Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Esther{Kitty}Bell formerly of Ellwood City and Rhodes Estates in New Castle, went to be with her heavenly Lord, on Thursday, May 23, 2019 surrounded by family at Autumn Grove Manor in Harrisville, PA. She was born in Ellwood City on March 5, 1925 to the late Dominick and Josephine Riccio Pisani. She was married to Edward Bell, who preceded her in death in January, 1984. She is survived by a son, Robert Bell and a daughter and son-in-law, Janetta and Jeffrey Houk of Butler, her two grandchildren Jacqualyn Tedeski and Justin and Caitlin Houk and three great grandchildren, Charlotte Tedeski,Connor,…

Since the passing of Patricia A. Santillo (Toth) on May 26th, 2019, the world feels the loss of her sweetness. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born on January 13th, 1937 to the late John and Helen (Remack) Toth . She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Emmett, and their beloved daughter Elizabeth, better known as “Lizzy.” She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry and Elmer Toth, and sisters, Dorothy and Rose Mesko, Helen Scott, and Edna Munzinger….

Mrs. Nellie A. Mazzant, 88, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Mazzant was born on November 23, 1930 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Sheridan Wilcox. She had worked at the Tomcik Bakery in Beaver Falls as a professional cake decorator, and later at Little Fellas in Ellport as a seamstress. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Nellie enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, gardening, and most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Mazzant of Pittsburgh and Connie (Steve)…

Timothy W. Burns, 72, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford. Mr. Burns was born on June 24, 1946, in New Castle to the late James and Pauline (Sizer) Burns. He had graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1964 and attended both Slippery Rock College and Penn State University. Tim had worked as a welder, farmer, truck driver, and most recently at YDC in New Castle as a security officer. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fly fishing, hiking, hunting, bird watching, and reading. He is survived by his…

Mrs. Zita (Cupac) Pesano, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Pesano was born on October 26, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late John J. and Teressa (Sebecic) Cupac. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, and the Lincoln High School class of 1940. She had worked as a waitress at Mike Isabella’s restaurant in New Castle, and Pee Wee’s Hot Dog Shop in Ellwood City. Zita also worked at Beverly’s Antique Shop in Ellwood City as a clerk. She enjoyed assisting with weddings at the Holy Redeemer Church,…

Christina R. Santillo, 95, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2019, at the home of her son in Valencia following a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. She was born in Chewton on November 4, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (D’Andrea) Maietta. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. Santillo, who died January 24, 1989. They were married August 1, 1942. A loving and compassionate Wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Christina will be remembered most…

Mrs. Irene F. McCrumb (Brangers), 83 went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home in Fombell. Mrs. McCrumb was born in Louisville KY to the late James Basil and Marcella (Olliges) Brangers. Mrs. McCrumb worked for the telephone company as a telephone operator. She met the love of her life, Chester Carlton McCrumb II, who precedes her in death, at a USO dance when he was stationed at Fort Knox, KY. They were married on Derby Day May 7, 1955. Mrs. McCrumb was a talented artist and seamstress. She loved quilting, knitting, crocheting, gardening…

Mrs. Ellen Lorraine Altsman, 94, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Mrs. Altsman was born on October 19, 1924 in Beaver Falls to the late Martin and Beatrice (Watson) Jennings. Ellen had graduated from the Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1942. She attended the Lillyville Church of God in Franklin Twp.. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed camping, painting, needlework, and had a great love for her family, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren . She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Jim) Shumaker of Cranberry Twp., and…