Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Melvin G. Koch, 94, of Perry Township passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mr. Koch was born on June 29, 1925 in Ellport to the late George and Pearl (Deemer) Koch. He had graduated from Lincoln High School. Melvin enlisted with the U.S. Army on January 27, 1949 and served with the Company B 503rd Military Police at both Fort Knox and Fort Bragg until his discharge on August 19, 1949 with the rank of Private First Class. He had worked at National Plumbing in Ellwood City for 22 years,…

Carol A. Lutz, 62, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at the UPMC Mercy Hospital. Carol was born on May 19, 1957, in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Geraldine E. (Palmer) Lutz. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1976. Carol had worked at the Ellwood City Elks Club as a bartender, Romar Textile, and most recently at Wal Mart in Chippewa as a pharmacy technician. She is survived by her son, Joshua Lutz of Beaver Falls, her sisters, Linda (Jim) Gregory of Chippewa, Mary (John) Grzelka of North…

Mr. Frank J. Geniviva, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Geniviva was born on December 15, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph F. and Jean M. (Voto) Geniviva. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960 and later from Baldwin Wallace University with a degree in biology. Mr. Geniviva had taught science, biology, and chemistry at both Lincoln High School and the Beaver Area High School. He also coached Ellwood City Junior High School Football, Track, and Cross Country. He was very proud of the…

Mrs. Hilda K. Blaskowitz, 92, formerly of Big Beaver returned home to reside with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Blaskowitz was born on November 17, 1927 in Beaver Falls to the late Edward and Kathryn (Pavlinich) Abert. She had worked at the Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls for 24 years as the housekeeper supervisor. Hilda had attended St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church (Queen of Heaven) in Koppel until it closed and presently is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed traveling to casinos with her husband, gardening,…

Mrs. Frances C. “Kena” (Costa) Battaglia, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the Northview Estates. Mrs. Battaglia was born on February 6, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Patsy L. and Clara (Statti) Costa. She had graduated from Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Kena had worked at Health Mart as a clerk, at the office of Dr. Mary Ann DiBiagio as a medical technician, and for Century 21 as a real estate agent. She enjoyed cooking, but most of all being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her…

Mrs. Lori Jo (Gerard) Gillespie, 59 of Beaver Falls passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Akron General Hospital. Mrs. Gillespie was born on June 28, 1960 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph C. and Martha Ann (Havern) Gerard. She had attended Lincoln High School. For 25 years, Lori worked as a manager at the CoGo’s in Midland. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Gillespie whom she married on June 21, 1975, her sons, Christopher (Tonya) Gillespie of Shaler Twp., C.J. (Lisa) Gillespie of Stow, OH, and David…

Mrs. Betty J. (Collins) McDonald, 85, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Rochester Manor in Rochester. Mrs. McDonald was born on March 7, 1934 in North Sewickley Twp. to the late James and Alvina (Grossman) Collins. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. For 18 years she worked as a bus driver with the Hessler Bus Company for the Riverside School District. She is a member of the New Brighton United Methodist Church. In her earlier years, Betty was a committee member for the Beaver County Democratic Party,…

Virginia “Jean” Scott, 95, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her residence. Jean was born on March 8, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late Dominic and Virginia (Portugallo) Eonta. For 13 years she was the owner and operator of Jean’s Bakery which was located on South 2nd St. in Ellwood City. She then was an assistant manager at Fishers Big Wheel at the Franklin Plaza until she retired. Jean is also a life long member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed going to Golden Agers, doing crafts, and baking. She is survived by…

Mr. Russell E. Hazen, Jr., 81, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Hazen was born on August 10, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late Russell E. Hazen Sr. and Caroline (Wiley) Hazen. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. On December 18, 1956 he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and served in Guam as a radar operator until his discharge on August 9, 1958. Following his service with the Air Force, he worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel as an…

Mrs. Nancy L . Dietrich went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 25, 2019 at Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pa. Mrs. Dietrich was born to John F. Gongaware and Dorothy (Duncan) Gongaware on June 28, 1944 in Ellwood City. Nancy went to Lincoln High School. Nancy worked at several places including SAE, Holy Family , Traco, Lifesteps, and she was the owner of Maid For You. She belonged to the Community Alliance Church in Butler and Concord United Methodist Church in North Sewickley Twp.. Nancy enjoyed camping in Dubois , was an avid reader, and…