Barbara J. Stiles, 78 – Ellwood City, PA news

Barbara J. Stiles, 78 – Ellwood City, PA news

Barbara J. Stiles, 78, of Franklin Township, passed away on October 7th, 2026 at the Allegheny Health Network Beaver Hospital. Barbara was born on November 13th, 1947, in Ellwood City to the late Stephen “Steve” and Helen (Slecka) Rabosky. She graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1965, and also from a local college with a degree in business. Barbara worked as a manager both at Ivex packaging corporation in Grove City for over 30 years, as well ay the Weisz’s Hazel Manor in Ellwood City. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, Riverside Lion’s Club, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels for many years. Barbara was a friendly person who enjoyed antiquing, golfing, taking trips to mountaineer and sitting by a camp fire with close friends and family. Known to many as “Aunt Barb”, she is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Weisz of Ellport, brother-in-law, Paul Leisie of Franklin Township, her beloved dog, Chewy, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Helen (John) McLaughlan, and Irene Leisie, and brother-in-law, Joe Weisz. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 from 4 p.m. until the time of blessing service at 6 p.m. at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. Inurnment will take place at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Barb’s name can be made out to the Riverside Lion’s Club.