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American 250 Countdown Playlist

In case you missed it or wanted to take a second look, here is the Beaver County Radio American 250 Countdown playlist that aired on July 3rd and 4th! The songs featured in this countdown of 250 songs by American artists were chosen by Curtis Walsh, Scott Tady, and Frank Sparks.

HEY JOE (LIVE) – HONKY TONK HEROES
RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM – TOM PETTY
GLORY DAYS – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
BAD TO THE BONE – GEORGE THORGOOD
YOU MAY BE RIGHT – BILLY JOEL
SOMEBODY TO LOVE – JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
MY SONGS KNOW WHAT YOU DID IN THE DARK – FALL OUT BOY
WHEN I COME AROUND – GREEN DAY
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME – CHEAP TRICK
YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME – BON JOVI
FREE RIDE – EDGAR WINTER GROUP
ALL THE SMALL THINGS – BLINK-182
LA GRANGE – ZZ TOP
SAY IT AINT SO – WEEZER
KEEP ON LOVING YOU – REO SPEEDWAGON
TRUCKIN – GRATEFUL DEAD
ENTER SANDMAN – METALLICA
SMOKIN IN THE BOYS ROOM – BROWNSVILLE STATION
I WONT BACK DOWN – TOM PETTY
SEVEN NATION ARMY – THE WHITE STRIPES
PAPA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG- JAMES BROWN
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN – SANTANA
THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA- THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
CRAZY – PATSY CLINE
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES – JOHNNY CASH
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL – CARS
MADE IN AMERICA – TOBY KEITH
MAGIC MAN – HEART
SUMMER BREEZE – SEALS & CROFTS
COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER – LORETTA LYNN
FORTUNATE SON – CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
ALL-AMERICAN GIRL – CARRIE UNDERWOOD
WHERE IS MY MIND – PIXIES
NAME – GOO GOO DOLLS
DANCING IN THE STREET – MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS
DESPERADO – THE EAGLES
SIMPLE MAN – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
HOLD THE LINE – TOTO
FANCY – REBA MCINTYRE
BURNING LOVE – ELVIS PRESLEY
STAND BY YOUR MAN – TAMMY WYNETTE
IN BLOOM – NIRVANA
BULLETT WITH BUTTERFLY – SMASHING PUMPKINS
DRIVE – ALAN JACKSON
R.O.C.K. IN THE U.S.A. – JOHN MELLENCAMP
PEACE OF MIND – BOSTON
WILD THING – THE TROGGS
FLY LIKE AN EAGLE – STEVE MILLER BAND
WHAT’S MY AGE AGAIN – BLINK 182
HEART OF GLASS – BLONDIE
BRANDY (YOU’RE A FINE GIRL) – LOOKING GLASS
SHOULD’VE BEEN A COWBOY – TOBY KEITH
IN THE END – LINKIN PARK
HEAD LIKE A HOLE – NINE INCH NAILS
LIVING IN AMERICA – JAMES BROWN
RESPECT – ARETHA FRANKLIN
FOOLING YOURSELF (THE ANGRY YOUNG MAN) – STYX
JEALOUS AGAIN – BLACK CROWES
IF YOU’RE GONNA PLAY IN TEXAS – ALABAMA
MONY MONY – TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS
WHAT’S THE FREQUENCY KENNETH – R.E.M.
FIRE AND RAIN – JAMES TAYLOR
MAN IN THE BOX – ALICE IN CHAINS
KING OF THE ROAD – ROGER MILLER
BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOOGIE – BROOKS & DUNN
WHIPPING POST – THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
HEY JEALOUSY – GIN BLOSSOMS
POSITIVELY 4TH STREET – BOB DYLAN
SUGAR MAGNOLIA – GRATEFUL DEAD
NEVER BEEN ANY REASON – HEAD EAST
DON’T FEAR THE REAPER – BLUE OYSTER CULT
I ALONE – LIVE
ROLAND THE HEADLESS THOMPSON GUNNER – WARREN ZEVON
TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN – STEVE MILLER BAND
LIGHTS – JOURNEY
BAT OUT OF HELL – MEAT LOAF
OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL – BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
DOCK OF THE BAY – OTIS REDDING
GREEN ONIONS – BOOKER T. & THE MG’S
SUPERSTITION – STEVIE WONDER
AN AMERICAN SOLDIER – TOBY KEITH
THE GAMBLER – KENNY ROGERS
ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY – GREAT WHITE
LIGHT MY FIRE – THE DOORS
BLITZKREIG POP – RAMONES
DUST ON THE BOTTLE – DAVID LEE MURPHY
MR. BRIGHTSIDE – KILLERS
NOTHING BUT A GOOD TIME – POISON
SWEET EMOTION – AEROSMITH
BAD REPUTATION – JOAN JETT
DETROIT ROCK CITY – KISS
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE – GUNS N’ ROSES
SHARP DRESSED MAN – ZZ TOP
BANG ON THE DRUM – TODD RUNDGREN
BAD MEDICINE – BON JOVI
INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN – TOM PETTY
THE GRAND ILLUSION – STYX
TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS – JOHN DENVER
SMALL TOWN – JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP
BUDDY HOLLY – WEEZER
LOSER – BECK
CARRY ON WAYWARD SON – KANSAS
ME & BOBBY MCGEE – JANIS JOPLIN
MAN ON THE MOON – R.E.M.
SHE TALKS TO ANGELS – BLACK CROWES
REELING IN THE YEARS – STEELY DAN
UNDER THE BRIDGE – RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE – TALKING HEADS
HOLD ON LOOSELY – .38 SPECIAL
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU – THE ROMANTICS
CRASH INTO ME – DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
GOODBYE EARL – DIXIE CHICKS
RUN-AROUND – BLUES TRAVELER
CAT SCRATCH FEVER – TED NUGENT
MISERLOU – DICK DALE & THE DEL-TONES
WHAT I GOT – SUBLIME
HARPER VALLEY PTA – JEANNIE C. RILEY
THE SOUND OF SILENCE – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
ROCK AND ROLL BAND – BOSTON
CAUGHT UP IN YOU – .38 SPECIAL
GIMME SOME WATER – EDDIE MONEY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY – JOE WALSH
WHITE RABBIT – JEFFERSON AIRPLANE
9 TO 5 – DOLLY PARTON
JEREMY – PEARL JAM
MY CITY WAS GONE – PRETENDERS
CALIFORNIA GIRLS – DAVID LEE ROTH
STRAY CAT STRUT – STRAY CATS
LITTLE BLACK SUBMARINES – THE BLACK KEYS
THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OL DIXIE DOWN – JOAN BAEZ
FRANKENSTEIN – EDGAR WINTER GROUP
I AM THE HIGHWAY – AUDIOSLAVE
JIM DANDY – BLACK OAK ARKANSAS
TURN TURN TURN – THE BYRDS
ONE LAST BREATH – CREED
SANTA MONICA – EVERCLEAR
LEARN TO FLY – FOO FIGHTERS
ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU – HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH
CULT OF PERSONALITY – LIVING COLOUR
THE IMPRESSION THAT I GET – THE MIGHTY MIGHTY BOSSTONES
867-5309 JENNY – TOMMY TUTONE
TAKE ME DOWN – THE PRETTY RECKLESS
AFRICA – TOTO
DROPS OF JUPITER – TRAIN
HANDLE WITH CARE – TRAVELING WILBURYS
HAPPY TOGETHER – THE TURTLES
SWEET JANE – VELVET UNDERGROUND
LOW RIDER – WAR
MY GIRL – THE TEMPTATIONS
HOUND DOG – ELVIS PRESLEY
SLITHER – VELVET REVOLVER
THAT DON’T IMPRESS ME MUCH – SHANIA TWAIN
YOU’RE SO VAIN – CARLY SIMON
STONE IN LOVE – JOURNEY
BALLAD OF CURTIS LOEW – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
FOREVER AND EVER, AMEN – RANDY TRAVIS
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT – PAT BENATAR
COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE -DR HOOK
THAT’LL BE THE DAY – BUDDY HOLLY
SPIRIT IN THE SKY – NORMAN GREENBAUM
LIFES BEEN GOOD – JOE WALSH
AINT TALKIN BOUT LOVE – VAN HALEN
AMERICAN KIDS – KENNY CHESNEY
SIGNS – TESLA
ROUND AND ROUND – RATT
ROOSTER – ALICE IN CHAINS
ROCK & ROLL HOOCHIE COO – RICK DERRINGER
INTERSTATE LOVE SONG – STONE TEMPLE PILOTS
AFTERNOON DELIGHT – STARLAND VOCAL BAND
WE’RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT – TWISTED SISTER
ACHY BREAKY HEART – BILLY RAY CYRUS
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER – MOTELS
MY SACRIFICE – CREED
TWO PRINCES – SPIN DOCTORS
YOU GOT IT – ROY ORBISON
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE – JERRY LEE LEWIS
I CANT HELP MYSELF – THE FOUR TOPS
BREAK ON THROUGH – THE DOORS
YOU CANT HURRY LOVE – THE SUPREMES
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS – ARLO GUTHRIE
I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL – JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL – RAY CHARLES
JOHNNY B. GOODE – CHUCK BERRY
AMERICAN HONEY – LADY ANTEBELLUM
THE STROKE – BILLY SQUIER
LOUIE LOUIE – THE KINGSMEN
HEARTBREAKER – PAT BENATAR
MARGARITAVILLE – JIMMY BUFFETT
RICH GIRL – HALL & OATES
SEMI CHARMED LIFE – THIRD EYE BLIND
HONKY TONK BADONKADONK – TRACE ADKINS
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM – KENNY ROGERS WITH DOLLY PARTON
MAGIC CARPET RIDE – STEPPENWOLF
OTHERSIDE – RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
ESCAPE (THE PINA COLADA SONG) – RUPERT HOLMES
HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY – GEORGE JONES
LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYIN – TIM MCGRAW
BAD MOON RISING – CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
SILENT LUCIDITY – QUEENSRŸCHE
EYE OF THE TIGER – SURVIVOR
I’LL BE THERE – THE JACKSON 5
1979 – SMASHING PUMPKINS
MY SHARONA – THE KNACK
PRIDE & JOY – STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT – BEASTIE BOYS
DRIVE – CARS
DUST IN THE WIND – KANSAS
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC – WILD CHERRY
MRS. ROBINSON – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
SWEET CHILD O’ MINE – GUNS N’ ROSES
MR. JONES – COUNTING CROWS
YMCA – THE VILLAGE PEOPLE
IRIS – GOO GOO DOLLS
ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT – KISS
ANY WAY YOU WANT IT – JOURNEY
WE’RE AN AMERICAN BAND – GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
RENEGADE – STYX
JKAMERICAN IDIOT – GREEN DAY
MORE THAN A FEELING – BOSTON
HOME SWEET HOME – MOTLEY CRUE
WHEN WILL I BE LOVED – LINDA RONSTADT
LITTLE RED CORVETTE – PRINCE
PIANO MAN – BILLY JOEL
BEFORE HE CHEATS – CARRIE UNDERWOOD
TOUCH OF GREY – GRATEFUL DEAD
EVERY ROSE HAS IT’S THORN – POISON
GOD BLESS THE USA – LEE GREENWOOD
KRYPTONITE – 3 DOORS DOWN
SANTERIA – SUBLIME
NIGHT MOVES – BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND
TAKE IT EASY – EAGLES
PROUD MARY – CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
JACK & DIANE – JOHN MELLENCAMP
ICE CREAM MAN – VAN HALEN
BORN IN THE U.S.A. – BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
AMERICAN WOMAN – LENNY KRAVITZ
COURTESY OF THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE – TOBY KEITH
RAMBLIN MAN – THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND
LIVIN ON A PRAYER – BON JOVI
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN – JOURNEY
TOP 10:
10. SWEET HOME ALABAMA – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
9. PINK HOUSES – JOHN MELLENCAMP
8. IN AMERICA – THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
7. SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT – NIRVANA
6. PURPLE HAZE – JIMI HENDRIX
5. DREAM ON – AEROSMITH
4. HEARTBREAK HOTEL – ELVIS PRESLEY
3. AMERICAN PIE – DON MCLEAN
2. FREE BIRD – LYNYRD SKYNYRD
1. AMERICAN GIRL – TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS

Critical Shortage: Type O Blood Supply Dips to Two-Year Low

(File Photo of the Vitalant Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is facing a critical shortage of type O blood and is urging all donors, especially those with type O blood, to make an appointment now. The type O blood supply has decreased and recently dropped to a two-year low since May, and donation appointments in Western Pennsylvania need to be filled up to boost the supply of blood between now and the end of July. According to a release from Vitalant, here is more information about how to donate blood:

How to Help

Most people are eligible to donate blood, and it only takes an hour to make a lifesaving difference. Blood donors of all types, especially those with type O, and platelet donors, are urged to make an appointment at one of Vitalant’s eight air-conditioned donation centers in the Pittsburgh area or community-hosted blood drives by visiting vitalant.org (click here), downloading and using the Vitalant app, or calling 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

As a special thank you to all who answer the call during this critical time, all donors who show up to donate with Vitalant by July 11th can receive their choice of T-shirt while supplies last, and those who schedule an appointment using promo code JULYGIFT-2026-V (click here to find out more) will receive a $20 gift card in Vitalant Donor Rewards*. Plus, starting July 9 through August 8, all Vitalant donors will automatically be entered to win a car (find out more by clicking here)** (valued up to $30,000).

Bucknell University Strength Coach Charged in Connection to Death of Freshman Football Recruit who Died after Being Hazed in Practice

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of criminal charges in Harrisburg regarding the 2024 death of a Bucknell University student who collapsed during a hazing incident on campus and died two days later.

Calvin “CJ” Dickey, Jr., of Florida, was on campus on July 10th, 2024, for the first day of his freshman football practice when he was directed to do extensive calisthenics that put him in risk of death due to his Sickle Cell trait.

Mark Kulbis, who was Bucknell University’s strength and conditioning coach at the time, subjected Dickey to the hazing, even after he was made aware of Dickey’s medical condition and received training from the university on Sickle Cell trait and state law and NCAA standards regarding hazing.

Sunday’s office charged Kulbis today with felony aggravated hazing and misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and hazing.

Kulbis surrendered late this morning and was arraigned on the charges. His bail was set at an unsecured $10,000.

The investigation shows that prior to the first-day practice on July 10th, 2024, Kulbis subjected Dickey, and other players, to 100 “up-downs” and several full-body plank drills. which are both considered extraneous calisthenic exercises. This was done in spite of training and direction from other coaches that such exercises were not appropriate or safe for use as part of training.

Dickey, who was recruited to play lineman positions, was visibly struggling with the exercises and Kulbis, who was the only coach in the training room, did not summon help until Dickey passed out.

Dickey was treated at an area hospital, but died on July 12th, 2024. An autopsy determined that his death was caused by Kulbis subjecting Dickey to the exercises in combination with Dickey’s Sickle Cell trait, body weight, and exertional rhabdomyolysis.

The Pennsylvania Legislature made the aggravated hazing charge law in response to the hazing death of Penn State University student Tim Piazza in 2017.

AAA: Motorists Continue to See Relief at the Pump

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are nine cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $4.14 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Gas prices were the lowest they’ve been in several weeks as millions of drivers traveled for this year’s long Independence Day weekend. The national average is at $3.79 for a gallon of regular gas, which is down 40 cents from a month ago, and even though that number is higher than last year, this is a relief from this past spring, which was when the national average peaked at $4.56 on May 21. Crude oil prices have also fallen to their lowest levels in months, dropping to the range of $65 per barrel. The report states that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $4.44. According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various areas:

$3.922      Altoona
$4.444      Beaver
$4.201      Bradford
$4.009      Brookville
$4.300      Butler
$4.030      Clarion
$4.011      DuBois
$3.841      Erie
$3.926      Greensburg
$4.161      Indiana
$3.892      Jeannette
$4.395      Kittanning
$4.157      Latrobe
$4.130      Meadville
$4.073      Mercer
$4.285      New Castle
$4.380      New Kensington
$4.349      Oil City
$4.421      Pittsburgh
$3.475      Sharon
$4.530      Uniontown
$3.959      Warren
$4.329      Washington

Route 168 Improvement Work Underway in Beaver County

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: PennDOT, PSP, PTC, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that roadway improvement work is underway on Route 168 (Centennial Avenue, Elmwood Boulevard, Second Street, Market Street, Ohioville Road) in South Beaver and Darlington townships and Darlington, New Galilee, and Big Beaver boroughs.

From 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. each day through early November, single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 168 between the Lawrence County line and Route 51. Flaggers will assist drivers through work zones as needed and weekend work is also permissible.

This group paving project worth $3.93 million has Lindy Paving as its prime contractor. Improvement work includes base repairs, curb replacement, milling and paving and other various construction related activities.

Route 551 Improvement Work Underway in Beaver County

(File Photo: Caption for Photo: PennDOT, PSP, PTC, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Darlington Township, PA) PennDOT District 11 announced that roadway improvement work is underway on Route 551 (Hollow Road) in Darlington Township.

From 7 A.M. to 5 A.M. each day through early November, single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Route 551 between the Lawrence County line and Fifth Street. Flaggers will assist drivers through work zones as needed and weekend work is also permissible.

This group paving project worth $3.93 million has Lindy Paving as its prime contractor.  Improvement work includes base repairs, curb replacement, milling and paving and other various construction related activities.

Samuel “Sam” J. Bechtel (1943-2026)

Samuel “Sam” J. Bechtel, 83, formerly of Beaver, passed away on June 29th, 2026.

He was born in Rochester on March 24th, 1943, the son of the late Joseph and Laura Poole Bechtel. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Brian Kemme, of Blue Ash, Ohio, his grandson, Owen Kemme, of Blue Ash, Ohio, his former wife, Christine Bechtel of Blue Ash, Ohio, his sister, Kathy Noll, of Vanport, his brother and sister-in-law, Kurt and Debbie Bechtel, of Maryland, as well as his nieces and nephews.

Samuel was a 1961 graduate of Beaver Area High School. After attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he started his career as a Journalist at the Indiana Gazette. In February of 1971, he joined the Beaver County Times where he worked for 13 years as both a reporter and the sports department editor. He was the first Beaver County sports reporter to regularly cover the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also covered the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 1971 World Series, Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl X. In 2022, he was inducted into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his work at the Times. He later worked from 1984 through 1992 at the Pittsburgh Press as deputy sports editor and then returned to the Indiana Gazette until he retired in 2004 ending a 37-year career. He retired to live in Cape Coral, Florida. After spending nearly 10 years in Florida, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to be closer to his daughter and grandson.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9th from 11 a.m. until the time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m. at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Inurnment to follow in the Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Charles Leroy “Buddy” Wooley (1951-2026)

Charles Leroy “Buddy” Wooley, 75, of Brighton Township, formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 4th, 2026, in Heritage Valley Beaver.

He was born in New Brighton on January 9th, 1951, the son of the late Charles Robert and Anna E. Giles Wooley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and her husband, Bonnie and Danny Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy J. Bradow Wooley, two daughters and sons in law, Michelle and Dr. Joseph Kelly and Amber and Leonard Skidmore, six grandchildren, whom he could not have loved and cherished more. His life revolved around his grandkids and his love for them and special moments with them is and will be everlasting, from his early morning phone calls with Mason to evening conversations with Lex and Kam. They are: Mason Miller, Alexa Skidmore, Kamryn Kelly and Anthony Miller; as well as two great-grandchildren, Jerry Cunningham and Jensen Skidmore, two nieces and their spouses, Staci Delp and her husband, Dominic and their children, Ashlee and Alexis Delp and Kristi Nelson and her husband, Dr. Aaron Nelson, one nephew, Pastor Brad Moore and his wife, Kara, a sister in law and her husband, Marilyn and Duane Moore, and a former son in law, Keith Miller and his wife, Erica.

Charles was a former machinist for the former St. Joe Lead Company, a former Nuclear Security Manager at Shippingport, a member of Chippewa United Methodist Church and a Veteran of The United States Army where he received the “National Defense Service Medal” and also accelerated in sharpshooting and cooking. Buddy was also passionate about two more things, his family and The Pittsburgh Steelers !! He loved both fiercely which would be on display every Sunday for family, The Pittsburgh Steelers and food!

Friends will be received Tuesday, July 7th, from 3-6 p.m., in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will be conducted at 6:15 p.m. by Pastor Brad Moore.

In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made to the Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Burial will take place at The Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 11587 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, at a later date. Full Military Honors will be provided by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #862.

Helen Gause (1928-2026)

Helen Gause, 98, of Ambridge, a beloved wife, mom, and grandma, passed away on July 4th, 2026. She was born on January 15th, 1928, and was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine Soltis Sokolowsky, her loving husband, Peter Gause Sr., two brothers, John and Harry Sokolowsky, and three sisters Anne Essek, Katie Boyt, and Mary Sokolowsky.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine (Roger) Miller, two sons, Peter (Ausra) Gause III, and Gregory Gause, her two gifted grandchildren, Aaron and Elaina Miller, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen was known for her cheerful and pleasant demeanor and had a spicy side that endeared her to all who knew her. Her life was a testament to faith and trust in God, guiding her through every challenge. She will be remembered as a completely selfless and very generous person who brought immense joy to everyone around her. Her laughter, smiles, and jokes were a constant source of cheer. She was blessed with the strength of Christ by her side through every challenge. She was also very loved by a very special niece who supported her throughout the years as well as many loving family members, special caregivers, and most of all her children and two grandchildren. Her life was defined by her sweetness, kindness, and selflessness. Her guiding principle was BELIEF and following God’s will. She worked hard throughout her life, especially as a mom and grandma, as well as at Westinghouse in Beaver and other jobs to help support her family. She was an active member of the Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church and choir in Ambridge in her younger years where her grandchildren continued to grow in faith as members of the youth group. Her legacy of love, laughter, strength and faith will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of her family and friends.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 7th from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a prayer service will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at 10 A.M. followed by a church service at 10:30 A.M. in the Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge, with Father Michael Polosky officiating.

In Lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to the Saints Peter and Paul Youth Group 404 6th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003 or to Veterans First.

John A. Morrow, Sr. (1938-2026)

John A. Morrow, Sr., 88, formerly of Raccoon Township, and most recently of Brighton Township, passed away on July 2nd, 2026, at St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows.
He was born on February 8th, 1938, the son of the late Lee and Helen Morrow.

John was a 1957 graduate of Hopewell High School, where he played varsity football and earned the nickname “Mouse.” He also played youth baseball for the Raccoon Boys Club.
He retired after 40 years with St. Joe Lead, later known as ZCA and Horsehead Industries. During those years, he enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing softball with his co-workers and friends. For many years, he organized annual golf trips to South Carolina with friends. After retirement, he worked as a starter at Blackhawk Golf Course. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in New Castle. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and trips “south” to the casino. He was a long-time baseball coach for the Raccoon Boys Club and helped develop the Raccoon Township Municipal Park, where he spent countless hours maintaining the baseball fields and cutting the grass. He rarely missed an opportunity to watch his grandson, “Nate” Angelo, play baseball for Central Valley, the Diamond Dawgs, and the Pittsburgh Fusion, often traveling out of state to attend games. He also enjoyed spending time with his faithful canine companions, Dixie and Chloe, and his dogs, Roxy, Macie, and Quesi.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved son, John A. “Kip” Morrow, Jr., M.D., his sister-in-law, Diane Van Leeuwen and his parents-in-law, Mike and Olga Briscoe. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Matilda “Tillie” Morrow, his devoted daughters, Melissa “Missy” (Brian) Angelo and Michelle “Tink” Morrow, his grandson, Nathan “Nate” Angelo, his sisters, Sue (Robert) Shemer, Nancy Lombard, and Grace Steele, his brother-in-law, Kent Van Leeuwen and many nieces and nephews from the Van Leeuwen, Shemer, Lombard, and Steele/Vogan families.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 8th, from 5:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:30 p.m. at the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Aliquippa, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements. Rev. Collene Carney of Monacrest Free Methodist Church will officiate, assisted by Chaplain Kelli Connolly of St. Barnabas.
Private interment will take place at John Anderson Cemetery in Raccoon Township.
The family would like to thank the nursing and hospice staff at St. Barnabas Beaver Meadows for their loving, compassionate care and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.