Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

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….