Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. William “Bill” L. Atkinson Jr. of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a 3-year illness. William was born in New Castle on July 10, 1943 to the late William L. and Margaret (Hinkle) Atkinson Sr.. Bill graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and earned an Associate Degree from the Beaver County Community College. He was employed by the former B&W Steel Mill in the cold draw department, and later by the Ellwood City Area School District as a custodian. Throughout his life he was…

Deblin E. Stoops, 50, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at Family Hospice in Lawrenceville. Deblin was born in Butler on September 4th, 1973 to Aaron Stoops of North Sewickley Twp. and the late Elizabeth (Parks) Rudy. She had worked as a Certified Nurses Aid at various healthcare facilities in the area. She is survived by her father and step-mother Aaron and Ellie (Lee) Stoops of North Sewickley Twp., step-father Gary Rudy of McDonald, Ohio, daughters Hope Stoops of Ellwood City and Savannah McClain of Pittsburgh, sons Austin McClain, Nigel McClain, and Marshall McClain all of Ellwood…

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” S. Carsele, 78, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at the Grove in Harmony. Mrs. Carsele was born in McKeesport to the late Bernard L. and Edna G. (Dombeck) Kuben on April 8th, 1945. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She had worked for the Ellwood City Forge since 1963 at first as a receptionist and later in the quality control department as a certification clerk until she retired in 2015. Kathy also was the Ellwood City Area Local Registrar…

Ms. Rose L. Parisi, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Rose was born on October 18th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Armando and Lena (Vitullo) Parisi. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972. Rose worked at Leeds & Northrop/Heraus as a production supervisor, and later as a manager at Mundo’s Auto & Cycle Detail & Sales Inc.. Rose enjoyed baking, and most of all, spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughters, Amanda and…

David A. Raisley, 56, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. David was born in New Brighton on July 30th, 1967 to the late William J. Raisley Jr. and his beloved mother Janet L. (Rexroad) Raisley. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1986. Dave enjoyed watching football, old movies and radio shows, and WWE wrestling especially the Undertaker. He is survived by his sisters Karen (Derek) Blatchford of Ellwood City, Sherry (Wade) Barto of Knox, Pa, and Paula Raisley of Pittsburgh, his…

Mrs. Marian Gib, 100, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at her residence. Marian was born on February 25th, 1923 in Aliquippa, Pa. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Vanga) Radut. To live to be 100 was something Marian was very proud of. Marian was married to George Gib Sr. on September 18th, 1949. He preceded her in death on January 19th, 1983. She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, and lifelong member of the St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church in Ellwood City. She will be greatly missed by her…

Mrs. Doris “Granny” Bellian Magill, 102, the matriarch of her family, peacefully passed away to be with her Lord on Monday, January 29th, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on December 20th, 1921 to the late Howard and Flossie (Nye) Wright in Fombell where she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Magill attended Lillyville Church of God. She was an avid Bible reader who loved sharing her faith. A lifelong homemaker, her greatest joy was being with her family and friends and helping and serving others. She was a beautiful lady inside and out…

Mrs. Arlene M. “Pinky” Maielli, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Maielli was born in Ellwood City to the late Albert and Mary E. (Onada) Siesing on December 5th, 1936. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954 and has served for many years as an officer and organizer of the class’s annual reunion. Pinky had worked at Fashion Bug at the Franklin Twp. Plaza as a salesperson. She enjoyed painting and crafting of which she designed holiday themed ties, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and ceramics. She had been…