Rochester Elks Cinco De Mayo Celebration: 05/04/25
Author: Beaver County Radio
Lil M. Schreiner (1926-2025)
Lil M. Schreiner, 99, of Beaver Falls, passed away on April 24th, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford. She was born in Freedom on April 20th, 1926, a daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Matlock) Schreiner. In addition to her parents, Lil was preceded in death by a son, Robert James “Bobby” Haffey, her brothers: Joseph, Harvey, Bill, Oliver, Edward, Frank and Charlie Schreiner; as well as her sisters, Anna Shee and Elizabeth Ruckert. She is survived by her children: Sue (Charlie) Herdt, John Haffey, Donald (Janalee) Haffey, and Angel Lynn Britton; along with her grandchildren: Chelsea (Matt) Herdt-Dawson, Courtney Herdt, Michele (Phil) Herdt, Lyndsey (Bryce Reich) Haffey, Alaina Haffey, Justin McKenzie, Michael Berry, Caitlin Ortiz, and Kelly Blanton-Haffey; as well as nine great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, especially those near and dear to her heart like Peggy (Frank) Johnson and Chucky Ruckert.
Lil grew up on a farm which developed her hard work ethic and love for the outdoors. She nurtured her friendships with the same care and passion she poured into her garden, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and warmth. She was a woman of strong faith, who found solace and strength in reading the Bible and was a member of the Beaver Valley Wesleyan Methodist Church. She loved animals (especially her dogs), listening to her police scanner and spending quality time with her family. Lil was a woman who truly mastered the art of loving and living. She loved well and was well loved. Friends will be received Monday, April 28th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday, April 29th from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls with Pastor Tim Forrider officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester where a Dove Release will take place. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Beaver Valley Wesleyan Methodist Church, 2282 Constitution Boulevard, Beaver Falls, or the Beaver County Humane Society- 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001. The family would also like to give a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, for the loving care they provided Lil in her final days.
Vincent Paul Townley (1962-2025)
Vincent Paul Townley, 62, of New Brighton, passed away at home on April 24th, 2025, with his wife and children by his side. He was born on July 30th, 1962 in Grove City, a son of the late LaVerne (Buck) and Rita Townley. In addition to his parents, Vince was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Edward Townley and his sister, Rebecca Townley. He is survived by his wife, Tina Townley, his children, Matthew (Laura) Glover, Andrew Glover and Anna Townley, his grandchildren, Lee and Elle Glover and his siblings: Robert, Barbara, John, Mark, and David.
Vincent graduated from Grove City and then continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh Jonhstown. He began his journalism career as a sports editor for Allied News, his hometown weekly newspaper. He later took on a similar role at the East Liverpool Review, where he managed coverage for ten area high schools. Before joining The Beaver County Times as sports editor, he spent nearly two decades working with Gateway Newspapers and its parent company, Trib-Total Media. During this time, he played a key role in coordinating news and sports coverage, including leading the Coraopolis-Moon Record. He received many accolades for his writing throughout his career. Most recently, Vincent was employed at ConnectiveRX in Robinson Township, where he served as a Claims Specialist.
In his free time, he enjoyed cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams with his friends at his favorite spot, the Corner Grill. He served several years as the Corner’s Fantasy Football Commissioner and was the winner of this year’s league.
Vincent married his wife, Tina Townley, in May of 1996. He fully embraced Tina’s sons, Matthew and Andrew and raised them as his own. His highlight as a dad was the adoption of his daughter, Anna Townley, who brought immense joy and happiness into his life. The visits from his grandchildren Lee and Elle provided their “Pap” endless joy and comfort.
In addition to his own family, Vincent and Tina fostered over 120 children over the past 28 years through Beaver County Children and Youth Services, providing care and stability to children in need.
Friends will be received on Sunday, April 27th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the J& J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 28th at St. Cecilia Church, 632 Virginia Avenue at 10 a.m. with Brother John Harvey officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Vincent’s name.
David P. Rosinsky (1950-2025)
David P. Rosinsky, 75, of Leetsdale, passed away peacefully at home on April 23rd, 2025. He was born on March 7th, 1950, the beloved son of the late Joseph J. and Mary Rosinsky.
He is survived by his nephews, Terry Rosinsky and Ronald Rosinsky Jr., his dear friend and pastor, David Odrey and his many friends and extended family at Leetsdale Manor Highrise.
David was a proud graduate of Ambridge High School who furthered his education at Penn State University and the Computer Systems Institute. He spent his career at PNC Bank, where he worked as a computer operator until his retirement.
David had a lifelong love for poetry and was widely recognized for his talent. He was an award-winning poet, honored as Poet of the Year in both 1999 and 2000. He was also a member of the American Poet Society, the Famous Poets Society, and the International Society of Poetry.
He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, creativity, and the joy he brought to those around him. David’s presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In accordance with David’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.
Nancy J. Sullivan (Passed on April 21st, 2025)
Nancy J. Sullivan, 68, passed away unexpectedly on April 21st, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Raymond W. and Sara ‘Sally’ L. (Elmer) Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ray, her brother-in-law, Brian and two infant sisters, Mary Elizabeth and Maria. Nancy’s kind spirit will be missed by her surviving family members. She is survived by her sisters, Janet L. Shumaker and Carol Babyak, her brother, Dr. David J. (Lorie) Sullivan, her sister-in-law, Angela Sullivan and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Nancy spent her life surrounded by the love of her family and the caring community of Allegheny Valley Schools, where she was not only a resident but a treasured friend to many. The staff at the school became a second family to her, providing care that went far beyond their duties. Their fantastic support allowed Nancy to thrive and enjoy life to the fullest.
Nancy found happiness in participating in the school’s community outings and workshop activities. Nancy’s eyes would light up at the mention of snacks and treats.
A private family blessing service was held for Nancy with burial in St John the Baptist Cemetery, 1270 Chapel Road, Monaca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to Allegheny Valley School. The family is extremely grateful for all the love and care given to Nancy throughout her years. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.
Pennsylvania State Police Reports 532 Crashes and 282 DUI Arrests over the 2025 Easter Holiday Weekend
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Pennsylvania State Police, from Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th, Pennsylvania State Police investigated 532 crashes that resulted in six fatalities. 282 people were also arrested for driving under the influence that weekend. Here is the full list of statistics involving the enforcement results from Easter weekend, according to that same release from the Pennsylvania State Police:
Table 1: Easter 2025 Crash Data
| Year | Total Crashes | People Killed | Injury-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Crashes | DUI-Related Fatal Crashes |
| 2025 (3 days) | 532 | 6 | 95 | 45 | 0 |
| 2024 (3 days) | 490 | 7 | 71 | 55 | 3 |
Table 2: Easter 2025 Enforcement Data
| Year | DUI Arrests | Speeding Citations | Child Seat Citations | Seat Belt Citations | Other Citations |
| 2025 (3 days) | 282 | 2,976 | 52 | 321 | 7,789 |
| 2024 (3 days) | 337 | 5,346 | 70 | 557 | 10,733 |
Oakmont Country Club and Western Pennsylvania Golf Association makes $1 million investment for programs in leadership learning
(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – The Church Pews bunker on the fairway of the third hole at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. is shown in a Sept. 21, 2015, file photo. The course in Oakmont, Pa., already has hosted a record nine U.S. Opens. It now will be an anchor site for U.S. Opens and will host three more through 2049. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Liberty Corner, NJ) The Oakmont Country Club and the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association recently collaborated to make an investment for their community and public golf courses in the area. $1 million will be invested for people who want to find a career in golf as well as opportunities for programs involving leadership learning. The Oakmont Country Club is also hosting the 125th edition of the U.S. Open Championship this year along with celebrating this investment.
Tennessee joins nine other U.S. states with measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know.
(File Photo: Source for Photo: Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)
(AP) Tennessee health officials confirmed a measles outbreak on Thursday, bringing the number of U.S. states with outbreaks to 10.
Nearly a week ago, the U.S. was up to 800 cases of measles nationwide. Texas has more than 600 known cases with the outbreak in the western part of the state approaches the three-month mark.
Two unvaccinated elementary school-aged children died from measles-related illnesses in the epicenter in West Texas, and an adult in New Mexico who was not vaccinated died of a measles-related illness.
Other states with active outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Mexico. The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024.
North America has two other outbreaks. One in Ontario, Canada, has sickened 925 from mid-October through April 16. And as of Tuesday, the Mexican state of Chihuahua state has 514 measles cases, according to data from the state health ministry. The World Health Organization has said cases in Mexico are linked to the Texas outbreak.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.
As the virus takes hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates, health experts fear the virus that the spread could stretch on for a year. Here’s what else you need to know about measles in the U.S.
How many measles cases are there in Texas and New Mexico?
Texas state health officials said Tuesday there were 27 new cases of measles since Friday, bringing the total to 624 across 26 counties — most of them in West Texas. Two more Texans were hospitalized, for a total of 64 throughout the outbreak, and Bailey County logged its first two cases.
State health officials estimated about 2% of cases — fewer than 10 — are actively infectious.
Sixty-two percent of Texas’ cases are in Gaines County, population 22,892, where the virus started spreading in a close-knit, undervaccinated Mennonite community. The county has had 386 cases since late January — just over 1% of the county’s residents.
The April 3 death in Texas was an 8-year-old child, according to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health officials in Texas said the child did not have underlying health conditions and died of “what the child’s doctor described as measles pulmonary failure.” A unvaccinated child with no underlying conditions died of measles in Texas in late February — Kennedy said age 6.
New Mexico announced two new cases Tuesday, bringing the state’s total to 65. Six people have been hospitalized since the outbreak started. Most of the state’s cases are in Lea County. Two are in Eddy County and Chaves and Doña Ana counties have one each.
State health officials say the cases are linked to Texas’ outbreak based on genetic testing. New Mexico reported a measles-related death in an adult on March 6.
How many cases are there in Kansas?
Kansas was steady this week with 37 cases in eight counties in the southwest part of the state. Finney, Ford, Grant, Gray and Morton counties have fewer than five cases each. Haskell County has the most with eight cases, Stevens County has seven, Kiowa County has six.
The state’s first reported case, identified in Stevens County on March 13, is linked to the Texas outbreak based on genetic testing.
How many cases are there in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma confirmed one more case Tuesday for a total cases of 13: 10 confirmed and three probable. The first two probable cases were “associated” with the West Texas and New Mexico outbreaks, the state health department said.
Custer, Oklahoma and Cleveland counties had public exposures in the past 42 days. The state health department is not releasing which counties have cases.
How many cases are there in Ohio?
The Ohio Department of Health confirmed 32 measles cases in the state Thursday. The state count includes only Ohio residents. There are 16 cases in Ashtabula County near Cleveland, 14 in Knox County and one each in Allen and Holmes counties.
Health officials in Knox County, in east-central Ohio, said there are a total of 20 people with measles, but seven of them do not live in the state.
How many cases are there in Indiana?
Indiana confirmed two more cases Monday in an outbreak that has sickened eight in Allen County in the northeast part of the state — five are unvaccinated minors and three are adults whose vaccination status is unknown. The cases have no known link to other outbreaks, the Allen County Department of Health said Monday.
How many cases are there in Pennsylvania?
In far northwest Pennsylvania, Erie County health officials declared a measles outbreak April 14 after finding two new cases linked to a measles case confirmed March 30. The state has had nine cases overall this year, six of which are not linked to the outbreak, including international travel-related cases in Montgomery County and one in Philadelphia.
How many cases are there in Michigan?
Montcalm County, near Grand Rapids in western Michigan, has four linked measles cases. State health officials say the cases are tied to Canada’s large outbreak in Ontario. The state has eight confirmed measles cases as of Monday, but the remaining four are not part of the Montcalm County outbreak.
How many cases are there in Montana?
Montana state health officials announced five cases Thursday in unvaccinated children and adults who had traveled out of state, and confirmed it was an outbreak on Monday. All five are isolating at home in Gallatin County in the southwest part of the state.
They are Montana’s first measles cases in 35 years. Health officials didn’t say whether the cases are linked to other outbreaks in North America.
How many cases are there in Tennessee?
Tennessee has six measles cases as of Thursday. Health department spokesman Bill Christian said all cases are the middle part of the state, and that “at least three of these cases are linked to each other” but declined to specify further. The state also did not say whether the cases were linked to other outbreaks or when Tennessee’s outbreak started.
The state health department announced the state’s first measles case March 21, three more on April 1 and the last two on April 17, but none of the news releases declared an outbreak. Tennessee is on a list of outbreak states in a Thursday CDC report.
Where else is measles showing up in the U.S.?
There have been 800 cases in 2025 as of Friday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Measles cases also have been reported in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, and Washington.
Cases and outbreaks in the U.S. are frequently traced to someone who caught the disease abroad. In 2019, the U.S. saw 1,274 cases and almost lost its status of having eliminated measles.
What do you need to know about the MMR vaccine?
The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.
Getting another MMR shot is harmless if there are concerns about waning immunity, the CDC says. People who have documentation of receiving a live measles vaccine in the 1960s don’t need to be revaccinated, but people who were immunized before 1968 with an ineffective measles vaccine made from “killed” virus should be revaccinated with at least one dose, the agency said.
People who have documentation that they had measles are immune and those born before 1957 generally don’t need the shots because most children back then had measles and now have “presumptive immunity.”
In communities with high vaccination rates — above 95% — diseases like measles have a harder time spreading through communities. This is called “herd immunity.”
But childhood vaccination rates have declined nationwide since the pandemic and more parents are claiming religious or personal conscience waivers to exempt their kids from required shots. The U.S. saw a rise in measles cases in 2024, including an outbreak in Chicago that sickened more than 60.
What are the symptoms of measles?
Measles first infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing a high fever, runny nose, cough, red, watery eyes and a rash.
The rash generally appears three to five days after the first symptoms, beginning as flat red spots on the face and then spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs and feet. When the rash appears, the fever may spike over 104 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the CDC.
Most kids will recover from measles, but infection can lead to dangerous complications such as pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and death.
How can you treat measles?
There’s no specific treatment for measles, so doctors generally try to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications and keep patients comfortable.
Police find man dead in a former New Castle hospital and homicide investigation ensues
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(New Castle, PA) New Castle police found a man dead in the former UPMC Jameson South/St. Francis Hospital in New Castle on Thursday, which ensued an investigation for a death from a homicide. The body of fifty-one-year-old Brian Kenneth Legault was discovered by police. Lawrence County detectives and New Castle police are leading the investigation. If you have any information about this incident, please contact 911 or 724-656-9300.
Over $5.9 million gets secured for improvements in water systems in the borough of Baden and the borough of Monaca
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Ambridge, PA) State Representative Rob Matzie made an announcement that over $5.9 million was secured for improvements in water systems in the boroughs of both Baden and Monaca. Matzie confirmed that water lines that cannot be used anymore will be replaced thanks to the money. The Borough of Baden received a low-interest loan of $3,184,700 and the Borough of Monaca received a low-interest loan of $2,775,000 for their replacement and installation projects. According to a release from State Representative Rob Matzie’s office, Matzie said the funding and projects include:
- A $3,184,700 low-interest loan to the Borough of Baden to install more than 10,000 feet of 6-inch ductile iron water mains; replace 3,000 feet of 1-inch, authority-owned service lines that are deteriorating; and replace seven fire hydrants. Two new sections of line will be installed to loop specific distribution areas to provide consistent flow throughout the entire service area.
- A $2,775,000 low-interest loan to the Borough of Monaca to replace approximately 6,700 feet of old cast iron water mains with new, ductile iron pipe in four areas of the borough where line breaks are prevalent; replace 4,175 feet of borough-owned service lines; and replace 10 fire hydrants.