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The Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
was established in 1956 by Samuel Teolis, who is the only local funeral
director that is the original founder / owner of any local funeral home in
our area. Samuel Teolis was born 9-25-1925 in Princeton, Pa. A World War
II veteran, Samuel Teolis graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of
Mortuary Science in 1950. He worked for various funeral homes until 1955
when he decided to start his own business. The first family served by Mr.
Teolis was in December of 1955. Mr. Teolis, also had worked for many
years as a barber in the Ellwood city area.
Through the years the funeral home has undergone many changes structurally. Each expansion made to the building have been made to better serve our
families. We now have over 3000 square feet of space, which include 3
reposing rooms, handicapped accessible ramp and restroom ,
a street level office and casket selection room.
In 1991 Mr. Teolis was joined in business by his son , Samuel A. Teolis,
born 05/09/1968, a graduate of Lincoln High School 1986, the University of
Pittsburgh in 1990 , and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in
1991. Samuel Teolis now serves as the supervisor of the Samuel Teolis
Funeral Home Inc. and his son serves as the Funeral Director. Both are
committed to serving the community of Ellwood City and the surrounding
areas with the utmost dignity and respect. Also, both men are very
community oriented by actively belonging to several civic organizations
each. And, both are Notary Publics to help better serve our clients in
their time of need.
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