Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Lewis J. Valvano, Sr., 89, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence with his family at his bedside. Mr. Valvano was born on January 14, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Antonio “Tony” and Josephine (Reino) Valvano. He had attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. He enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on October 22, 1948 and served with the 3310th Air Force Group, 3310th Installation Squadron performing crash rescue and fire fighting duties with the rank of Private First Class. He re-enlisted with…

Alberta Morrison, 99 of Franklin Twp. passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Grove at Harmony where she has resided for the past 3 years. Alberta was born on October 6, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Merle and Marie (Eiler) Morrison. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1937. She had worked at J.C. Murphy’s in Ellwood City for 35 years as an accountant. She is survived by her brother, Dean “Squeek” Morrison of Ellwood City, her nieces, Terri Morrison Annarumo, Brenda Tinley Ginllorenzo, and Deanna Morrison Schaffer, and her nephews,…

Albert M. Erka, 44, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Albert was born on September 29, 1974 in Ellwood City to Mike and Oranija (Nastevska) Erka. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1992, and graduated from Clarion University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. Most recently he had been working for Arconic in Cranberry Twp.. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and playing golf. He is survived by his parents, his brother, Borche (Lisa) Erka of Hampton Twp., his niece and nephews, Brendan Erka, Arianna Erka, and Matthew…

Mr. Joseph M. Tesone, 72, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Tesone was born on February 16, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late Giuseppe “Joseph” and Concetta “Mae” (Pratt) Tesone. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1964 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Joe also graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Accounting. Joe worked as a journeyman carpenter through the Local 922. He belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the Sons of Italy Lodge 608, and the Ellwood City…

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…