Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Reverend Father Joseph J. Dascenzo, 88, of Baden passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Concordia Villa St. Joseph. Father Joe was born on February 29, 1932 in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Johanna (Morrisey) Dascenzo. Father Joe completed his course of study at the St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pa and was ordained a Priest on May 31, 1958. He had served as a Priest at the following assignment’s; Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish (June 12, 1958 – June 9, 1959) Parochial Vicar, Immaculate Conception Parish (June 10, 1959 –…

Mr. Charles M. Dudash, 85, of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Dudash was born on June 23, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Elizabeth (Mozes) Dudash. He was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Charles enlisted with the U.S. Airforce on October 25, 1954 and served with the 4028th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron at the Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas as a jet mechanic until his discharge on October 24, 1958 with the rank of Sergeant….

Joseph Manion Ludwig, Sr, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, in his Ellwood City home following a brief period of failing health, and surrounded by family who loved him. He was born in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA on January 29, 1933. His father, Louis (Lou) Neal Ludwig, and his mother, Margaret (Peg) Manion Ludwig, hailed from families with a deep history in Carnegie, PA. Joe’s maternal grandfather was two years old when he came to America from Clifton, Ireland (located on the west side of the island), and Joe was proud of his Irish heritage. Joe…

Mrs. Connie M. Henry, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Quality of Life nursing home in New Castle. Mrs. Henry was born on November 4, 1929 in Koppel to the late Joseph and Theresa (Pisani) Primerano. Connie had worked as a meat packer for a local grocery store in Beaver Falls. She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, traveling, raising homing pigeons along with her husband, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her brother, William Primerano, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded…

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. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Holy Redeemer Church at 10:00 am with Father Mark Thomas officiating. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..

Michael A. “Mundo” Parisi, 62, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mundo was born on December 16, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Armundo and Lena (Vitullo) Parisi. He was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1975 and the Word Alive Church. Mike had worked at Nalco, Sheetz, Co-Part, Aikens, and later as a self employed truck driver. Most recently he was the owner and operator of Mundo’s Auto & Cycle Detail and Sales Inc.. He also was a member of the MOOSE #93, and enjoyed…

Nora B. Canterbury, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Quality of Life nursing home in New Castle. Nora was born on March 30, 1934 in Shippingport, PA to the late J.T. and Rhoda Kitson. In her younger days, Nora worked on the Carrol Berry Farm in North Sewickley Twp.. She also was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. For many years she had a booth at the Ellwood City Arts Crafts and Food Festival featuring her crocheting talent. Most of all she loved being with her family. The last…

Mrs. Mary Barry Ferrante, 104, of Ellwood City, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Abbotts Creek Center, Lexington, North Carolina. Mary was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1915 to the late James Lee Barry and Loretta Vita Barry Giardine. Mary was also the loving step-daughter of the late Cecil (Cesare) Giardine. Mary was a member of Lincoln High School, class of 1933, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. She married the late Dominic Ferrante on August 27, 1936. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother who enjoyed spending time…

Phillip G. Hoak of Franklin Township, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 following a motor vehicle accident. Phillip was born on August 26, 1986 in New Castle to Sherri Hoak and Kevin McCormack. He attended Riverside High School. Following high school Philip enlisted into the United States Army on August 23, 2011 and was discharged October 20, 2015. During his time in the Army, Phillip received the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. Phillip was currently working…

Gerald Lee Gasper, 66, of Beaver Falls passed away in the comfort of his home on June 15th after a 3 1/2 year battle with mesothelioma. Born November 22, 1953 in Ellwood City he was the son of the late Vincent T. Gasper, Sr. and Margaret (Eckler) Gasper and a stepmother, Irvina (Wright) Gasper. Upon graduating from Riverside High School in 1971 Jerry served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Jerry was retired from Reyerson Steel in Ambridge and prior to that he owned and operated the 5th Street Lounge in New Brighton. Jerry will be greatly missed by…