Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Shirley J. Aubel, 82, of Perry Twp. passed away on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 in the Jameson Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born on July 28, 1933 in Forestville, Pa. to the late Joseph and Mary Demarsh Thomas. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1951 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. A homemaker, Shirley enjoyed cooking, baking, being with her grandchildren and taking care of all her kids. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Joe) Ketterer of Wampum, her two sons, Jim Aubel of Perry Twp. and Thomas (Lisa) Aubel of Chippewa Twp.,…

Mary B. Verdecchia, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mary was born on June 7, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Charles A. and Rose Marie Lasso Carone. She had worked for 30 years at Johnny’s Pizza Shop as a cook. Following her retirement, Mary served as a member of the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary for 20 years. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She also is a member of the Golden Agers, and she enjoyed reading and baking. Mary…

Patsy J. Vendetti, 65, of Ellwood City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. He was born in Ellwood City to the late John Venditti and Rose Venditti of Ellwood City. He was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a life long bodybuilder and fitness enthusiast, avid boxing fan and enjoyed fishing at Rock Point. Patsy was known for his wonderful sense of humor and his selfless love for others. His most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren….

Joan M. Straw, 78, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 in her residence. Joan was born on Jan. 16, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late Toney J. and Marie Kohl Straw. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1955. Joan also graduated from Penn State University, Beaver Campus, where she earned her Real Estate Certification. She had worked for the Humphrey, Humphrey, & Sewell agency as a legal secretary for several years. She later worked as a Real Estate Agent along side her father at the Toney J. Straw Real…

Tamey L. Zak, 60, of Fombell passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 in her residence. Tamey was born on March 18, 1955 in Canonsburg to Gordon and Marlene Wade Baumgardner. She was a member of the Riverside High School class of 1973, and was Catholic by faith. Tamey enjoyed arts and crafts, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Tamey is survived by her husband, Robert S. Zak whom she married on Dec. 29, 1972, her two sons, Chad Zak and his fiance Dr. Sara Mendoza of Colombia, South America, and Robert (Millicent) Zak of Franklin…

Joseph G. Mesko, 66, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 in Allegheny General Hospital. Joe was born on Dec. 3, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Steve and Rose Irene Markus Mesko. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1967. He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic. Joe then worked as a owner/operator Truck Driver for over forty years. He is also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Joe is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Ryan) Dick of Parker, Pa, his son,…

Lucy Rutter, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 in the Northview Estates. Rutter was born on July 18, 1925 in Ellwood City to the late Alfredo and Mary Lordo Mazzant. Lucy is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1943. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing cards and most of all spending time with her family. Rutter is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy D. (Beverly)Rutter, Jr. of Ellport, and Howard L. (Lynn) Rutter of Rochester Twp., her five grandchildren, David (Jill) Rutter, Leann (Derrick) Lucarelli, Kristin (Keith) Jeffers, Kelly (Dennise) Rupp,…

Raymond M. Gibson, Sr., 85, of Fombell passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 in the Butler VNA Hospice House. Gibson was born on May 27, 1930 in Pittsburgh to the late Clyde B. and Margaret Tranter Gibson. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on Sept. 11, 1948 and served with the Company D 10th Engineering Corp until his discharge on Dec. 23, 1949 with the rank of Private First Class. Ray worked as a First Class Millwright for Johns Manville Co. in Zelienople for 30 years, and he retired in 1992. Ray is Protestant by faith, and enjoyed hunting,…

Margaret Scala, 84, died on Jan. 1, 2016 at home in the care of her loving daughter Donnalee and her sister Eleanor. Margaret was born on Nov. 11, 1931 in Newark, N.J. to Genevieve and Gennaro Leone. She resided in San Francisco, Calif. and West Orange, N.J. before settling in Beaver Falls. She worked in the law firm of Samuel J. Foosaner in Newark, N.J., the Babcock and Wilcox Steel Co. in Koppel and the AAA office in Rochester where she served as Editor of the Beaver/Lawrence County AAA Motorist Magazine. She was a kind and very generous person with…

Alice L. Biego, 68, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in her residence. Alice was born on Oct. 5, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late William J. and Ruth P. Baley Cole. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1965. Alice had worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co. as a secretary, Wolverine Plastics as a machine operator, and presently with the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. She enjoyed collecting historical memorabilia. She is survived by her son William Biego of Ellwood City, her brother, Loren (Donna) Cole of Perry…