Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Jean Neve, 97, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the St. John Specialty Care. Mrs. Neve was born on December 18, 1920 in Wampum to the late Michael and Antonette (Celetti) Altobello. She had worked for a fireworks company in New Castle, the WPA (Works Progress Administration, and the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She also worked for Mary Kocevar at the Elton Hotel and her catering business. Jene is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed cooking and playing bingo. Mrs. Neve is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet…

Mrs. Norma Szabo, 95, of Ellwood City died peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in the Northview Estates Assisted Living Facility. Born on February 13, 1923 in Ellwood City, Norma was the daughter of Anthony Young (Iacovine) and Loretta (Fusco) Young. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On June 14, 1945, she married Andrew Szabo and that happy marriage lasted 55 years until his death on December 29, 2000. Norma was a warm, engaging and giving person to everyone she met. She was an exceptional cook and baker. Her greatest joy was preparing…

Mr. Roy A. “Mac” Welsh, Jr., 92, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Welsh was born on March 30, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Roy and Alice (Adams) Welsh, Sr..  He enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 20, 1945 and served with the Company E 346th Engineer General Service as a Technician fifth grade until his discharge on January 31, 1947. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Following his service with the army, Roy worked at Calgon in the maintenance department for…

William J. Hufnagel, Jr., 41, of Franklin Twp. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 with his loving wife by his side at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Bill was born on December 29, 1976 in Pittsburgh to William J. and Rose Jones Hufnagel, Sr.. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1995 and was an active member of the high schools DECA program. He later graduated from ITT in Pittsburgh. Bill worked for Armstrong Cable at both the Zelienople and Butler offices as a Network Engineer-Technology and Innovation specialist. He took great pride in his work and…

Betty Lou Izzo “Boo,” 81, of Ellwood City passed peacefully on June 4, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. Betty was born on December 3, 1936 to the late Bernard Leroy Brown and the late Frances Marie Brown. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and in 1980 continued her education at Butler County Community College for Insurance Licensing. She worked as an advertising executive at the WKST-WFEM radio station, as an auto sales manager for Cranberry Lincoln Mercury, and as a District Secretary for Sherwin Williams before retiring. Betty was a member of Park Gate Baptist…

Lois M. Bennett, 79, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp.. Lois was born on October 6, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late Frances and Margaret (Daufen) Smith. She had graduated from the Zelienople High School with the class of 1957. Lois had worked at the Lark Motel for 18 years as a custodian. She is a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. Lois also is a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in New Castle, and enjoyed bowling with the Turner’s Bowling League at Sim’s Bowling Lanes and the…

Patricia Jean Maybray,74, of Ellwood City died peacefully in her sleep at Good Samaritan Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 28, 2018 after a courageous, 4-year battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, niece, cousin and friend.  She was smart, strong and brave and fought hard through any adversity she faced through this thing called life.  Her sense of humor and wit were unmatched and enabled her to persevere.  Her compassion, kind heart, generosity and unconditional love were unwavering and will forever be missed by those she held dear.  She enjoyed spending time with…

Linda G. Moczan, 60, It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Gene Moczan announces her passing after an extended illness, on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the age of 60 years. Linda was born on July 29, 1957 to Eugene and Mary Stiefel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1975. Linda will be affectionately remembered by her husband of 41 years, Joe, and her children, Kevin Moczan, and Amy (Gary) DeBlasio. Linda “Mema” will also be lovingly remembered by her three grandchildren, Brooklyn and Mya DeBlasio and Matthew Moczan and her sisters, Karen (Shep) Stiefel Harrison…

Mr. Harry W. Tindall, 61, formerly of Portersville passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at his residence in Titusville. Harry was born on December 15, 1956 in Butler to the late Harry and Grace (Cranz) Tindall. He had worked at Kerr Glass in Waxahachie, TX for 15 years, and most recently at Homerwood Hardwood Finishing Flooring in Titusville for 11 years. He is survived by his sister, Shirley (Tindall) Almany of Waxahachie, TX, and his step-son, Michael Spearman of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Cheryl Diane (Goodwin) Tindall, his brothers, John, Robert, and…

Steven C. Palatka, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. Born February 27, 1949, Steven was the son of the late Steve Z. and Pauline (Savu) Palatka. A 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, Steven subsequently studied engineering technology at Point Park College, where he was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. Upon culminating his education at Point Park College, Steven worked at U.S. Steel as an engineering technologist. With members from both side of his family having worked at U.S. Steel, Steven was a third generation U.S. Steel employee. Steven…