Obituaries

A true Ellwoodian and American Patriot, Mr. Samuel Teolis, 95, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25th, 2021 at the Northview Estates surrounded by his family. Mr. Teolis was born on a farm in Shenango Twp. to the late Domenic and Flora (Innocent) Teolis. He is a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. Sam enlisted with the U.S., Army on November 20th, 1944 and served with the 101st Infantry Replacement Company in the 3rd Army and received a bronze star for the battle of Central Europe. He then reenlisted with the Army for…

Geraldine H. Lutz, 57, of Perry Township passed away on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp.. Geraldine was born on January 17th, 1964 at the Landstuhl Military Base in Germany to the late Gerald H. and Hazel J. Aikman. She had graduated from Union High School with the class of 1982. She had worked at Loccisano’s Grocery Store in the hot foods department, and most recently for First Student as a school bus driver in the Riverside School District. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Geraldine enjoyed shopping, going to Starbucks,…

Mrs. Marilyn A. Frost, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Mrs. Frost was born in Washington, Pa to the late Alex and Ethel Bungard on March 13, 1953. She had graduated from the Trinity High School in Washington, Pa. For a brief time she worked at the McGuire Memorial Home in New Brighton. She then joined her husband with his business, Samco Services, where they sold and serviced dental equipment. Marilyn is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers, and was a…

Bertha J. Smith, 84, of Fombell, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born in Fombell on April 17, 1937, Bertha was the daughter of the late Leroy and Frances Steffler Smith.  She enjoyed painting, coloring, making latch hook crafts and going for walks. Bertha is survived by her sisters, Nellie “Eleanor” Shaffer and Linda Matheny, both of Fombell, and several nieces and nephews, including William “Bill” Matheny, Karen Matheny, Jake Matheny, Billy Matheny and Beth Matheny. In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by a sister, Birdella “Birdie” Smith and two brothers, David…

Shannon Wimer Hunston, 43, entered God’s Kingdom on Thursday, November 11, 2021, after a courageous two-year battle with colorectal cancer. Shannon was 43 and was surrounded by her loving family when she passed. Shannon was born to Phil and Lori Wimer on October 13, 1978, in Ellwood City, PA. When Shannon was younger, her favorite activities were singing and musical theater. She went to Ellwood City Schools and Beaver County Christian School. She attended Mount Union College and graduated with a degree in English Education. After graduating, she and her husband moved to Florida and pursued careers. In college, she…

Mr. Louis V. Nocera Jr., “Tata”, 88, formerly of Koppel, passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2021 at Northview Estates. Tata was born on December 8th, 1932 in New Castle, to the late Luigi and Virginia (Rossano) Nocera Sr.. He graduated from New Castle High School and from the New Castle Business College. Tata joined the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in 1950, while serving at Fort Benning in Georgia he attended the Army School of Mechanics and became a driving instructor for other soldiers. He was discharged in 1952 with the rank of Private First Class, and received…

Carol B. Kirkham Cutich, 86, of Fombell, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at The Grove at Harmony. Born in Ellwood City on September 26, 1935, Carol was the daughter of the late John & Frances Kwolek Kirkham. She worked at Leeds & Northrup in Ellport and later retired from Heraeus in Ellwood City. Carol enjoyed reading, watching old movies, shopping and doing yardwork. She also enjoyed taking walks and frequently went to McConnell’s Mill State Park and Hereford Manor Lake. Holidays were big events for Carol. She loved hosting large gatherings for every single holiday, including her birthday….