 59 years when he passed away on June 2, 2007. Our mom enjoyed playing her harmonica and her accordion. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her six children. Surviving are Dan (Liza) Jinar, Marsha (Marvin) Snyder, Jaime (Dawn) Jinar, Dave Jinar, John (Mary Lou) Jinar and Georgia…

Mr. Ira R. Snyder, 85, of North Sewickley Township passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Grove at Harmony Care Center, Harmony, PA. Mr. Snyder was born on April 15, 1935 in Rochester, PA to the late Amelia (Noski) and Charles Snyder. Ira attended Beaver Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1953. He had worked as a machinist at the Babcock & Wilcox steel mill in Koppel until he retired. Then he worked another 20 years as a janitor at Trinity Lutheran Church where he attended. He was a black belt in Karate, he loved to…

Mr. Alvin Lester Schaffer, 81, of Fombell passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 ( which was also his mother’s birthday) at his residence, with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Schaffer was born on July 6, 1938 in Muddy Creek Twp. to the late Frank P. and Christina K. (Quiring) Schaffer. Alvin retired from WR Grace in New Castle in 1991 working there for 30 years. Alvin was always busy. He loved to mow grass, cut down trees and work with his high lift, and loved to hunt. He has a certificate for getting a turkey, a deer,…

Mrs. Anne T Smith, 91, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Northview Estates after a short illness. She was born on April 27, 1929, to John F. Boyle and Josephine Smeltz Boyle. A lifelong resident of Ellwood City, she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947, after which she worked in the office at the local U.S. Steel Corp. plant. She married Harold Ray Smith on Oct. 14, 1949, at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Together, they had four children. She was a charter member of the church’s Christian Mothers organization, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America…

James W. Walker, 39, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Jim was born on September 14, 1980 in Ellwood City to the late James Walker and Peggy (Grant) Spare. He had graduated from Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. For many years he worked as a heavy equipment operator. An outdoors man, Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, hiking, and spending quality time with his children. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Peggy and Joseph Spare, his wife, Heather (Dunn) Walker whom he married on May 27, 2011, his daughter,…

Cosmo Conforti, 94, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family Monday, April 27, 2020. Cosmo was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the perfect example of a strong patriarch for his family, a pillar of his community, and man of God. Born July 31, 1925 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria Josephine Figliomeni Conforti. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lena Silvestri, siblings Gloria Kalbfleisch, Beatrice Miller, Ralph Conforti, Lucy Harden, Peggy Shea, Edward Conforti, Alba Miller, son-in-law Ron…