Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Deborah Shirley, 59, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center following a battle with MS. Deborah was born on April 6, 1960, in McKeesport, PA to the late Darlene (Hamm) Allison and Robert H. Shirley of Ellwood City. She had attended Lincoln High School. Deborah had worked as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) at Hillview Manor, and later for Angels Cleaning Service. Deborah is survived by three daughters, twins, Dawn Lamenza of New Castle and Dana (Coleman) Ratliff of Freedom, and Beth (John) Peterson of Morristown, IN, her twelve grandchildren, her siblings, Ronald…

Mr. Christopher George Linville, 47, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was born on February 7, 1972 in Ellwood City, PA to “G” Bradley Linville and Carol (Herko) Mangino. Christopher proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy as a HM3 “Corpsman”. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Christopher worked as an EDT at UPMC Passavant Hospital ER, where he would later work as an EMT for the Cranberry Ambulance Corporation. Christopher then moved out of the medical field on to becoming a respected Police Officer at the Butler County Sheriff’s Department in Butler, PA, and Jackson…

Mr. Vincent C. Russo, Jr., 62, of Scott Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence. Vince was born on April 10, 1957, in New Castle to Vincent C. and Yolanda (Mercuri) Russo, Sr. of North Sewickley Twp. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1975 and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Avionics with a degree in Avionics. He had taught Avionics at both the Allegheny County and Beaver County Airports. Recently Vince was a paid Treasurer for the New Castle Sons of Italy Lodge #1171. He is also a member of…

Mr. David E. Brooks ESQ., 86, of Franklin Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Brooks was born on May 19, 1933, in Pittsburgh to the late Horatio and Connie (Donahue) Brooks. He had graduated from Crafton High School with the class of 1951. Following high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Army on May 7, 1953, and served until his discharge on May 4, 1956. While in the Army, he was a member of the 2nd Army Band and the 101st Army Division Band as a tuba and cello player. He was awarded the…

Mrs. Winnie Stiles, 97, of Perry Twp. passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Stiles was born on July 17, 1922, in Berwinsdale, Pa to the late Edward and Marie (Bloom) Johns, Sr. She had graduated from Coalport High School. For 20 years she worked at Dom’s IGA in Ellwood City in the meat department. She enjoyed flowers, bird watching, and most of all being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Cynda (Jeff) Wehman of Perry Twp. and Ginger (Jim) Reilly of Ellwood City, her son, Joseph E. (Grace) Stiles, Jr. of Perry…

Mr. Tom J. Cupac, 60, of Darlington passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence. Tom was born on September 1, 1959, in Ellwood City to the late Joseph M. and Judith L. (Libendorfer) Cupac. He had attended Lincoln High School. For the past 11 years, Tom worked at IEF (Industrial Equipment Fabricators) in Ellwood City. He most of all enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl “Cher” (Roadman) Cupac whom he married on July 26, 2008, his daughter, Ashley Santypal of Ellwood City, his sister, Corinne C. Borselli, his brother Garth…

Celeste L. Barnes, 44, of Beaver Falls passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Celeste was born on February 7, 1975, in New Brighton to the late Dr. Charles L. “Lee” and Linda “Linn” (Stempeck) Barnes. She had attended Riverside High School and Culinary School at CCBC. Celeste worked as a cook at various restaurants in the area. She enjoyed cooking, swimming, singing karaoke, and loved all animals. She is survived by her fiancé, Shaun Scott of Beaver Falls, her brother and sister-in-law, Christopher (Jana) Barnes of North Sewickley Twp., her nieces and nephews,…

Colby K. Tooker, 36, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence. Colby was born on June 27, 1983 at Fort Hood, Texas to Malea Cochran of Portersville. He had graduated from Seneca Valley High School with the class of 2001 and later from the New Castle School of Trades earning a certificate in HVAC. He had been working at Costco in Cranberry Twp. for 11 years as a meat cutter. Colby enjoyed hunting, fishing, weight lifting, and most of all he loved his daughter Aida. He is survived by his mother, Malea Cochran of…