Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Nick Patsy Rocco, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Beaver Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Rocco was born on July 13, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Nick enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 9, 1952 and served with the 160th Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War until his discharge on August 19, 1954. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with…

Mrs. Addie G. Hogue, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Addie was born on November 1, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Paul and Margaret (Moore) Minett. She attended New Castle High School. Addie was an animal lover who enjoyed cooking, baking, and most of all, gift-giving. She is survived by her son, William (Tadley Taylor) Hogue Jr. of Ellwood City, her granddaughter Tonia (Timothy Anderson Jr.) Hines, her great-grandchildren, Madison Hines, Hazen Anderson, and Harlee Anderson, her great-great granddaughter, Faith Taylor, her brothers Perry and Denny Minett…

Mrs. Mary Grace Ierino, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Edison Manor in New Castle. Mrs. Ierino was born on February 7, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Mary (Riccardi) Dominelli. She had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Mary had worked at Dustproof in Ellport for 25 years, and Fotia Bros. Drapery for 5 years both as a seamstress. She is a former member of the Wayne Twp. V.F.D. Ladies Auxiliary. Mary enjoyed ceramics, sewing, gardening, and most of all cooking. She…

Mrs. Gertrude E. Myers, 85, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Myers was born on March 11, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Edward and Emma (Burr) Hamilton. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953. Gertrude was employed by the Ellwood City Knitting Mill for 17 years and the Ellwood City Hospital in the housekeeping department from 1983 until her retirement in 2002. She enjoyed baking, crocheting , and playing cards. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Robert) vandeGeijn of Pflugerville, Texas, Coleen…

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,…