Articles by Teolis Funeral Home

Mr. Jimmie Bucci, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital following a motorcycle accident that he was involved in. Mr. Bucci was born on September 8, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Carmen and Carmella Buccelli Bucci. He had attended Lincoln High School and the Holy Redeemer Church. Jimmie had worked at the U.S. Steel Ellwood City plant in the mechanical department for 28 years. He also worked at H&H Truck Repair, Westgate Truck Stop, and Dennise Auto & Truck Repair on State Route 351. Jim was an avid Harley…

Mary C. Wiley, 74, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in the Grove at New Wilmington. Mary was born on September 4, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Robert J. and Anne Bradley Yeykal. She had graduated from Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden, and attended Duquesne University. She had worked at the WKST radio station in Ellwood City as a talk show host, the Ellwood City Ledger and the Cranberry Review Journal as a journalist. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing and singing. Mary was also a co-founder and committee member of the Ellwood…

Mrs. Patricia A. Cable-Perkins, 75, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Patricia was born on April 16, 1942 in New Castle to the late Jim W. and Margaret T. Hollschwander Cable. She is a member of the3 Lincoln High School class of 1960, and the Harmony Baptist Church. She had worked at Alloy in New Castle, National Plumbing, and Netco in the accounting and human resources departments. Patty enjoyed bowling and traveling. She is survived by her sister, Cathy (David) Cable-DeHaven of Greer, SC, her brother James (Carole) Cable of…

Mrs. Pauline Christie, 105, formerly of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Katera’s Kove. Mrs. Christie was born on March 30, 1912 in Wampum to the late Frank and Rose Pastin Wilson. She had graduated from the New Castle Business School and the Beaver Falls School of Beauty. Pauline was the owner and operator of Pauline Christie’s Beauty Shop in Ellport for many years. She enjoyed playing the organ and piano to the delight of many people. For many years she was member of the First United Methodist Church. She also was a member and past president of the Eagles…

Mr. Robert L. Clark, 92, formerly of Shenango Twp. passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Countryside Nursing Home in Mercer. Mr. Clark was born on July 6, 1925 in Warriors Mark, Pa to the late Harold F. and Marion F. Maines Clark. He had attended the Warriors Mark High School, and served with the U.S. Navy from October 27, 1943 until February 14, 1946 as a Seaman First Class. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon with 5 Stars, the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Star. Robert had worked at the Shenango High School as a…

Mrs. Juliet (Julie) Marie Ottobre Plavecsky, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 in her residence. She was born on July 8, 1929 to the late Luigi and Catherine Loccisano Ottobre in Ellwood City. Julie was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1947 and was employed at the former Ellwood City Knitting Mill and the former Mattress Plant. Julie was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and was also a member of the church choir where she sang for Sunday mass and for funerals. Julie and her husband Paul were recipients of the…

Mrs. Anna Fresca, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in the Grove at Harmony. Anna was born on December 27, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Ralph and Mary S. Pucci Annarumo. She had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, Anna enjoyed playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carmen Fresca in 1994, and her companion Edward L. “Abe” Cortez, Jr. in 2011. As per Anna’s request there will not be a public visitation or service. Interment…

Mrs. Rosetta Chontos, 87, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD. Mrs. Chontos was born on February 13, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Louise M. Noschese Recce. Rosetta graduated from  Lincoln High School with the class of 1948. She had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital for many years as a nurses aide. She is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Holy Redeemer Parish, along with the Corona D’Italia. She enjoyed cake decorating, cooking, reading and…

Mr. Harry C. Boots, Jr., 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2017 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls. Mr. Boots was born in Ellwood City on July 17, 1937 to the late Harry and Rosalie Boots. He was a self employed eighteen wheeler. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for several local companies. Harry also enjoyed farming, growing vegetables and flowers. He especially enjoyed cooking the fresh vegetables as well as fresh turkey and sausage. Harry was a member of the Son of Italy, the VFW, the Hungarian Club,…

Mr. George A. Veres, 80, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Mr. Veres was born on May 12, 1937 to the late Denes and Margaret Falcsik Veres. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1956, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. George served with the U.S. Army, partially in Korea, from 1956 until his discharge in 1960 with the 1St Cavalry Division. He then had worked for the Ellwood City Ledger for 46 years as a printer having retired in 2005. George is also a member of the Hungarian Club,…