Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Joann M. Hart, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Hart was born on June 9, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Stephen and Cecelia (Schultheis) Uhrin. She along with her husband Michael where the co-owner/operator’s of Caveman Answering Service and Advertising while they lived in Grants Pass, Oregon. She also had worked at both West Penn and Shadyside Hospital’s. Joann was a devoted member of the Holy Redeemer Parish where she served as a Gretter for several years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, flower gardening, and had a great sense of…

Teresa R. Hall, 57, of Perry Twp. passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Teresa was born on August 25, 1961 in Tulsa, OK to the late James and Florence (Jackson) Mize. She was Ordained by the Progressive Universal Life Church. She was a member of Life of Lawrence County, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, and traveling. She is survived by her companion David Burns, and her son Richard Hall of Tennessee. She is also survived by 3 brothers who live in Oklahoma. As per Teresa’s wishes there will not be a public visitation or…

Mrs. Cheryl A. Tribuzio, 62, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Cheryl was born on July 31, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Martha Ann (Havern) Gerard. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1974 and the Trinity Lutheran Church. She had worked at the Passavant Retirement Community for over 30 years as a certified nurses aide, and then for H&R Block in Ellwood City for 17 years as a tax preparer. She is also a member of the Ellwood City…

Ann Craig Ludwig, 82, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, died January 28, 2019, in her Ellwood City home, following a brief period of failing health, surrounded by family who loved her. Her father, Harold Eugene Craig (who died in 1972), and her mother, Charlotte Ann (Holt) Craig (who died in 2006), hailed from families with a deep history in Beaver County, PA. Ann graduated from Aliquippa High School and received a BA from Penn State University. Ann met her future husband, Joseph Manion Ludwig, while attending Penn State University. Joe had a big white Buick convertible with red bench seats. He…

Mr. Frank W. Seman, Jr, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Seman was born on November 20, 1946 in Beaver Falls to the late Frank W. Seman, Sr. and Jenny (Shumack) Seman. He had graduated from the Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1964. Frank was drafted by the U.S. Marines on February 2, 1966 and served until he was discharged on February 22, 1968 with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Frank then worked…

Lena D. Pacella Demeter, 89, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly at the UPMCJameson Health Care Center in New Castle on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Born on October 28,1929, to the late John and Rose Pacella, Lena married Stephen “Pete” Demeter, Jr. on January 5, 1958. He passed away on January 16, 1988. Lena worked for many years at the former Folino Pharmacy in Ellwood City, she was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mother’s Guild. She enjoyed designing intricate embroidery work and creating various arts and crafts. She was also an avid reader….

Mrs. Vilma Bellissimo, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, January 13,2019, surrounded by her family. Vilma was born on May 7, 1929, in Ellwood City, to the late Johan “John” Bizyak and Jerca “Gertrude” Baloh Bizyak. She was married for 58 years to the late Vito Bellissimo, who passed away in September 2011. After Vilma graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947, she worked as a bookkeeper for Joe Summers’ Lawrence Motor Sales (Ford) in Ellwood City. Vilma was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a member of Ladies of Charity….

Mrs. Julia Kotuba, 79, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the Passavant Retirement Community. Mrs. Kotuba was born on June 27, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Metro and Olga (George) Tamelcoff. She had attended Lincoln High School, and was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Ellwood City. She, along with her husband Paul, was the co-owner/operator of Paul’s Market in North Sewickley Twp. from 1963 until it closed. Julia was a fabulous cook, and loved being with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Tina (Fred) Pflugh of North…

Mr. Pasquale S. “Pat” Marinaccio, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his home. Mr. Marinaccio was born in Ellwood City on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1926 to the late Dominic “Luigi” and Angela Rosa Marinaccio. Pat was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City. Pat enlisted with the U.S. Army Air Corp on December 27, 1943. After basic training he was switched to the U.S. Army Infantry, and had to go through a second basic training. He saw active duty in Germany with the 104th Infantry division. He was with the…