Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Brandy Marie Carpenter, 32, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, January 12th, 2026 following an extended illness. Brandy was born on June 19th, 1993 in Beaver to William V. Bailey Jr. and Karen Lynn Jacobs. She attended Lincoln High School and was a former assistant manager at Domino’s Pizza in Ellport. She was a talented artist, and loved Jack Skellinton and the Nightmare Before Christmas. She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte R. Bailey, Isabella “Izzy” E. Clemmer, Selina K. Carpenter and Kori A. Carpenter, her parents, brother, Alex Bailey, sister, Amber (Brian) Casuccio and their children, boyfriend, John…

Dr. Denis Patrick Herman Rudd, 81, passed away on Monday, December 29th, 2025 at his residence. Dr. Rudd was born on June 30, 1944 in New York, NY to the late John and Eileen (McMahon) Rudd. He fought his first battle with the neighbors down the street. They pulled so many snowball flowers off the bushes they were in trouble for months! Flowers graduated to snowballs every year in winter. He loved New York and the neighborhood. His family moved when he was in high school. First to Vermont where he attended Arlington Memorial High and then to Palm Beach,…

Kenneth R. Newton, 71, of Butler, passed away on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 at his residence. Ken was born on August 30th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Charles and Helen (Lutz) Newton Sr.. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1973, and then joined the United States Air Force on February 14th, 1973 until his honorable discharge on February 11th, 1977. Ken worked for the Ellwood City Forge for many years as a laborer. He enjoyed playing the drums and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Lance) DePaoli of Ellwood City,…

Mr. Alfred “Fred” J. Mazzanti, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at his son Ray’s residence in New Castle. Mr. Mazzanti was born in North Sewickley Township on August 13th, 1933 to the late Peter and Anna (Mingione) Mazzanti.  Fred attended Lincoln High School until he enlisted with the United States Navy on January 15th, 1953. He served with the Navy until his honorable discharge on January 11th, 1957. Following his service he worked at the US Steel mill in Ellwood City and later in Ambridge as a welding inspector retiring with 30 years of service. He…

Mrs. Marion C. Brown, 88, of Ellwood City, passed away early Sunday morning, December 14th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family Mrs. Brown was born on June 5th, 1937 in Beaver Falls to the late William and Annabel (Forney) Weber. She had attended Beaver Falls High School. She was a longtime member of the Homewood United Methodist Church. Marion held different jobs in her younger years, and finished her employment at Alsy Lamp Factory as a shade finisher. Above all, she was the absolute best Mother and Grandma anyone could be blessed with, and she was an amazing homemaker. Mom…

Mrs. Vincenzina “Vinnie” Flag (DeCaria) Minteer, 81, of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at her daughters residence in Texas. Mrs. Minteer was born in Ellwood City on January 20th, 1944 to the late Vincent and Victoria (Garisto) DeCaria. She had graduated from Lincoln High School and is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Over the years, Vinnie had worked in the medical field in several different doctor’s offices and at the former Ellwood City Hospital. Vinnie was a regular in the gym, Air Fitness, providing inspiration to the younger girls. She could be…

Bradley McClean, 50, of Fombell passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Bradley was born on July 11th, 1975 in Ellwood City to J. Bruce and Sherry (Lintz) McClean. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1993, and did his journeyman Tool and Die apprenticeship through VEKA where he had worked since high school. Most recently Brad was the General Manager of the Tool and Die Shop at VEKA. He is a member of the Ellwood City Saxons Club, the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City, and the Unionville…

Christopher DeCaro, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home. He was 53 years old. Born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, he was a Bristol resident for the past 30 years. Chris was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and was a part of the Philadelphia Carpenter’s Union for the last 23 years. He enjoyed woodworking, and was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Alabama football. He is survived by his loving wife, Bernadette (nee Weitzel), his children, Apryl, Christopher, Taylor, and Jacob, and his grandchildren, Dontaè…

At the appointed time of the Father, Mrs. Barbara Prudence Thelma (Reino) Mastropietro, 81, was met by her beloved David to bring her home and lay her into the lap of Jesus, on November 22nd, 2025 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Barbara was born on January 17th, 1944 in Ellwood City, to the late Michael Angelo and Barbara Mae (Vigorito) Reino. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961, from Slippery Rock Teacher’s College now Slippery Rock University with a bachelors degree in teaching and special education in 1965, and from Westminster College in 1969 with a Master’s…

Mr. Andrew G. Tomei Sr., 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Andrew was born on November 23rd, 1938 in New Brighton to the late Adolph “Red” and Barbara (Skupnik) Tomei. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where he was an usher for many years. Andrew was the Ellwood City dog catcher for 18 years, worked for the Ellwood City Borough Street Department for 27 years, and allied auto for 12 years. He enjoyed “old-time” fishing and hunting, mainly…