Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Paul M. Kotuby, 59, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Twp. Paul was born on October 26, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late Paul Kotuba and Julia Tamelcoff Kotuba of North Sewickley Twp.. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1976. Paul learned the butcher trade from his father Paul at their family owned grocery store. He worked as a meat cutter for many years at Paul’s Market, Milk House Meat’s both in North Sewickley Twp.,  Giant Eagle in Seven Fields, and…

Mrs. Nancy N. Rugh, 84, of Shenango Twp. passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Rugh was born on August 18, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Vincent and Sophie Blaskowitz Zduniak. Nancy had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting mill as a seamstress, Eppinger’s Restaurant as a cook, and Mine Safety in Wampum. She is survived by her daughter Carol (Frank) Ritorto of Ellport, her sons John (Kathy) Rugh of Perry Twp. and Tom (Kim) Rugh of West Sunbury, her grandchildren Ashley Rugh, Courtney Rugh, Michael Ritorto, Frank Ritorto, Gabriel Rugh, Thomas Rugh, and Bailey…

Mr. Walter Freson, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his residence. Walt was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 16, 1927 to Frank J. and Jeanne E. Freson. He moved here in 1939 and has lived and worked here since. He was married to the former Betty Jean Smith on June 7, 1948 and together they had two sons Mark David and Joel Allen. Walt was very proud of his country and served with the U.S. Marines in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Walt’s greatest love and pride came from his wife and…

William E. Balin III, 2 months, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2017. William was born on September 15, 2017 at the Beaver Valley Medical Center to William E. Balin, Jr. and Jessica Knechtel. He is survived by his parents, his sisters Lydia Edwards of Beaver Falls, Elizabeth Jerome of Ellwood City, and Willow Balin of Ellwood City, his brother Michael Edwards of Beaver Falls, his maternal grandparents Lori and Mark Abels of Franklin Twp., and his paternal grandparents William E. Balin of Ellwood City and Jennifer Matheny of Fombell. Family and friends will be received on…

Mike Zelic, 50 of Perry Twp. passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Mike was born on July 5, 1967 in Ellwood City to Dann Zelic and Mary Jane Zelic Viccari. Mike graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1985. Mike, along with his parents, operated Mike’s Bait Shop in Perry Twp. while he was growing up. Following high school Mike moved to Florida and worked for Chem-Lawn for five years. After moving back to the Ellwood City area, Mike worked at the BMC Steel Mill in Butler in the shipping and receiving…

Donald C. Edinger II, 47, of Edinburg, Pa passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in the UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Don was born on September 29, 1970 in Ellwood City to Donald and Janet Stanton Edinger . He graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1989 and the New Castle School of Trade where he studied HVAC. He had worked briefly at Central Air in New Castle, then American Industries  and Donahue Rail Cars as a welder. He also had worked as a Fireman with Station 81 in Sheakleyville, Pa, and as a EMT with Life Force in Greenville. An outdoorsman,…

Mrs. Dolores “Dolly ” Reda Sansalone, 84, formerly of Ellwood City and Villa Maria, PA passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Heritage in Findlay, Ohio. Mrs. Sansdalone was born on June 15, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Louis and Elizabeth Frisk Reda. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Dolly had worked at the National Plumbing and Fixtures Company in Ellwood City, the Brickyard in Eastvalle, and the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls as a clerk. For many years she taught CCD for St. James Catholic Church…

Mr. Guy P. “Nootch” DeFonde, 95, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Butler Veterans Administration Hospital. Mr. DeFonde was born on May 30, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Angelo and Mary Innocent DeFonde, Sr.. He had enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 31, 1942 and served with the 1st Base Air Depot 39th supply section with the rank of corporal  until his discharge on February 5, 1946.  He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.  Following…

Mrs. Rose Sberna, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her daughters residence. Mrs. Sberna was born on April 17, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Lucy Frisk Segretti. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947 and from the Garfield Business School in Beaver Falls. Rose had worked at the Eastvalle Clay Products for 4 years as a bookkeeper. She later worked for the Ellwood City Area School District in the Business and Superintendents Office as a secretary for 23 years. She retired in 1996. Rose is…