Author: Beaver County Radio

Elizabeth Fedorko (1925-2026)

Elizabeth Fedorko, 100, a lifelong resident of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2026. She was born on May 29th, 1925, a daughter of the late Elizabeth Slivka and Paul Ondovcsik, Sr. In 1949, she married Frank Fedorko, who worked as a plaster man in the local area. They were married for 53 years until his death in 2002. Together, they raised six children. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Paul Ondovcsik, Ann Groshardt, and Mary Kristof and son-in-law, John Edmondson. She is survived by her six children: Nancy Edmondson of Wexford, Raymond of Ambridge, Mary Margaret of Cazenovia, New York, Thomas (Tiffany) of Center Township, David (Mary Nishimoto) of Goleta, California and retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel James Fedorko (Motrja) of Rutherford, New Jersey; as well as thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many dear friends.

Elizabeth was an active parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge. She was especially involved in making pierogi, not only at her own parish but at other churches in Ambridge as well. She was a woman of deep faith who advocated the spiritual benefits of Holy Water and had a strong devotion to St. Jude and St. Padre Pio, to whom she credited miracles in her life both large and small. She faithfully participated in the annual pilgrimage to Mt. Saint Macrina in Uniontown starting in childhood and throughout her long life. She will be missed for her easy laughter and sense of humor, and for the warmth and outsized generosity that she offered to everyone she met. She was a graduate of Ambridge High School’s class of 1944 and continued her studies at the Pittsburgh School of Cosmetology.  For many decades, she worked as a devoted caregiver to both the young and elderly for several area families, eventually earning status as honorary family member by many.

Family and friends will gather on Thursday, January 29th 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 prayers will be offered on Friday, January 30th at 11:30 A.M. followed by a church service at 12 Noon, in Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge. Interment will follow in the Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, 404 Sixth Street, Ambridge.

Contributions in Elizabeth’s memory can be made to the Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York.  Donations can be made securely through their website at tischms.org/donate. If preferred, checks can be made payable to Tisch MSRCNY (include her name in the memo line) and sent to: Development Department, Tisch MS Research Center of New York, 521 W. 57th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elizabeth Fedorko, please visit our floral store.

Jerome F. “Hank” Doyle (1931-2026)

Jerome F. “Hank” Doyle, 94, of Industry, passed away on January 23rd, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. During his final week, he was surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.

He was born in Industry on August 21st, 1931, a son of the late Charles J. and Catherine Grace (Webster) Doyle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Marie, his son, Sean Gerard, his brothers, Charles (Jimmy), John (Jack), and Donald, his sisters, Elizabeth (Betty Ann) and Mary Pat and his son‑in‑law, Kevin Mike Croud. He is survived by his beloved and cherished wife, Dianne E. (Howitt) Doyle, his son, Michael (Lynn) Doyle, his daughters, Colleen Doyle‑Croud and Donna (John) Newell, his grandchildren: Chad (Arnell) Doyle, Nathan Croud, Morgan Newell, Michael Doyle Jr., and Logan Newell; as well as his great‑grandchildren, Paisley and Caleb Doyle.

Jerome was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a tank driver where he drove a tank up the Audubon from Austria to Germany during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked for many years at Crucible Steel Mill until his retirement, later continuing part-time work at St. Christine’s Church, where he managed maintenance and groundskeeping. He was deeply involved in his community. He was a member of the American Legion, an usher and council member at St. Christine’s Parish, a volunteer fireman with the Industry Fire Department, and a current member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church. He had many passions that brought color and joy to his life. He loved listening to or watching his Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers, and Penguins. He was a wonderful cook and he had a legendary love for cookies and milkshakes. He was also a gifted handyman who helped all of his children with remodeling projects through the years, always happy to lend a hand or teach a skill. He was also the most devoted Papa, treasuring every moment spent with his grandchildren and great‑grandchildren. For the past 30 years, he and his wife shared a deep love of travel, exploring countless destinations together and creating cherished memories along the way. His warmth, generosity, steady presence, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, January 27th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jerome’s name to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Saints Peter and Paul Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver PA 15009.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jerome F. “Hank” Doyle, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Lee R. Zeh (1935-2026)

Lee R. Zeh, 90, formerly of Enon Valley, passed away on January 22nd, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Enon Valley on August 8th, 1935, a son of the late Fred and Margaret Zeh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Zeh, his son, Jeffrey Zeh and his brothers, William, Richard and Delmar Zeh. He is survived by his children, Sharon Zeh and Amy (Shawn) Mineard, his daughter-in-law, Brenda Zeh, his grandchildren: Rachel Zeh, Jason (Stephanie) Zeh, Megan (Matt Rupert) DeSellem, Aaron and Andrew Mineard; as well as his great grandchildren: Aubrey Brophy, Larry Rupert, and Alexander, Lena, Cole Zeh. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a blessing service will be held on Friday, January 30th, at 11 a.m. Lee’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Carl Sestito and the staff of Pinnacle hospice for their care and compassion.

Elizabeth Louise (Crespo) Wilks (1941-2026)

Elizabeth Louise (Crespo) Wilks, 85, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on January 23rd, 2026 at Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls.

All services for Elizabeth were private. The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, was honored to care for Elizabeth and her family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of her arrangements.

Snow Watch Cancellations and Delays for Monday, January 26th, 2026

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January 26th, 2026

                         School or Organization       Cancellation or Delay  ( If blank no cancellation or delay reported)
  Adelphoi Education/Beaver (Rochester)        
  Aliquippa Area School District                All district operations and remote learning closed Monday
  Ambridge Area School District Remote Instruction and No Transportation Monday Morning, All Activities Cancelled
  Avonworth School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Monday
  Baden Academy Charter Closed Monday Morning
  Beaver Area School District            Closed Monday, All Activities and Athletics Cancelled (Board Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom)
  Beaver County Courthouse Closed, Along with All Beaver County Buildings)
  Beaver County Head Start Closed Monday
  Beaver County Rehabilitation Center Closed Monday
  Big Beaver Falls Area School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Monday, All After School Activities Cancelled
  Beaver County CTC           Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday
  Beaver County Transit Authority          All Services Cancelled Monday
  Beaver Valley Montessori School Closed Monday
  Blackhawk Area School District            Remote Learning Day Monday, All After School Activities Cancelled
  Blackhawk Meals on Wheels       Closed Monday
  Butler County Community College (All Locations, Including Cranberry Township) Closed Monday
  CCBC            Closed Monday
  CCBC Aviation Sciences Center            Closed Monday
  Center at the Mall (Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca)      Opening at 12 noon on Monday
  Central Valley School District            Closed Monday, All After School Activities Cancelled
  Christ Angelican Church (New Brighton)   Closed Monday
  Cornell School District Remote Learning Day Monday, All After School Activities and Athletics cancelled
  Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church (Cranberry Township) Closed Monday, All Activities Cancelled
  Divine Grace Parish (Cranberry, All Locations) All Masses Canceled; All Meetings Canceled; Parish Offices Closed
  Education Center at Watson (Sewickley) Closed Monday
  Ellwood City Area School District Closed Monday, (In-Service Day)
  Ellwood City Area Public Library Closed Monday
  Evangel Heights Child Care (Beaver) Closed Monday
  Families Matter Food Pantry Closed Monday
  Footprints in the Sand Daycare (Aliquippa) Closed Monday
  Freedom Area School District Flexible Instruction Day Monday, All Activities and Athletics Cancelled
  H.A.P. Community Outings (Aliquippa) Closed Monday Morning
  Head Start of Beaver County – Aliquippa Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County -Ambridge Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 7th Ave. Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Beaver Falls 6th Ave. Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Central Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Blackhawk Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – CCBC Closed Monday
  Head Start/ Early Head Start of Beaver County Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Rochester Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Southside Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton Middle School Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – New Brighton High School Closed Monday
  Head Start of Beaver County – Riverside Closed Monday
  Heart Prints Center for Early Education (Cranberry Township) Closed Monday
  Hope Academy- Conway
  Hopewell School District Remote Learning Day Monday, All After School Activities Cancelled
 Kiddie Korner (Beaver) Closed Monday
 Life Family Pre-School
 Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Closed Monday, Flexible Instruction Day
  Mc Guire Memorial EOC Closed Monday Morning    
  Mc Guire Memorial School Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday
  Midland Borough school District Closed Monday Morning
  Montour Area School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Monday Morning
  Monaca Senior Center Closed Monday Morning, All Activities Cancelled
  Monaca VFD #1 Closed Monday, Bingo Cancelled
  Moon Area School District Remote Instruction, No Transportation Monday
  Mother’s Morning Out/Noah’s Ark Preschool/Sewickley Closed Monday
  Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (Pre-school (Moon Twp.) Closed Monday
  New Brighton Area School District Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday
  New Horizons (Beaver) Closed Monday
  North Catholic School District Closed Flexible Instruction Day Monday Morning
  Our Lady of Fatima/ Hopewell Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School (Coraopolis) Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday
  PA Career Link (Beaver County) Closed Monday
  Penn State Beaver (Monaca) Closed Monday, Closed until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, (1/27/26)
  Provident Charter School West (Baden) Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday Morning
  Quaker Valley School District Closed Monday Morning
  Riverside Beaver County Area School District Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday Morning
  Rochester Area School District Closed Monday, All Activities Cancelled
  Robert Morris University (Moon Township) Classes Canceled & Administrative Offices Closed Monday
  Seneca Valley Area School District Closed Monday
  Sewickley Academy Closed Monday Morning
  Slippery Rock Area School District Closed Monday Morning
  Slippery Rock University Activate Remote Protocol Monday Morning
  St. Andrews Day School (Moon Township) Closed Monday
  St. James-Sewickley Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday Morning
  St. Monica Catholic Academy Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday
  St. Killian’s Catholic School (Cranberry) Closed, Flexible Instruction Day Monday Morning
  St. Peter & Paul School/Beaver Closed Monday
  St. Stephens Lutheran Academy/Zelienople Closed Monday Morning
  South Side Area School District Closed Monday, No Evening Activities Monday Evening
  Sto Rox Closed Monday, All After School Activities and Athletics Cancelled
  The Lindsay Theater (Sewickley) Closed Monday
  The Phoenix Center (Rochester) Closed Monday Morning
  The Prevention Network and Class Academy (Beaver County) Closed Monday
  Western Beaver Area School District Closed/All Activities Cancelled Monday
  West Allegheny School District Remote Learning Day Monday Morning
  Zelienople Meals on Wheels Closed Monday

UPDATE: PennDOT Lifts Tier Restrictions in the Pittsburgh Region

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) PennDOT has now lifted the temporary restrictions on certain vehicles from traveling on several roadways in southwestern Pennsylvania. PennDOT temporarily restricted certain vehicles from using the interstates to help ensure that the interstates remained open during the most challenging conditions of the winter storm due to the winter storm impacting the region.

The vehicle restrictions reflecting Tier 3 of Pennsylvania’s weather event vehicle restriction plan have now been removed from the following District 11 roadways:

Allegheny County

  • Interstates 79, 279 (Parkway North), 376 (Parkways East and West), and 579
  • Route 28

Beaver County

  • Interstate 376 (Beaver Valley Expressway)

Lawrence County

  • Interstate 79
  • Interstate 376

The speed limit will continue to be restricted to 45 mph for all vehicles on the roadways that are listed above as well as Routes 28 and 65 in Allegheny County and Route 65 in Beaver County. Commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane on roadways with speed restrictions.

Pittsburgh warming centers to warm up during the 2026 winter storm

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The City of Pittsburgh will activate four warming centers today because of the winter storm that hit western Pennsylvania over the weekend. Here are the addresses and the times for these warming centers:

  • Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center | 1555 Broadway Ave., 15216 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
  • Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center | 745 Greenfield Ave., 15217 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
  • Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center | 720 Sherwood Avenue, 15204 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
  • South Side Market House Healthy Active Living Community Center | 12th & Bingham Streets, 15203 | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Beaver County warming centers to stay warm during the 2026 winter storm

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Cornerstone of Beaver County (TCBC) is letting local residents know that warming centers are available in Beaver County to warm up during the winter storm that is continuing today. According to the TCBC website, here are the addresses of these centers and the times they are open:

Local Warming Center Locations and Hours of Operation:

The Cornerstone of Beaver County 
600 6th Street, Beaver Falls, PA
Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Koppel Volunteer Fire Department
5525 5th Avenue, Koppel, PA
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.

New Brighton Municipal Building
610 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, PA
Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Uncommon Grounds
380 Franklin Ave, Aliquippa, PA
Tues-Thurs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

YMCA of Beaver County
2236 Third Ave., New Brighton PA
Mon-Fri 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sat. 6 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 12p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness or housing-related crisis at anytime can call The Cornerstone of Beaver County at 724-846-6400 for assistance.

Flights to resume at Pittsburgh International Airport following the winter snow storm and hundreds of cancellations

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Air travel is set to resume at Pittsburgh International Airport this morning after over 100 flights were cancelled yesterday amid an unprecedented winter storm that covered western Pennsylvania with snow. According to the flight-tracking site FlightAware, Pittsburgh International Airport has 102 cancellations and eight delays as of yesterday evening. The website to check flights at the airport in Pittsburgh can be accessed by clicking here.

Aliquippa School District Cuts Electric Capacity Costs by almost $23,000 Annually

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) A recent summary of annual electric cost savings was achieved by the Aliquippa School District through its independent partnership with Chrislynn Energy Services after a meeting occurred on Friday. That outcome is directly related to the strategic decision from Aliquippa School District to move away from the traditional energy consortium model and by pursuing a district-specific approach to energy management and fiscal efficiency. According to a release from the Aliquippa School District, the key results of this endeavour are as follows:

Key Results (Verified by PJM Interconnection)
  • Capacity obligation reduced: 417.76 kW → 149.41 kW
  • Annual capacity costs reduced:
    • From: $39,033.11
    • To: $16,329.91
  • Total verified annual savings: $22,703.20
  • Impact period: June 2026 – May 2027
  • Operational impact: None
An additional performance indicator resulting from this effort is a 208.3% capacity load factor, significantly exceeding the 100% benchmark typically considered strong performance. This reflects exceptional peak demand management and confirms that the District successfully limited usage during the hours that drive long-term capacity costs.
Significance
This report demonstrates measurable, recurring savings achieved through a targeted, data-driven energy strategy rather than a pooled consortium approach, where individual district performance is often diluted. The savings will flow through future electric supply pricing and provide lasting budget benefits.