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Nancy Jane Caler (1929-2025)

Nancy Jane Caler, 95, formerly of Greene Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 25th, 2025. She was born on December 6th, 1929, a daughter of the late Mary Juanita and William Arthur McCoy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, George Morgan Caler, her sisters, Alda Glover and Elizabeth Terwilliger and her daughter, Lori Jill (Robert) Zimmerman.

She is survived by her sisters, Marjorie Geisel and Edith Hughes, her children, George Jeffrey (Susan) Caler, Jerry Ray (Laura) Caler, Lona Jayne (David) Kapanka, 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Nancy loved the Lord, her family, and helping those in need. She was active in her church, hosted Bible studies in her home, volunteered faithfully in her community, and loved tending to her house, her bluebirds, her German Shepherds, her raspberries, and her roses. Her greatest blessings were her children, her “priceless” grandchildren, and “precious” great grandchildren.

Friends are invited to a viewing from 10 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4th at First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver, with interment following at 2 p.m. at Mill Creek Hill Cemetery in Hookstown.

In lieu of flowers – to Samaritan’s Purse www.samaritanspurse.org, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607.

Kathleen Diane McFarland (1970-2025)

Kathleen Diane McFarland, 55, of Beaver Falls, passed away on October 28th, 2025, at Allegheny Health Netowrk Wexford Hospital. She was born in Aliquippa on April 14th, 1970, a daughter of Robert “Cecil” Brunton and the late Virginia Donovan Brunton. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, David McFarland, her son, Ryan Brunton, her grandson, Logan Brunton, her brother, Robert Brunton, her sisters, Sue and Shari Brunton and her 2 dogs and 3 cats. Kathleen worked as a Beautician for many years and recently spent some time working for the Beaver County Humane Society Thrift Store. She enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts, and most of all, spending time with her grandson, Logan. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, November 2nd, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements. There will be a party following the service at Beaver Brewing Company, 1820 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001 or AHN Cancer Institute.

Tracy A. (Davidson) Bland (1961-2025)

Tracy A. (Davidson) Bland, 64, of Aliquippa, passed away on October 27th, 2025. She was born on March 29th, 1961, a beloved daughter of the late Lola Davidson. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a son, Lamar Seymour, three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, Richard Bland Sr., her children, Laconia (Tina) and Latoya, her daughter-in-law, Deonha Seymour, her grandchildren: Laconia IV, Selena, Sedrick, Anthony, Lamar Jr., Damar, Amaree, McKye, Marquel, and Mekhi; as well as great-grandchildren, Geonna (GG), Kyro and Little Tracy.

Tracy proudly served her country as a soldier and leader in the United States Army. She cherished weekend drives with her husband, Richard. The two met during a dance at Fort Eustis, Virginia, where Richard first fell in love with Tracy’s children, deepening his love for her even more. Known for her honesty and strength, she was a straight shooter who always spoke the truth, offering words that people needed to hear, whether they were ready for them or not.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 4th, from 3-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements. Tracy’s burial will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, at a later date.

Police investigating incident of car getting stolen from a delivery driver near the University of Pittsburgh campus

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Police are currently investigating an incident in which a delivery driver had his car stolen yesterday evening while dropping off food along Fifth Avenue in Oakland near Pitt’s campus. The report came in just before 6:30 p.m. The delivery driver told police he exited his car when two men in black hooded sweatshirts wearing black masks approached the vehicle. Police confirm one of the two men escaped in the stolen car and the other man left the scene on foot. Anyone with information should call either Pitt Police or Pittsburgh Police.

Robinson Resolution Recognizing 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps Adopted by the Pennsylvania Senate

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Senate Republican Communications office, the Pennsylvania Senate voted on Tuesday to adopt Senator Devlin Robinson’s resolution designating November 10th, 2025, as Marine Corps Day in Pennsylvania in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps and reaffirms the deep historical connection that Pennsylvania has to its founding. A ceremony will also be hosted by Senator Robinson on November 18th, at 9 a.m. in the rotunda of the Pennsylvania Capitol building in Harrisburg to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps and will have guest speakers, historic Marine Corps artwork and the ceremonial cake cutting. A livestream of that event will be available at www.senatorrobinson.com which you can go to by clicking here.

Latrobe man charged for bringing gun through security at the Pittsburgh International Airport

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Fifty-one-year-old John Frye of Latrobe has now been charged after police note he brought a gun through security at the Pittsburgh International Airport. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, the TSA officers saw a handgun in a carry-on bag at the main security checkpoint around 11:45 a.m. yesterday. Frye has a misdemeanor charge for carrying a firearm without a license because he did not have a valid concealed carry permit. The FBI was also notified about this incident.

House Passes Pennsylvania Representative Marla Brown’s Resolution Honoring Italian American Heritage

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Castle, PA) According to a release from Pennsylvania Representative Marla Brown’s office, The House of Representatives yesterday overwhelmingly approved House Resolution 353, sponsored by Representative Brown. The measure makes a designation for October of 2025 as Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month in Pennsylvania. New Castle has one of the highest concentrations of Italian Americans in the state of Pennsylvania, with Representative Brown being one of them.

Beaver Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Holding Event on November 6th to Honor Veterans for Their Service

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) According to a release from the Beaver Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Beaver Falls, that nursing facility will host an appreciation luncheon and ceremony for all Beaver County veterans, their spouses and their family members on November 6th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event to thank veterans for their service with food, a pinning ceremony by Heartland Hospice and certificates being awarded to veterans. The ways you can make reservations for this event is by calling 724-846-8200 or emailing Admissions@beavervalleyrhc.com before tomorrow. 

$200,000 winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold at a Moon Township Giant Eagle

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) An unidentified person won $200,000 from a Cash 5 with Quick Cash Pennsylvania Lottery ticket from the drawing on Tuesday by buying it at the Giant Eagle on University Boulevard in Moon Township. That person matched all 5 balls to win, and they were 5, 11, 24, 33 and 41. The holder of this winning ticket has one year to claim their prize. The store that sold the ticket will receive a $500 bonus.

Pennsylvania fugitive apprehended in Masschusetts after being wanted for a 2022 York County, Pennsylvania murder

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Revere, MA) According to a release on Tuesday from the United States Marshals Service, twenty-four-year-old Elieze Guilamo, a Pennsylvania fugitive wanted for first-degree murder, was taken into custody Tuesday in Revere, Massachusetts. Guilamo, who is also known as Eliezer Severino Guilamo, was wanted in connection with a shooting which caused a murder in York County, Pennsylvania in September of 2022. Authorities confirm Guilamo will be arraigned in Massachusetts pending his extradition back to Pennsylvania. It is unclear at this time when Guilamo will be returned to Pennsylvania. Guilamo was also charged in that state of Massachusetts as a fugitive from justice.