Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Barbara Ann (Gongaware) Hufnagel, 80, went to be with the Father on the evening of September 11, 2019. She was able to spend her last days surrounded by family at her home. Born on January 5, 1939, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Bellian) Gongaware who are deceased. She had two sisters, Sylvia (Donald) Miller deceased and Lydia (Charles) Lewis of Waynesburg Ohio. She was formerly married to William Hufnagel, Sr. who is deceased. Barb had five children, Debbie Leddon (Rodger), Bev Galbreath (Paul Gazzo), William Hufnagel Jr. (Kitti Lucchesi) Sylvia Murray (Jim) and Pam Graham (Brad) She…

Velia Giovannini, 95, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born in Ellwood City on December 19, 1923 to the late Filippo and Irene (Peuto) Giovannini. She enjoyed a long career in cosmetology, and was a well-known beautician at her Vel’s Salon in Ellwood City for more than 30 years. Before beginning her career in cosmetology, she worked at the Ellwood City Glass Company for 10 years. She graduated from the Maison Felix School in Pittsburgh in 1959, then continued her training at the Arnold Zegarelli School of Design, graduating in 1963. She then worked…

Mrs. Margaret L. Innocent, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Passavant Community in Zelienople. Mrs. Innocent was born on December 15, 1922, in Gallitzin, Pa to the late Paul and Anna (Harakzen) Lukovics. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941 and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had worked at the Riverside High School in the cafeteria as a cook and baker for nine years. She enjoyed being a member of the Golden Agers, cooking, and baking. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother,…

David E. Jacobs, Jr., 44, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at his residence. David was born on December 3, 1974 in Ellwood City to David E. Jacobs, Sr. and Nancy (Crawford) Sadowski. He had attended Lincoln High School and the Lillyville Church of God. He is survived by his parents, his wife, Bobbie Jo (Cox) Jacobs, his son, Tyler Jacobs of Ellwood City, his stepmother, Joyce Jacobs of Ellwood City, his stepchildren, Kyle Walters and Kayla Walters both of Florida, his brothers, Christopher Jacobs of Kansas and Shawn Jacobs of Beaver Falls, and his stepsisters,…

Mr. George E. Miller, 76, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Mr. Miller was born on June 4, 1943 in New Castle to the late George W. and Edna (Wenkhous) Miller. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on May 31, 1961 and served honorably until his discharge on June 1, 1964. George then worked for the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel, Beaver Falls, and Ambridge from 1964 until he retired in 1984. He enjoyed gardening, walking, and…

Mr. Carl J. Castellani, 88, formerly of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars, Pa. Mr. Castellani was born on October 25, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Leandro and Maria (Ceccarli) Castellani. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Carl worked at the U.S. Steel Mill in Ellwood City before enlisting with the U.S. Army on April 11, 1951. He served with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (ARCT) of the 101st Airborne Division of…

Mr. David L. Shaw, 70, of Wayne Township passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the VA Butler Healthcare. Mr. Shaw was born on March 21, 1949 in Grove City to the late Dr. Stanley M. and Mary L. (McCoy) Shaw. He had graduated from the Slippery Rock High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 23, 1967 and served until his discharge on June 29, 1970 with the rank of SP5. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Following his service with the army, David…

Mr. Howard W. “Gibby” Gibbs, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 26, 2019 peacefully in his home. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and family man, Howard was born on July 4, 1936 in Pittsburgh to the late Howard S. and Anne (Glosser) Gibbs. He had graduated from the Bellevue High School with the class of 1954. Howard then worked for Columbia Gas for 45 years mainly as an inspector. He had volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle on charity runs. An outdoorsman, he had…

Mr. Thomas M. Bucci, 65, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. Tom was born on December 8, 1953 to the late Jimmie and Anna Marie (Fester) Bucci, Sr.. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1972. Tom enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on April 22, 1975 and served as a radio repairman at the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota until his discharge on November 10, 1976. He then graduated from the Police Academy in 1978. On December 1, 1978 he…