Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Frederick W. “Fritz” Schuster, 77 , formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the UPMC Mercy Hospital. Mr. Schuster was born on October 23, 1940 in Ellwood City to the late John and Christine “Tillie” (Losch) Schuster. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on March 20, 1961 and served with the 11th Organizational Maintenance Squadron until his discharge on December 17, 1965. as an aircraft mechanic. Fred worked at Matthews Conveyor for 8 years and  then at Inmetco for 22 years….

Mr. Angelo M. Prestopine, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Prestopine was born on March 29, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Michael J. and Gilda E. (Docchio) Prestopine. He had attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the Holy Redeemer parish. Angelo had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls for 37 years. An outdoors man, Angelo enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing the guitar. In 1965 he was the Ohio Valley Tri-County Archery Champion which he was very proud of. Mr. Prestopine is…

Mrs. Angelica L. “Angie” (Bevivino) Lackey, 100, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Golden Hills Nursing Home in New Castle. Mrs. Lackey was born on June 20, 1918 in Ellwood City to the late George and Lula (DePaul) Bevivino. She had attended Lincoln High School. Over the years Angie worked at J.C. Penney’s, Mario’s Market, Jake’s Market, and Murphy’s 5 & 10. She also enjoyed playing cards. Mrs. Lackey is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Georgian (Donald) Mudric of Ellwood City, her niece, Joane (John) Karchezsky, her great-nieces, Ashley (Matt) Herko and Chelsey…

Peggy Kay Osborne, 69, of Portersville, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Peggy was born on July 4, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Harold A. “Jake and Jane L. (Rawding) Osborne. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1967. Peggy also graduated from the Montefiore Hospital School of Radiologic Technology in 1969. For many years, she worked at Montefiore Hospital and for UPMC as a radiologic technologist. Peggy’s long career in radiology enabled her to touch countless lives. Her kind heart and endless optimism brought comfort to…

The world has lost some sparkle after the passing of Anthony J. Santillo, 94, of Ellwood City, on the morning of Saturday, July 21st. He was a wonderful and much loved husband, father, in-law, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his wife of over 60 years, Sylvia (Toth) Santillo, daughters, Linda (Danny) Bartolomeo, Helen (Ron) Walker, and Kathy (Frank) D’Ambrosio. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Jake (Steph) Walker, Bethany (Matt) Mierski, and Brooke Bartolomeo, as well as five great grandchildren, Maggie and Mylah  Walker, Levi and Hannah Mierski, and baby girl Walker due in…

Mr. Albert B. Contino, 62, of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Albert was born on May 27, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Bruno Albert Contino and Rose (Mundo) Contino. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1974. He also graduated from the Community College of Beaver County with a degree in Auto Repair. He had worked at the Linda Jones auto dealership in Beaver Falls and the Kenny Ross auto dealership in Cranberry Twp. as the manager of the auto body department. Most recently he worked…

Mrs. Helen E. Rocco, 96, formerly of Shenango Twp. passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Fairview Manor in Fairview, Pa. Mrs. Rocco was born on April 17, 1922 in New Castle to the late Anton and Emma (Kline) Schultz. She had worked for many years at Airway Luggage in West Pittsburgh. While living in Shenango Twp., Helen was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her granddaughters, Bobbie Jo (David) Mahaffey and Billie Jo (David) Ziacik, her 14 great-grandchildren, her sister, Ruth Smelzer of Cleveland, her special…

Mrs. Mary Rugh, 94, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Mrs. Rugh was born on November 12, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late John and Mary (Maier) Neghiu. She had graduated from Lincoln high School with the class of 1941. For many years Mary worked at the Ellwood Glass Company. She was an active member of the St. Elia’s Romanian Orthodox Church, the St. Elia’s Ladies Auxiliary, and the Carol 1 Romanian Aid Society. She enjoyed line dancing and going to Challenges. Mary is survived by her sisters-in-law; Florence “Zina”…

Mr. Ronald D. Lefever, Sr., 74, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mr. Lefever was born on May 31, 1944 in Pittsburgh to the late Ray and Emma (Tritt) Lefever. Ron had worked for the Borough of Ellwood City  street department for over 40 years. he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ron is survived by his daughter, Sandra Lefever,  his son Ronald D. Lefever, Jr. both of Ellwood City, and his sister Wanda Taylor of California. He is also survived by his former wife, Joann (Zigler) Lefever of Ellwood City. He was preceded…