Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

Mrs. Jane E. Taylor, 90, of Beaver Falls passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Mrs. Taylor was born on May 10, 1929 in Paden City, West Virginia to the late William Arthur and Izetta (Tippens) Jacobs. A home maker, she enjoyed racing coon hounds with her husband, crocheting, baking, and working puzzles. Jane also was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She is survived by her daughters, Wanda “Breezy” Locke of Ellwood City, Linda (John) Zachodni of Ellwood City, Mary Jane Perell of Kittaning, and Robin (Ken) Hardy of Wampum, her sons,…

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,…