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Robin E. Williams (1945-2025)

Robin E. Williams, 80, of Beaver, passed away at home on October 11th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in New Brighton on February 1st, 1945, the son of the late Eugene O. and Dorothy Graham Williams. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Arlene Williams, his son, Robert (Robin) Williams of Center Township, her daughter, Christine Petrella of Beaver, his grandchildren: Brittany (Cody Gibson) Miller of Raccoon, Caitlyn Petrella of Raccoon, Brandon (Zoey Tice) Petrella of Beaver and Alexa Williams of Center Township; as well as his great-grandchildren, Colton Miller, Caroline Petrella and Bentley Gibson.

Robin was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Beaver. He had sung with Mendelssohn and Bach Choir for many years and loved watching sports, especially Indy and NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed cooking, spending time with his family, but truly adored his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved his pets, Abbey and Darla. In his later years, you could find him sitting on his porch listening to either music or an audiobook.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, October 14th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. A funeral service will also take place on Wednesday, October 15th at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Beaver. Interment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Robin’s name may be made to the Beaver Area Memorial Library, 100 College Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robin E. Williams, please visit the flower store of the Noll Funeral Home, Inc by clicking here.

Emergency responders called to Route 65 incident

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 20, 2025 3:55 P.M.

(Rochester Township, PA) An incident occurred on northbound Route 65 in Rochester Township near Junction Stretch Friday afternoon around 3pm.

Numerous emergency responders were on scene including multiple ambulances and police.

Both lanes of northbound Route 65 appeared to be temporarily closed as a result. 

We currently do not have any further details to share.

Teenager charged and taken into custody for carjacking and crashing in Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Eighteen-year-old Saniyah Gates now faces charges after being taken into custody on Friday for carjacking and crashing in Pittsburgh. According to Pittsburgh police, they were called to the 1100 block of Federal Street for reports of a carjacking just before 6 p.m. on Friday. This occurred in the Central Northside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Police officers tracked a vehicle as it was crossing the Rachel Carson Bridge before a felony traffic stop was attempted by Port Authority Police of Pittsburgh officers and Pittsburgh Police Zone 1 officers at 7th Street and Penn Avenue. Gates escaped the scene and allegedly struck a police vehicle from the Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 at the intersection of Grant Street and hit the outside of the Omni William Penn Hotel at the intersection of Oliver Avenue and William Penn Place. Police confirm that a Port Authority of Pittsburgh police officer tased Gates before she was taken into custody. There were no reported injuries and this incident is continuing to be investigated by Pittsburgh Police Zone 1. A preliminary hearing for Gates is scheduled for October 23rd, 2025. Gates has charges including theft by unlawful taking, damage to property, reckless endangerment and fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Thirty-three-year-old man dies from a shooting in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) An unidentified thirty-three-year-old man is dead after a shooting that occurred in the South Side Flats neighborhood of Pittsburgh last night. According to public safety officials, police were called to the 1200 block of East Carson Street around 10:09 p.m. yesterday for reports of a shooting. Officers in the area discovered the thirty-three-year-old man who was shot in the neck on the sidewalk. Medics took him to the hospital and medics gave him first aid, but he died at 10:27 p.m. yesterday. The investigation into this shooting is ongoing. 

Apartment complex fire in Pittsburgh displaces twenty-one people and two pets

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A fire occurred in an apartment complex in the Banksville neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Saturday morning which displaced sixteen adults, five children and two dogs. This fire occurred on Mapleview Drive at around 11 a.m. that day, which is when the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire showed up there to help. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire believed that the fire began in the bedroom of one of the units. A woman and a cat were rescued from one of the units. The woman was taken to the hospital so she could get treated for smoke inhalation and medics were unsuccessful at resuscitating the cat. The American Red Cross is providing housing that is temporary for those affected by this fire. The cause of this fire is being investigated by the investigation unit of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire.

Fire in a Pittsburgh home injures a woman and a child

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A fire occurred in a home in Pittsburgh yesterday afternoon which caused a woman and a child to suffer burns. According to public safety officials, firefighters were called to the 7000 block of Hamilton Avenue for a small fire around 1:30 p.m. yesterday. A man was able to put out the fire before the arrival of firefighters and crews were told that an object in the house caught on fire, and that object is unknown at this time. The woman who suffered burns was taken to a hospital by medics after having minor burns on her hand and the child who suffered burns was treated on scene for minor burns on a leg. Officials confirm that an ongoing investigation is being held to determine the cause of this fire.

Four people from Ellwood City and four others apprehended for a drug raid at a house in Ellwood City

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ellwood City, PA) According to a criminal complaint, a task force raid at a house in Ellwood City resulted in the arrest of four local individuals and the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and other suspected narcotics. This occurred on Tuesday and four people from Ellwood City received charges of counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance and/or Delivery of a Controlled Substance after their arrests. The people who were arrested were thirty-three-year-old Matthew Caldwell, thirty-one-year-old Ryleigh Lucas, forty-six-year-old Daniel Martin and fifty-three-year-old Donald McClain. A search warrant was executed at the house of McClain, and he and the other three suspects were taken into custody. Eight people in total were detained by the Lawrence County HIDTA Task Force inside of the home in the 400 block of Third Street in Ellwood City. According to the complaint, the task force arrived there around 5 p.m. and Martin, who was in front of the house, tried to run and dropped a book bag, which contained 8.77 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a container with four suspected fentanyl pills, 1.4 grams of suspected crack cocaine and $106 in cash. That task force secured the target and with drug paraphenalia throughout the home in plain sight, all of the suspects were taken into custody after being removed from the residence. 1.37 grams of suspected crack cocaine and 0.45 grams of suspected fentanyl were located on Caldwell. 1.44 gross grams of suspected methamphetamine was located on Lucas. McClain also possessed 3.3 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine. 

Aliquippa man arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on I-376 East

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release that twenty-three-year-old Tristan Weber of Aliquippa was arrested on September 22nd, 2025 for driving under the influence of alcohol in Hopewell Township that night. At around 10:50 p.m., Weber crashed his vehicle on 480 I-376 East in Aliquippa and was disabled as a result. There were no reported injuries and Weber was arrested for driving under the influence.

William A. Corso (1958-2025)

William A. Corso, 67, of Moon Township, formerly of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2025, with loving family by his side. He was born in Sewickley on June 22nd, 1958, the son of the late William and Mary (Marino) Corso. He is survived by his loving sister, Jackie Corso, his cousins, Kathryn (William) Sholduko, Billy (Anushree) Sholduko and Raymond (Diane) Salvati and his beloved dog, Blue.

William graduated from Ambridge High School and then earned his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University. He was passionate about rooting for the Pittsburgh sports teams and he loved to cook. He was a loving, kind and generous caregiver his whole life. He brought a smile to the faces of everyone, most especially the sick and infirmed.  His faith gave him the ability to accept whatever challenges God put in his path and take them on with humility and grace.

The family wishes to thank the incredibly kind palliative care doctors and nurses at Allegehny General Hospital led by the compassionate Dr. Ryan Anderson. We will forever be in his debt.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Tuesday, October 14th from 9 A.M. until the time of a blessing service at 12:30 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements. Interment will take place privately in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William A. Corso, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Cora “Coty” Lee Bonomo (1940-2025)

Cora “Coty” Lee Bonomo, 85, of Patterson Township, passed away on October 10th, 2025 at Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls. She was born in Rochester on January 20th, 1940, a daughter of the late Herman and Ina (Ifft) Edge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald “Tony” A. Bonomo. She is survived by her son, Anthony Bonomo, her granddaughter, Eliana Bonomo, her sisters, Marleen (Robert) Basinger and Betty Halavanja, along with numerous great nieces, nephews, and friends.
Cora was a devoted member of Champion Life Church in Darlington who volunteered within their children’s ministry. She was a committed follower of Christ who was renowned for her strong faith and leading others to know Jesus. She was also the supervising secretary for the Beaver Falls Highschool athletics. She was known for having an eye for fashion and beauty. She loved cats, horses, and horseback riding.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 15th from 2 P.M. until the time of service at 7 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. Pastor Thomas P. Bonomo will officiate. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated following services.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Cora’s name can be made to Champion Life Church, 3357 Constitution Blvd, Darlington, PA 16115.