Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Ronald A. Fife, 74, of Chewton passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice. Mr. Fife was born on June 12, 1943 in Ross Twp. to the late Ralph and Edna Jane Schindler Fife, Sr.. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on January 3, 1962 and served for three years with the rank of Private. Ron then worked for the Ellwood City Forge for 35 years as a lathe operator. He is a life member of the V.F.W. , and a 15 year member of the Veterans Honor Guard. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr….

George E. Strabel, 53, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. George was born on September 4, 1964 in New Brighton to the late Emery and Bertha Ann Cumberledge Strabel. He had graduated from Center High School with the class of 1982, and later from the New Castle School of Trade where he studied auto mechanics. George had worked for J.B. Boots Pittsburgh Welding Forge, Doren Inc., and the Ellwood City Forge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars. George is survived by his daughters Jordyn Strabel of Ellwood City and…

Christefer J. Curtaccio, 30, passed away at his residence on Argonne Blvd. in Ellwood City, Pa on January 13, 2018. Chris will be dearly missed and is survived by his daughter Cameron Curtaccio, mother and step-father Emily (Don) Morris, father James Curtaccio, sisters Elysia Morris, and Amber (Josh) Haydo, brothers Travis and Nathan, aunt Teri (Edward) Dibuono, aunt Annamaria (Phillip) Elliot, cousins Isaac and Daniel Elliot, Noah DiBuono, and grandmother Vittoria DiBuono. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Itala G. Dibuono. Chris graduated from Lincoln High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, gaming, traveling, spending time with his…

Mr. Guido R. “Bob” Clerici, 93, of New Galilee peacefully went to be reunited with his loving wife and son on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Mr. Clerici was born on November 30, 1924 in New Galilee to the late Anthony and Giacinta Franchi Clerici. Guido is a member of the Beaver Falls High School class of 1942. After high school he was drafted into the Glider Troops and later into the U.S. Army during World War II. He served with the 17th Airborne Division, Company H. 515th Parachute Infantry Regiment  with the rank of Private First Class from April 29, 1943 until his…

Mrs. Virginia Y. LaCava, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at The Grove in Harmony. Mrs. LaCava was born on September 22, 1926 in Wampum to the late Keith and Martha Boone Hazen, Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1944, and the Providence Baptist Church. Virginia had worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City during World War II, the Ellwood City News Stand, and Straws Bakery. For many years she volunteered with the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary, the Golden Agers, and served as a Girl Scout…

Mr. Robert E. Mohrbacher, 91,  formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the Cumberland Crossing at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Mr. Mohrbacher was born on December 15, 1926 in Marion Twp. to the late Frederick and Anna Borman Mohrbacher.  He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1944. Robert enlisted with the U.S. Navy on January 3, 1945 and served as an Apprentice Seaman until his discharge on November 22, 1946. He was awarded the Word War II Victory Medal and the American Area Campaign Ribbon. Following his service with the Navy, Robert…

Mrs. Norma Michels, 88, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mrs. Michels was born on November 7, 1929 in New Castle to the late Roy K. and Florence Jones Shaffer. She had graduated from Princeton High School with the class of 1948. Norma worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for Farmer Supply in New Castle, and later at New Castle Auto Parts. She is a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, and a member of Challenges. Mrs. Michels is survived by her daughters Ann (Steve) Zemko, Branda (Dan)…

Mrs. Virginia Y. LaCava, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at The Grove in Harmony. Mrs. LaCava was born on September 22, 1926 in Wampum to the late Keith and Martha Boone Hazen, Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1944, and the Providence Baptist Church. Virginia had worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City during World War II, the Ellwood City News Stand, and Straws Bakery. For many years she volunteered with the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary, the Golden Agers, and served as a Girl Scout…

Mrs. LuAnn Houk, 61, of Lake Arthur Estates in Portersville passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. LuAnn was born on March 28, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late James R. and Anna Mae Graff Piper. She had graduated from Seneca Valley High School with the class of 1974, and from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Health Care Administration. She had worked as a CNA at the Passavant Retirement Community and at the Sunrise Nursing Home in Cranberry Twp. as a medical technician. She is a member of the Word…