Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Helen E. Rocco, 96, formerly of Shenango Twp. passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Fairview Manor in Fairview, Pa. Mrs. Rocco was born on April 17, 1922 in New Castle to the late Anton and Emma (Kline) Schultz. She had worked for many years at Airway Luggage in West Pittsburgh. While living in Shenango Twp., Helen was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her granddaughters, Bobbie Jo (David) Mahaffey and Billie Jo (David) Ziacik, her 14 great-grandchildren, her sister, Ruth Smelzer of Cleveland, her special…

Mrs. Mary Rugh, 94, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Mrs. Rugh was born on November 12, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late John and Mary (Maier) Neghiu. She had graduated from Lincoln high School with the class of 1941. For many years Mary worked at the Ellwood Glass Company. She was an active member of the St. Elia’s Romanian Orthodox Church, the St. Elia’s Ladies Auxiliary, and the Carol 1 Romanian Aid Society. She enjoyed line dancing and going to Challenges. Mary is survived by her sisters-in-law; Florence “Zina”…

Mr. Ronald D. Lefever, Sr., 74, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mr. Lefever was born on May 31, 1944 in Pittsburgh to the late Ray and Emma (Tritt) Lefever. Ron had worked for the Borough of Ellwood City  street department for over 40 years. he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ron is survived by his daughter, Sandra Lefever,  his son Ronald D. Lefever, Jr. both of Ellwood City, and his sister Wanda Taylor of California. He is also survived by his former wife, Joann (Zigler) Lefever of Ellwood City. He was preceded…

Mrs. Jean Neve, 97, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the St. John Specialty Care. Mrs. Neve was born on December 18, 1920 in Wampum to the late Michael and Antonette (Celetti) Altobello. She had worked for a fireworks company in New Castle, the WPA (Works Progress Administration, and the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She also worked for Mary Kocevar at the Elton Hotel and her catering business. Jene is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed cooking and playing bingo. Mrs. Neve is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet…

Mrs. Norma Szabo, 95, of Ellwood City died peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in the Northview Estates Assisted Living Facility. Born on February 13, 1923 in Ellwood City, Norma was the daughter of Anthony Young (Iacovine) and Loretta (Fusco) Young. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On June 14, 1945, she married Andrew Szabo and that happy marriage lasted 55 years until his death on December 29, 2000. Norma was a warm, engaging and giving person to everyone she met. She was an exceptional cook and baker. Her greatest joy was preparing…

Mr. Roy A. “Mac” Welsh, Jr., 92, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Welsh was born on March 30, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Roy and Alice (Adams) Welsh, Sr..  He enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 20, 1945 and served with the Company E 346th Engineer General Service as a Technician fifth grade until his discharge on January 31, 1947. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Following his service with the army, Roy worked at Calgon in the maintenance department for…

William J. Hufnagel, Jr., 41, of Franklin Twp. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 with his loving wife by his side at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Bill was born on December 29, 1976 in Pittsburgh to William J. and Rose Jones Hufnagel, Sr.. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1995 and was an active member of the high schools DECA program. He later graduated from ITT in Pittsburgh. Bill worked for Armstrong Cable at both the Zelienople and Butler offices as a Network Engineer-Technology and Innovation specialist. He took great pride in his work and…

Betty Lou Izzo “Boo,” 81, of Ellwood City passed peacefully on June 4, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. Betty was born on December 3, 1936 to the late Bernard Leroy Brown and the late Frances Marie Brown. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and in 1980 continued her education at Butler County Community College for Insurance Licensing. She worked as an advertising executive at the WKST-WFEM radio station, as an auto sales manager for Cranberry Lincoln Mercury, and as a District Secretary for Sherwin Williams before retiring. Betty was a member of Park Gate Baptist…

Lois M. Bennett, 79, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp.. Lois was born on October 6, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late Frances and Margaret (Daufen) Smith. She had graduated from the Zelienople High School with the class of 1957. Lois had worked at the Lark Motel for 18 years as a custodian. She is a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. Lois also is a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in New Castle, and enjoyed bowling with the Turner’s Bowling League at Sim’s Bowling Lanes and the…