John Carl Guzie (1954-2025)

John Carl Guzie, 71, of Beaver Falls, passed away on July 4th, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Beaver Falls on May 14th, 1954, in Beaver Falls, a son of the late John C. Guzie Jr. and Mary A. Riggio Guzie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and Joseph Guzie. He is survived by his sons, Jason (Kelly) Guzie of South Beaver and Chris (Michelle) Guzie of Beaver and their mother, Sharon Guzie of Columbiana, Ohio, five grandchildren: Jackson, Alivia, Emmett, Dominic, and Samantha; as well as two brothers and their families, Jeff (Lori) Guzie and their children Brandon and Matthew of Florida and Jay (Stephanie) Guzie of DuBois and their children, Michael, of Colorado and Bailey (Nick) Voelker and their children, Leo, Stella, and Santino of DuBois and extended family members of the Riggio and Swager families.

John was a Beaver Falls High School graduate. When he was younger, John ran several marathons in Pittsburgh, Boston, and Erie. He enjoyed playing golf and pool. He was also a fan of gangster movies and crime shows. He had a love for his family, especially his grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd from 4 P.M. until the time of service at 6 P.M. at CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. Interment will be private at St Mary’s Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.

Susan “Suzy” Lee Miller (1953-2025)

Susan “Suzy” Lee Miller, 72, of Hopewell Township, passed away on July 14th, 2025 in her home. She was born in Coraopolis on March 6th, 1953, the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Mae Kowalchick. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Miller, a daughter, Rhonda Lee Miller and three grandchildren, Anna Lee Bruno, Tea Lynn Bruno, and Hunter Michael Fetterman.

Susan was a retired home health Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved pandas and shopping at QVC. She also loved spending time with her beloved family and friends.  She was also a member of Impact Christian Church of Moon Township.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday July 17, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday, July 18th from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, who was in charge of her arrangments.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 10 a.m. at Impact Christian Church 330 Hookstown Grade Rd, Moon Township.

Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Moon Township. A luncheon will follow.

Richard Dale Hissam (1962-2025)

Richard Dale Hissam, 63, of Chippewa, passed away on July 14th, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born in Sutton, West Virginia on January 13th, 1962, the son of Virgie Mae (Coffman) Hissam and the late Robert Dale Hissam. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie (McKelvey) Hissam, his children, Michelle (Michael) Lamenza, Mindy (Matthew) Reider and Ricky (Mareah) Hissam, his grandchildren, Cameron and Caden Reider and Lucius Hissam and his sister, Jeannie (Mike) Sayre.

Richard was a proud and honorable veteran of the U.S. Army.  A man of integrity and deep devotion to his family. He was a true jack of all trades who had a passion for working with his hands and a heart for sharing those passions with the ones he loved.

Whether he was woodworking with his daughters, golfing with his son, fishing with his grandsons, or traveling alongside his beloved wife, he found joy in every moment spent with his family. One of his lifelong dreams was to visit all 50 states with his wife, a dream he was able to fulfill, creating cherished memories along the way.

He was a hunter who loved riding motorcycles and a man who never hesitated to lend a hand to anyone in need. He left an indelible mark on all who knew him by being generous, capable and kind.

His legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, his pride and joys who carry forward his spirit, his values, and his enduring love.

Friends will be welcomed on Friday, July 18th, from 1-3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until the time of a service at 7 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Pauline Corradi (1939-2025)

Pauline Corradi, 86, of Midland, passed away on July 14th, 2025, at Beaver Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Midland on March 23rd, 1939, in Midland, a daughter of the late Robert and Mary Corradi.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and their wives, Homer and Fern Corradi and Walter and Doris Corradi and two sisters and their husbands, Julianne and Bob Baur and Millie and Jim Hays.
Pauline is survived by two sisters, Goldie Felkey and MaryAnn Dyda, numerous nieces and nephews and her closest and adoring friend, Chris Johnson.
A Graveside Service will be conducted on Thursday July 17th, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Highland Cemetery, 339 Salem Church Road, Midland. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc. 333 Third Street, Beaver.

James A. Urbach (1942-2025)

James A. Urbach, 83, of Chippewa Township, passed away on July 12th, 2025 at Rochester Manor. He was born in New Castle on April 21st, 1942, a son of the late Lewis L. and Helen Spann Urbach. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Pauline “Polly” Ann Staudt Urbach. He is survived by his son, James L. (Peggy) Urbach, his daughter, Noel Stevens and his brother, Fred L. (Carrie Marie) Urbach and his extended family.

James was known for his dedication and hard work. He was a distinguished member of the community, serving as a Volunteer Firefighter for Chippewa Township Volunteer Fire Department and Beaver County Fire Police for 48 years. He was also a member of the Parian Lodge No. 662 in Beaver Falls. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason. His commitment to his community extended beyond the fire department, by working at B & W, Unifab in Enon Valley, Fox Run Golf Course, Medic Rescue, Blackhawk High School as a Crossing Guard and as a Driver’s Assistant at Life Beaver County. Friends will be received on Thursday, July 17th from 3-5 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 where a service will be held Friday, July 18th at 10 A.M. Pastor Gary Bailey from Brush Run Church, A Global Methodist Congregation will be officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.

Tina M. LaMarco (1971-2025)

Tina M. LaMarco, 54, formerly of Baden, passed away peacefully at home on July 13th, 2025. She was born on January 19th, 1971, a beloved daughter of the late Lester and Judy LaMarco.

She is survived by her devoted husband, John Kerns, her children, Courtney LaMarco (Michael Polky) and Cody LaMarco (Emily Trapp), her stepchildren, Christian Kerns (Jessica) and Krystel Smith (Jared), her siblings, Tracy Dillard (Chuck) and Brian Perkins, her cherished nieces and nephews, John and Ashley Dillard, her great-niece Oaklyn, her great-nephews, J.R., Keegan and Talio, as well as five grandchildren and one more expected soon.

Tina had a deep love for animals of all kinds and found great joy in horseback riding and trips to the beach. Above all, she treasured the time spent with her family.

Family and friends will be received for visitation on Saturday, July 19th, from 12 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Charleroi man apprehended for leaving two young girls in a hot car for about forty-five minutes at a South Strabane Walmart parking lot

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington County, PA) A man from Charleroi is in jail after according to South Strabane police, he left two young girls locked in a hot car on Sunday for around forty-five minutes. This occurred in a Walmart parking lot in South Strabane and South Strabane police confirm the car was not running and the windows were closed. According to court documents, medics took two girls, one nine months and one three years old, to the hospital for medical emergencies Sunday afternoon. The mother of these two girls told police that Fritzson Charles was the man taking care of them. The chief of the South Strabane Township Police Department told KDKA Charles is not the father of those two girls. Charles was arrested on multiple charges which included endangering the welfare of children. Charles was taken to the Washington County Jail and July 22nd is the date for his preliminary hearing. 

Pennsylvania joins District of Columbia and twenty other states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over $230 million funding freeze for public schools

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to an announcement from Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday, Pennsylvania joined over 20 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the Trump administration. This is because of a funding freeze with public schools getting owed a price of $230 million.  The money helps to fund job and literacy readiness programs, recruitment and training for teachers, before and after school programs and a spectrum of educational services.  

Man from State College, Pennsylvania gets fifteen to thirty years in prison for participating in a “high-level” drug trafficking organization

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(State College, PA) A man from State College, Pennsylvania recently received a fifteen-to-thirty-year prison sentence for participating in an organization that was drug trafficking at a “high level.” According to an announcement on Tuesday from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, fifty-one-year-old Larry Brickhouse got this long sentence in jail. A WJAC report confirms a conviction of felony drug possession with intent to deliver and criminal use of a communication facility was given to Brickhouse in May of 2025. Brickhouse was part of a scheme in trafficking fentanyl and heroin from New Jersey to State College. According to prosecutors, Brickhouse’s co-conspirator, Larry David, then distributed the drugs in State College and surrounding communities. The office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday confirms that fourteen people got charged for their roles in this organization for drug trafficking.

Westinghouse to Accelerate United States Nuclear Reactor Construction and Enhance Operations with Google Cloud AI

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(CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP)–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 15, 2025–) Westinghouse Electric Company and Google Cloud today announced they are collaborating to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to transform the construction of advanced Westinghouse nuclear reactors into an efficient, repeatable process and enhance the operations of existing nuclear power plants using data-driven insights.

Together, the two companies will pair Westinghouse’s powerful HiVE™ and bertha™ nuclear AI solutions with Google Cloud technologies and expertise to streamline construction of new nuclear plants. AI tools will also improve the current nuclear fleet with data-driven AI insights.

“As the only fully licensed, construction ready modular reactor available today, our AP1000 ® technology is the quickest way to add new sources of affordable and abundant nuclear energy to the U.S. grid,” said Dan Sumner, Westinghouse Interim Chief Executive Officer. “By partnering with Google Cloud to enhance our HiVE and bertha technology, and backed by 75 years of our proprietary nuclear data, we can accelerate the deployment of new AP1000 units while implementing powerful AI technologies that will optimize the construction and operations of nuclear power plants.”

“This partnership with Westinghouse combines Google Cloud’s AI technologies and expertise with Westinghouse’s century-long expertise in nuclear innovation to chart a new path towards a smarter and safer future,” said Kyle Jessen, Managing Director, Commercial Industries, Google Cloud. “Artificial intelligence is not merely a tool; it can give companies a critical competitive advantage. Westinghouse is demonstrating what’s possible.”

As part of this collaboration, Westinghouse and Google Cloud have successfully achieved a first-of-a-kind proof of concept leveraging Westinghouse’s WNEXUS digital plant design platform and HiVE artificial intelligence enhanced by Google Cloud technologies, including Vertex AI, Gemini and BigQuery, to autonomously generate and optimize AP1000 modular construction work packages.

In September 2024, Westinghouse introduced HiVE and bertha, which are built from more than 75 years of proprietary data, knowledge and expertise. These nuclear-specific AI solutions are supported by dedicated nuclear engineers, and will optimize new nuclear deployment of our AP1000 reactor, AP300™ small modular reactors and eVinci ® microreactor technologies. Westinghouse’s AI solutions are ready to support power plant operations by helping to deliver reliable and cost-effective electricity to homes and businesses.

Westinghouse Electric Company is shaping the future of carbon-free energy by providing safe, innovative nuclear and other clean power technologies and services globally. Westinghouse supplied the world’s first commercial pressurized water reactor in 1957 and the company’s technology is the basis for nearly one-half of the world’s operating nuclear plants. Over 135 years of innovation makes Westinghouse the preferred partner for advanced technologies covering the complete nuclear energy life cycle. For more information, visit www.westinghousenuclear.com and follow us on FacebookLinkedIn and X.