Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Robert D. “Snuffy” Smith, 61, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 in the Allegheny General Hospital. Mr. Smith was born on August 19, 1954 in New Brighton to the late Carl L. and Anna Marie Angeley Smith. He is a member of the New Brighton High School class of 1972. Robert had worked at Teledyne Standard, and for the past 21 years at Anchor Hocking in Monaca as a process auditor. He enjoyed golfing, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Robert is survived by his wife, Loretta Buda Smith whom he married on…

Beverly Ann Sutkowski passed away peacefully on Monday July 4, 2016, surrounded by loving friends and family, at UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 47 years old. Born May 7, 1969, she was the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor Sutkowski of Ellwood City. Ms. Sutkowski was employed as a Pathology Systems Engineer at Orchard Software. A 1987 graduate of Lincoln High School, she went on to study at both Duquesne University and Slippery Rock University. An ardent lover of all animals, she opened her heart and home to many rescued pets. Her kindness and compassion knew no boundaries. She is…

Anthony P. “Tony” Tino, Jr. of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 in the Golden Hill Nursing Home. Tony was born on July 16, 1941 in Ellwood City to the late Anthony P. Tino Sr. and Winifred “Babe” Stoner Tino. He had attended Lincoln High School. Tony served with the U.S. army from Feb. 15, 1966 until his discharge on Jan. 29, 1968 with the Company A 3rd Brigade 6th Infantry Berlin Command. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin), and Sharpshooter Medal. Tony had worked at his family business, Tony’s…

Evelyn E. Chinchi, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Greensburg, Pa. Evelyn was born on June 28, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late John G. and Carmel Conti Rocco. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1951, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Eveleyn had worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co. for several years as a secretary. She enjoyed reading, traveling, knitting, bowling, golfing, and most of all playing with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Steven B. Chinchi whom she married on June…

Gloria Jean “Shine” Rozzi, 78, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 in the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. Gloria was born on March 12, 1938 in Lowellville, Ohio to the late John J. and Eleanor U. Mangine Rozzi. She had attended the St. Anthony’s School in Sewickley, Pa. A gentle soul, Gloria enjoyed playing bingo and watching old western movies. Gloria is survived by her cousins, Robert McNutt of Slippery Rock Twp., Karen (Mark) Dover of Shenango Twp., and Bobby (Cherlyn) McNutt of Ellport. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her cousins, JoAnn…

Paul A. Maochi, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 in his residence. Paul was born on Jan. 24, 1922 in New Galilee to the late Peter and Angeline (Caroni) Maochi. Paul is a member of the Beaver Falls High School class of 1939. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on Jan. 28, 1943 and served with the Medical Corps in Northern Ireland, England and France until his discharge on Dec. 26, 1945 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle…

Ann L. Patrizio, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Ann was born on July 20, 1921 in West Pittsburgh to the late John and Anna Sinkovitch Winter. Ann graduated from New Castle High School with the class of 1939. During World War II, Ann worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill, and later at Shenango Pottery. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Patrizio of Ellwood City, her sister, Kathryn Newton of Ellwood City, and several nieces…

Rita M. Scopellite, 97, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at her home in Huntington Beach, Calif. Rita was born on Feb. 3, 1919 in Pittsburgh to the late Sam and Theresa DelGaudio Botte. She was raised in Koppel, Pa. and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1936. She moved to Ellwood City when she married the love of her life, Anthony Scopellite on Oct. 28, 1939 and they had 42 wonderful years together before he passed away on June 6, 1981. In the end she felt she led a full and happy life having…

Patrick M. Moran, 81, of Fombell passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in his residence. Mr. Moran was born on May 22, 1935 in Franklin Twp. to the late Thomas J. and Anna Catherine Roth Moran. Patrick had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in both Koppel and Beaver Falls for 33 years as a truck driver. He then worked for Ritter Engineering for 10 years in the janitorial department. He retired in 2000. Patrick absolutely enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a great babysitter to his great-grandchildren. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers…

Ronald A. Houk, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. Ron was born on Jan. 17, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Walter “Bud” and Eleanor D. Brewer Houk. He is a member of the Laurel High School class of 1967. On March 8, 1968 Ron enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served until his discharge on Nov. 28, 1969. He had served on the USS Sierra and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Following his service with the Navy, Ron worked at Calgon, which later became Nalco, for 43 years. An outdoorsman, Ron…