Author: Beaver County Radio

Concert 4Cast: Four Pittsburgh area concerts worth seeing this weekend

SCOTT TADY

Embrace the chance to sing along on “American Pie,” with Don McLean himself, Friday at the South Park Amphitheater.

McLean will sing his hits like “Vincent,” “Crying” and of course, the epic “American Pie” in a free concert hosted by the Allegheny County Parks Department.

Erie singer-songwriter Josh Travis starts the music at 7:30 p.m. Food trucks and beer and wine vendors will be on hand.

Concertgoers can bring blankets or chairs.

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The prince of parody, “Weird” Al Yankovic, will bring merriment and laughter to the Pavilion at Star Lake on Saturday.

Yankovic gained fame and acclaim for song spoofs like “My Bologna (to the Knack’s “My Sharona”), “I Love Rocky Road (Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock and Roll”), “Eat It” (Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”) and “Another One Rides The Bus” (Queen’s “Another One Bites The Dust.”

Tickets are $40 to $122. The music begins at 8 p.m. with Puddles Pity Party, the mirth-making musical sad clown with a lovely voice. Google him: You’ll see.

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The Black Keys bring their high-octane, bluesy, funky rock to Stage AE on Sunday.

The outdoor show starts around 7 p.m. with Eddie 9V.

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Amy Grant returns to the Carnegie of Homestead on Thursday, where she delighted fans a few years ago with a show mixing her pop, country and Christian songs plus relatable and heartfelt storytelling.

The six-time Grammy Award winner and 2022 Kennedy Center honoree has released her new album, “The Me That Remains,” her first collection of all-original songs in 13 years. Leaning fully into her strengths as a songwriter, the album finds Grant taking a clear-eyed look at where she stands personally, spiritually, and creatively today.

Tickets cost $64 to $102. The music begins at 7:30 p.m.

Amy Grant has a show Thursday in Munhall. (Photo provided by Rich Engler Productions)

iCare Home Care Services, LLC hiring to help a client in Monaca

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) iCare Home Care Services, LLC is currently hiring to find a caregiver to help out a client in Monaca.

According to a Facebook post from the company yesterday, the ideal candidate is dependable, patient, and passionate about helping others live safely and independently.

The person who is hired for this position will need to show quality care and companionship and both accompany and transport the client to their medical appointments.

The caregiver also needs to assist in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone else that would, you can send the company a private message, but the inquiries have to be serious.

More information about the company can be found on its Facebook page at this website: https://www.facebook.com/icarehomecareservice

Pirates to honor former utility player Josh Harrison, who will retire as a Pirate

(Credit and Caption for Photo: The Pirates’ Josh Harrison is mobbed by Pedro Alvarez and Neil Walker after a win over Houston on May 13, 2012 at PNC Park. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Pirates recently announced that they will honor former utility player Josh Harrison at an upcoming game.

The thirty-nine-year-old Harrison, whose moniker is known as “J-Hay,” will officially retire as a Pirate on August 7th.

He will be celebrated at a pregame ceremony the following night before the Pirates’ August 8th game against the New York Mets at PNC Park at 6:40 p.m.

“J-Hay” will also throw out the first pitch, and the first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Harrison was acquired by the Pirates from a trade with the Chicago Cubs in 2009, and played the first eight seasons of his 13-year MLB career with the Pirates.

He was a two-time MLB All-Star whose breakout season was in 2014.

During that season, he was second in the National League in hitting average with .315, along with earning 13 home runs and 18 steals.

He played five positions while playing with the Pirates (second base, third base, shortstop, left field and right field).

Harrison last played in the majors in 2023 and appeared in 41 games for the Philadelphia Phillies.

PITTSBURGH PAINTS CO. Launches COLORS FOR COURAGE™ Program

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press and Business Wire, Caption for Photo: More than 40 employee volunteers put PITTSBURGH PAINTS™ products and colors to work to transform the Specialty Hospital’s Green Unit.

CRANBERRY TWP, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 28, 2026– The Pittsburgh Paints Company (“Pittsburgh Paints Co.”) today launched the COLORS FOR COURAGE™ program, an employee volunteer-led community engagement program that brightens moments, strengthens futures, and creates colorful spaces in the lives of deserving families when they need it most. The first project was held today at The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh’s Pediatric Specialty Hospital. More than 40 employee volunteers put PITTSBURGH PAINTS ™ products and colors to work to transform the Specialty Hospital’s Green Unit. In addition to the product donation, Pittsburgh Paints Co. provided a financial contribution of $10,000 to support The Children’s Home with its most pressing needs.

Elinor “Ellie” Garcia (1929-2026)

Elinor “Ellie” Garcia, passed away on July 26th, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born on March 13th, 1929.

Elinor was a faithful Christian woman who loved the Lord with all her heart. Her faith guided every aspect of her life, and she found great joy in prayer, reading God’s Word, worship, and serving others. She was a shining example of God’s love, always offering kindness, encouragement, compassion, and a listening ear to those around her.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her greatest treasures were her faith and her family. She loved unconditionally, prayed faithfully, and lived with humility and grace. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and steadfast trust in God left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

She is survived by two sons, John (Linda) Garcia and Robert (Sherry) Garcia, six grandchildren: Reeannon (Joe), Kira, Mary, Matthew (Jess), Matt, & Katelin; as well as her great grandchildren, Dakota, Violet, Ford, and Kassidy, a sister, Eileen, and numerous nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alex Garcia Jr., her grandsons John & Corey, her sister, Naomi, and four brothers: William Jr., Raymond, John, & James.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 31st from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Private Funeral Service and Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, 450 Penn Avenue, Aliquippa, with Rev. Thomas Bonomo presiding over the service.

Janice Michelle Dally Moore (1943-2026)

Janice Michelle Dally Moore, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Conway, on July 25th, 2026. She was born on January 15th, 1943 and was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest A. and Lillian C. Dally, her brother, Ernest Dally Jr. and her beloved husband of 50 years, Eugene C. Moore.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, and is survived by her daughter, Dawn (William) Zassick, her son, Shawn Moore, her grandson, Dylan Smith, her sister, Audrey Truax, her sister-in-law, Birdie Dally, her “adopted” daughter, Patricia (Jimmy) Cook, and her beloved nieces and nephew.

Janice dedicated 40 years of her career to Westinghouse in Beaver, where she worked as a punch press operator. Never one to slow down, she came out of retirement to work as a lunch helper at Conway Elementary School, where she enjoyed being around children, especially her grandson, and staying active in her community. She was a devout Lutheran and was an active member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Economy, where she sang in the choir and served on the church council. She had a deep love for New England and the Maritimes, and made it a family tradition to visit the lighthouses in Maine or Nova Scotia every year. Her strength was never loud: it was the quiet, steady kind that showed up every day, that kept giving even when giving was hard. She was, without question, one of the most generous people her family and friends ever knew, offering her love freely and without condition to everyone lucky enough to know her.

She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, her devotion to her family and her church, and the fifty years of love she shared with her husband, Eugene. Her legacy of quiet strength and boundless generosity will live on in all who loved her. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1st, at 12 noon at New Hope Lutheran Church, 200 2nd Avenue, Freedom.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Alvarez Hahn Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Interment will be Monday, August 3rd at 2 p.m. at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

Ernest (Ernie) Frank Dostalik (1936-2026)

Ernest (Ernie) Frank Dostalik, 90, of Ohioville, passed away on July 26th, 2026, at Beaver Meadows in Brighton Township.

He was born in Beaver Falls on February 28th, 1936, the son of the late Ernest and Agnes Dostalik.

After graduating from Beaver Falls High School, he attended Duquesne University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. While there, he met the love of his life, Evelyn Hornick. They were united in marriage on December 26th, 1959.

He and Evelyn started their life together in Aspinwall. A short time later, they moved to Midland, when he purchased George’s Pharmacy (later renamed Ernie’s Pharmacy). His brother-in-law, Mike Hornick, joined the business in the early 70s and a second location was added in 1980: Porter’s Pharmacy in Moon Township. He loved helping customers and was well-known for his warm greetings, sense of humor and smile. After 47 years serving the Midland and Moon Township communities, he retired when both locations were sold.

In 1968, he and Evelyn built a home on the edge of Evelyn’s parent’s farm and orchard in Ohioville. There, many wonderful memories were made with their children, Ernie Jr, Theresa and Martin.

“PapPar” as his grand/great grandkids fondly called him, was a big kid at heart who could usually be found playing on the floor or out in the backyard. From board games, bedtime stories and time in the pool, to Bocce ball, tractor rides, and early morning trips to Oram’s Donut Shop, Ernie loved spending time with them.

He treasured times traveling with family and friends. Favorites included several trips to Aruba with Evelyn; a Hawaiian family vacation; four trips to Slovakia; an Alaskan cruise; and a trip to the Grand Canyon with friends. He also enjoyed frequent trips to Illinois and Iowa to attend his grand/great-grandchildren’s concerts, recitals, birthday parties and graduations.

He and Evelyn enjoyed cheering for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates and Steelers, as well as the Duquesne Dukes. Ernie was also active in the local Rotary Club and Knights of Columbus, and he served as a 4-H leader for several years.

He is survived by his sisters, Betty Giovanazzi (Homer Glen, Illinois,) and Aggie Mitchell (Roswell, Georgia), his children Theresa Dostalik (Monaca) and Marty (Kari) Dostalik (Urbandale, Iowa), his daughter-in-law, Becky Dostalik (Walnut, Illinois), his grandchildren: Ruth (Isaac) Vohland (Walnut, Illinois), Ben Dostalik (Walnut, Illinois), Adam Dostalik (Indianapolis, Indiana) and Haley Dostalik (Houston, Texas), his great grandchildren, Livia, Audra and Jacob Vohland (Walnut, Illinois) and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Dostalik, and son, Ernie Dostalik Jr.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29th from 3-7 p.m. at Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, who was in charge of his arrangements.

A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 30th at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, St. Frances Cabrini Church, 115 Trinity Drive, Aliquippa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed toward the Marfan Foundation (https://marfan.org/donate/) and Alzheimer’s Association (Alzheimer’s Association ).

The family would like to thank the staff at Hemsley House of McCandless and Beaver Meadows for their loving care and support.

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

Ann Frances Fennych (1928-2026)

Ann Frances Fennych, 98, of Conway, passed away on July 24th, 2026.

She was born on April 3rd, 1928, the daughter of the late Alois and Barbra Kotek Havranek.

Ann was a retired operator with Bell Telephone. She was Catholic by faith and was a member of the former Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church of Conway, where she was a Christian mother.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara and Alfred Kosinski and Jeanne Garuccio, of Conway, three grandchildren, Paul and Kristy Kosinski, of Georgetown, Pennsylvania, Julie Kosinski Wyant, of Lamar, Pennsylvania and Vince and Lisa Garuccio, of Industry and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Christopher Garuccio, and two brothers, John “Whitey” and Rudy Havranek.

Ann’s wish was to be cremated with no service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery. All arrangements have been entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester.

Pirates acquire outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez from the Orioles for cash considerations

(Credit and Caption for Photo: Cleveland Guardians’ Johnathan Rodriguez runs after hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Cleveland. David Fry scored on the play. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Pirates made a trade with the Baltimore Orioles yesterday acquiring  outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez for cash considerations.

Rodríguez was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Thursday and has now been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

The twenty-six-year-old Rodríguez has appeared in 51 games between the Orioles and Guardians in parts of the last three seasons.

Rodríguez played 62 games with Triple-A Norfolk this season and slashed.270/.370/.391, along with earning 14 doubles, four home runs and 22 RBIs.

Pennsylvania borrowers face new student loan repayment hurdles

(Credit and Caption for Photo: <p>According to the Education Data Initiative in Pennsylvania, the average debt is more than $36,000 per borrower. (Adobe Stock)</p>)

(Reported by Danielle Smith, Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania borrowers are among millions nationwide facing federal student loan changes as the cost of living continues to surge. Pennsylvanians hold over 67 billion of the more than 1-point-7 trillion dollars in U-S student loan debt. Tamar Hoffman with Community Legal Services says that under the Department of Education’s new regulations, borrowers who have loans from before July 1st, 2026 keep most of their old repayment options and can also use the new Repayment Assistance Plan. She notes that borrowers with consolidation loans now have fewer choices and must use either the R-A-P or standard tiered plan. She points out many recent changes to the student loan repayment options are a result of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which introduced sweeping federal student loan reforms when it was signed into law in 2025.