Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Ronald L. Stuck, 71, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Heritage Valley Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. Ronald was born on January 31, 1945 in Rochester to the late Leroy and Margie Mace Stuck. He is a member of the Beaver High School class of 1963. Ron also had attended Indiana State University for one year. He was the owner and operator of Stuck’s Water Conditioning for 23 years, and later worked as an advisor at group homes for life management in Beaver Falls for 7 years. He…

Mrs. Shirley E. Gearhart, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August, 8, 2016 in the Evergreen Nursing Center. Mrs. Gearhart was born on May 15, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Floyd and Mary Kathryn Antherson Smith, Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953, and the Christ Presbyterian Church. Shirley had worked at Loccisano’s Golden Dawn as a baker for 42 years. She enjoyed baking, but mostly spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Gearhart is survived by her daughters, Suellen (John) Dillon of Bridgeville, and Sally (Tim) Brandt of Ellwood City,…

Leonard L. Wolfe, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Leonard was born on April 1, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Frank F. and Nancy Russo Wolfe, Sr. Leonard enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp. in October of 1943 and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II with the rank of Sargent until his discharge in November of 1947. He reenlisted in 1950, during the Korean War, and served at Camp LeJune, NC where he trained new troops and held the rank of Staff Sargent. Leonard had…

Florence E. Bingle, 79, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Florence was born on Aug. 9, 1936 in Wurtemburg to the late William and Dorothy Dibell Bubb. Florence had worked at the Riverside High School in the cafeteria for 35 years as a cook. She enjoyed camping at her families camp in Kennerdell and traveling with her husband on his motorcycle. She is survived by her husband, Donald G. Bingle whom she married on Nov. 29, 1952, her daughter, Cathy (Ron) Huet of Lucinda, Pa., her son Donald (Carol) Bingle of Franklin,…

Robert M. Buzzelli, 73, of Perry Twp. passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 in the Butler Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born on Aug. 30, 1942 in New Castle to the late Domenik and Louise Capone Buzzelli. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960 Bob enlisted with the U.S. Army on March 12, 1964 and served with the Company A 20th Engineering Battalion until his discharge on March 3, 1966. He was awarded the Sharpshooter Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the Army, Bob worked at the…

Cheryl A. “Sherri” Craven Hampton, 55, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 in her residence. Cheryl was born on May 4, 1961 in Ellwood City to Robert G. and Carolyne D. Boy Craven of Perry Twp. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1979. She had worked at the former McDowell’s Hotel in Ellwood City as a waitress for six years. Since 2003 Cheryl has worked at Costco in Cranberry Twp., first as a cashier and most recently as a greeter. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all spending time with…

Josephine Lucille Eonta, of Ellwood City, died July 27, 2016. She was 90. She was born in Ambridge, Pa., on Sept. 16, 1925, just after her twin sister, Mary, the youngest of seven, Gerardo, Laura, Antoniette, Alfonso, Frank, and Mary: to parents who’d not been in America long. She was educated by the nuns of St. Veronica School and carried their lessons and stories with her the rest of her life. She was a product of her family, her heritage and her church–and she bore each as a matter of pride and identity. She told their stories–with all the flair…

Carmen J. DeGennaro, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. DeGennaro was born on July 11, 1922 in Italy to the late Stefano and Assunta Napolitano DeGennaro. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1942 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Carmen enlisted with the U.S. Army on January 8, 1943 and served with the Company M 14th Infantry Regiment 71st Division until his discharge on Oct. 31, 1945. He was in the battles of the Rhineland, Ardannes, and Central Europe, and…

Veronica B. Corwin, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 in the Manor Care Health Services in Monroeville. Mrs. Corwin was born on April 15, 1947 to the late Thomas V. and Mary Pearl Charon Corcoran. She had been an active member and volunteer with the former St. Agatha Catholic Church, and presently with the Holy Redeemer Parish. Veronica volunteered with the church Bazaar, and taught Bible School and CCD classes. She also enjoyed sewing and painting. Mrs. Corwin is survived by her husband, Thaddeus Corwin, her daughters, Letitia (Craig) Kunkel of Monroeville, Yvonne Corwin of…