Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

Mr. Jimmy M. Yargo, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Mr. Yargo was born on March 13, 1945 in New Castle to the late Evan D. Yargo and Sarah (Santangelo) Yargo Court. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on March 5, 1963 and served on the USS Sandoval until his discharge on June 15, 1966. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Following his service with the Navy, Jim worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls, Halstead Industries in Zelienople as a crane…

Martin L. “Marty” Seman, 76, of West Pittsburgh passed on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. Seman was born on July 28, 1943 in Mahoningtown to the late Michael and Edith (Perrotta) Seman. He had graduated from New Castle High School with the class of 1962. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on June 27, 1962 and served on the U.S.S. Oglethorpe until his honorable discharge on August 26, 1966. Following his service with the Navy, Martin worked for Penn Power for 35 years mainly as a welder. He is a…

Beverly J. Lucarelli, 81, of Ellwood City died Tuesday morning at the Good Samaritan Hospice Unit at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver, following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 9, 1938, to the late Kenneth and Josephine Kaufman Cowan, Beverly attended Lincoln High School. On Sep. 10, 1955, she married John L. Lucarelli, who preceded her in death. A lifelong area resident, Beverly was an avid baker, known for her elaborate Christmas trays which she gifted to friends and families. She volunteered as a cook at the Holy Redeemer School kitchen and church bazaars for several years and worked…

Mrs. Deborah A. Bubb, 65, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at her residence in Utica, Pa on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Mrs. Bubb was born on September 5, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Marie (Phillippi) Tindall. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972. Debbie worked for the United States Postal Service in Ellwood City as a rural postal carrier for 20 years. She enjoyed flower gardening, photography, working puzzles, but most of all being with her family. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul Bubb Sr….

Mr. Anthony C. “Tony” Santillo, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Mr. Santillo was born on July 27, 1937, in Ellwood City to the late Louis F. and Mary S. (Carinci) Santillo. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Anthony enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 20, 1956, and served with the Company B 704th Tank Battalion as a Tank Commander until his discharge on March 27, 1957, with the rank of Private-2. Following his service with the Army,…

Ryan J. Coonfare, 44, of Ellwood City died on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Ellwood City Medical Center Emergency Room. Ryan was born on October 14, 1975, in Ellwood City to Dale Coonfare of Wampum and Debbie Zona of Ellport. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1993 and later from the DCI Career Institute. For his entire life, Ryan worked at every aspect of the family business (Ellwood City Transit/Zona Tours). A history buff, he was a proud supporter of the United States Constitution and the NRA. He also enjoyed Star Wars movies and…

Mr. Luigi DiBattista, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence. Mr. DBattista was born on July 19, 1940 in Roccaraso, Italy to the late Nicol and Maria (Ciarolla) DiBattista. He worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Garretts, which later became knowns as “MSL” in Ellwood City as a lead man in the press shop, Locust Grove Cemetery as a caretaker, and for Ellwood City Transit (Zona Tours) as a maintenance man. Luigi was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, the Hungarian Home, and the Croatian Club in West Pittsburgh. An…

Marlon S. “Molly” Barsotti, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Marlon was born on December 5, 1958, in Ellwood City to the late Frank M. and Virginia A. “Ginny” (Lunardini) Barsotti. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976, and from Penn State University with a degree in Forestry. He, along with his brothers and sisters, worked for the family business (Ellwood City Candy Co.) for over 35 years. He attended the Christ Presbyterian Church. Molly was a member of the Ellwood City Jay…

Mrs. Maria DiBuono, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Mrs. DiBuono was born on October 10, 1928 in Baia e’ Latina, Italy to the late Stefano and Maria (Paglia) Perrotta. In 1956, Maria traveled from Italy to the United States. She had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill for 26 years and then at Romar Textiles in Ellport for 10 years as a machine operator. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Caroline (James)…