Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

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Anna C. Amadio, 80

Mrs. Anna C. Amadio, 80, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Amadio was born on June 14, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph A. and Eda Bettoni DeLoia. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954. Anna had worked for the Ellwood City Candy Co. as the book keeper, and presently for Malik Medical services as the receptionist. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had served as a committee member for…


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John DeLoia, 83

Mr. John DeLoia, 83, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 in the Northview Estates. Mr. DeLoia was born on November 30, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph A. and Eda Bettoni DeLoia. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1951 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. John served with the U.S. Army from November 9, 1954 until his discharge on November 8, 1956 at Fort McClellan in Alabama and held the rank of SP 3. He had worked at DeLoia’s Market from 1954 to 1972, and at Clem’s Trailer Sales for…


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Alexis Vetica, 48

Alexis Vetica, 48, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in her residence. Alexis was born on February 5, 1968 in Ellwood City to Raymond Vetica, Sr. and the late Emily M. Vetica. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1986 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Alexis had worked at the Dairy Queen in Cranberry Twp. for several years as a manager. She is survived by her father, her companion, Chris Bruening, her daughters, Chelsey and Mariah Vetica, her brother Raymond Vetica, Jr. all of Ellwood City, and her sister Monica Scruggs…


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Betty Lou Sapp, 87

Mrs. Betty Lou Sapp, 87, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in the Golden Hills Nursing Home. Mrs. Sapp was born on June 30, 1929 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Earl and Elsie Compston Markley. She had worked at Airway Luggage, Morini’s Market in Koppel, and Sims Bowling Alley. Betty had also belonged to the Valley Baptist Church. She is a former member of the V.F.W., Saxons Club, and American Legion. She enjoyed working puzzles, reading, playing bingo, and gardening. Mrs. Sapp is survived by her daughters, Darlene Wisbith, Donna (Larry) Cole both…


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Susan D. Michels, 62

Susan D. Michels, 62, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Susan was born on July 31, 1954 in New Castle to David L. and Norma Shaffer Michels, Sr.. She is a member of the Laurel High School class of 1972. She had worked for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for 30 years as a customer sales and service trainer. Susan is a member of The World of God Christian Fellowship, and Challenges. She enjoyed going to casinos, crocheting, and doing home improvement projects. She is survived by her mother, Norma…


Luana Lordi, 68

Luana Lordi, 68, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at The Grove of New Wilmington. Luana was born on October 8, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Louis and Elizabeth Clager Lordi, Sr. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1966, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Luana enjoyed listening to all types of music. She is survived by her brother, Louis, (Debbie) Lordi, Jr. of Beaufort, SC, her sister, Dolores (Michael) Kara of Canonsburg, Pa, and her nephews Jay Mariotti and Jeoffrey Lordi. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00…


Betty L. Masotti, 80

Mrs. Betty L. Masotti, 80, of Hermitage passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2014 in the Northview Estates. Mrs. Masotti was born on April 6, 1936 in McDonald, Pa to the late Arthur and Esther Wilson Blair. She had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital as a surgical Nurse for many years. Betty later worked as a manager at Sears Optical in Hermitage for several years. She is affiliated with the Notre Dame Catholic Church in Hermitage. Betty enjoyed playing tennis, cooking, and mainly spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Larry J. Masotti whom she…


Ann Bucci, 86

Mrs. Ann Bucci, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Bucci was born on May 7, 1930 in Edinburg, Pa to the late John and Jennie Minutillo Fusco. She had attended Union High School. Ann is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christin Mothers. She was a wonderful homemaker, a great cook, and enjoyed doing crafts. Mrs. Bucci is survived by her daughters, Carmella (Michael) Delph of Ellwood City, Tonni Ann (William) Mikler of Scottsdale, Az, and Gloria (Randy) Archer of Mesa, AZ, her grandchildren,…


Hazel J. LaRitz, 81

Mrs. Hazel J. LaRitz, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Allegheny General Hospital. Mrs. LaRitz was born on August 11, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Leamond L. and Esther A. LeFever Black. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and the First Church of God in Franklin Twp.. Hazel had worked at the Green and Shears Bakery, Pettibon’s Dairy, Keller’s, and Health City all in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband of 59 years John J.LaRitz whom she married on October 26, 1957, her…


Mr. Edward R. “Eddie” Bookamer, 59

Mr. Edward R. “Eddie” Bookamer, 59, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 in the VNA Hospice. Mr. Bookamer was born on January 22, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Edward V. and Martha N. Rugh Bookamer. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1975. Eddie had worked at Mayer China in Beaver Falls, and most recently at Veka in Fombell for 23 years. He loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and fishing along the Connoquenessing Creek. Eddie is survived by his wife, Cheryl Campbell Bookamer whom he married on June…