Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Mary G. Tirlia, 89, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday at the Avanti Senior Living in Shenandoah, Texas. Mrs. Tirlia was born on April 6, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late George and Orania Mazni Dan. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1946 and attended Geneva College. Mary was a member of the St. Elia’s Romanian Orthodox Church while living in Ellwood City. She was the co-owner and operator of “Dan’s Place” along with her sister Helen and her brother John for many years. Mary truly loved and enjoyed her grandchildren. She…

Miss Mary E. Tributzio, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, October, 4, 2017 in the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. Mary was born on March 27, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late Seratino and Josephine DiLeonardo Tribuzio. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Mary was know for always having a wonderful smile. She is survived by her sister Angeline C. “Lena” Forletta of Florida, and her nieces and nephews Pamela Pogozelec, Paulette Pogozelec, John Forletta, Albert Forletta, and Sherina Tiberia, and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her…

Mr. Ronald H. Raisley, Sr., 79, of Wampum passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 in his residence. Mr. Raisley was born on July 2, 1938 in Beaver Falls to the late Robert and Lucille Davis Raisley. He is a member of the Wampum High School class of 1956.For most of Ron’s life, he worked as a truck driver for various trucking companies in the area. Most recently he worked as a drive for Allegheny Leather Care in Ellwood City. An outdoorsman, Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife Betty J. Rossi Raisley whom he married…

Kathryn E. Mazzanti, 58, of Ellport passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 in the UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital. Mrs. Mazzanti was born on September 28, 1958 in Ellwood City to Jerome and Judy Pfeil Cowan. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976, and from the Community College of Beaver County with a degree in Nursing. Kathy worked as an LPN at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center or 38 years. She was an active member of the Victory Family Church in Cranberry Twp.. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and most of all her grandchildren. Kathy…

Kirk A. “Zeke” Zikeli, 61, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 in the Allegheny General Hospital. Kirk was born on March 16, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Karl R. and Doris H. Gillespie Zikeli. He had graduated from the Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1974, and from EMT Training School. Zeke worked  for Buccelli’s Service Station, Pete’s Flower Shop, Ellwood Ambulance Service, Ellwood BP Station, Harry’s Service Station, and then became the owner and operator of Zikeli Auto Repair. He was one of the first EMT’s and a well known auto mechanic in the Ellwood City…

Mrs. Sarah Costa, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Costa was born on December 8, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Anthony and Christina Toma Casuccio. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1946. Sarah also graduated from the New Castle Beauty School, and attended classes at West Minister College, Slippery Rock College, and the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a cosmetology teacher at the New Castle Beauty School and the Lawrence County Vo-Tech for many years. She also is a member of the Dayspring Harvest…

Mr. Douglas E. Cosgrove, 67, of Park Gate passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Mr. Cosgrove was born on April 23, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gale and Lola Riezer Cosgrove. He graduated from the Big Rapids High School, and the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD in 1972. Doug then served with the U.S. Navy with the rank of Lieutenant for 5 years and was awarded the National defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Combat Action Ribbon, Expert Pistol Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Following his service with the Navy, Doug worked…

Mrs. Cynthia A. Pritts, 60, of Fombell passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Cindy was born on January 14, 1957 in Pittsburgh to the late Carl and Elizabeth M. Tonecha Zilka. She is a member of the Seneca Valley High School class of 1975. Cindy had worked at Eat N Park as a supervisor for many years. From 1996 until 2004 she and her husband Dave where the owners and operators of the First Street Dinner in Ellwood City. She then worked as the head cook at King’s restaurant in Cranberry Twp. She was a member…

Mrs. Karen S. Ottaviani, 60, of Jamestown, Pa passed away at her residence on Monday, August 21, 2017. Mrs. Ottaviani was born on April 8, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Richard Wright and Bertha Evans Wright of Franklin Twp.. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1975. Karen also graduated from the Beaver County Community College with a degree in accounting. A homemaker she enjoyed fishing, working puzzles, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother Bertha Wright, her daughters Anna (Matt) Peffer of Portersville, and Jamie (Bill) Kunz of…

Mr. Albert D. Ierullo, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. Albert was born on November 11, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Mildred Fera Ierullo. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Albert served with the U.S. Army from February 28, 1951 with the 78th quartermaster base depot company until his discharge on February 12, 1953 and held the rank of Private First Class. He worked for many years at the U.S. Steel tube mill in Ellwood City and later…