Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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…

Mrs. Niccole D. Fotia, 48, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Fotia was born on March 15, 1971, in New Castle to Louis and Bonnie (Duda) Gentsy of New Castle. She is a member of the Shenango High School class of 1989. Niccole loved music, going to the beach, cooking, and her pets. She is survived by her parents, her husband Vince Fotia whom she married on September 25, 2004, her sister, Lisa Kerchel her brothers, Louis (Yolanda) Gentsy and Chris Gentsy all of New Castle, and her…

Mrs. Carol Ritorto, 62, of Ellport passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at the Allegheny General Hospital. Carol was born on May 25, 1956, in Ellwood City to the late Thomas and Nancy (Zduniak) Rugh. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1975, and from the St. Francis School of Nursing in New Castle. She had worked at the St. Francis Hospital until it closed and then at the Jameson Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse. Following her retirement from Jameson, she worked as a home health care nurse for several years. Her greatest…

Mrs. Margaret “Peggy” L. Hamilton, 74, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pa. Mrs. Hamilton was born on September 16, 1944, in Ellwood City to the late Richard W. and Margaret (Brophy) Hudson, Sr. She had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Leeds & Northrup, and the Jameson Memorial Hospital for sixteen years in the x-ray department. She is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the New Castle Boating Association. She enjoyed playing cards, cooking, shopping, and especially spending time with her family and her…