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Patricia Anne (Nee Raymus) Butwinski (1958-2025)

Patricia Anne (Nee Raymus) Butwinski, 67, of Rochester Township, passed away on December 14th, 2025 in her home after a long illness. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey on August 1st, 1958, a daughter of the late Donald and Helen Raymus of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Russ Butwinski, four siblings: Kathi & Marshall Shord of Ocean Pines, Maryland, Ed & Sandy Raymus of White Haven, Pennsylvania, Donald & Judy Raymus of Cranberry Township and Mary Raymus of Camphill, Pennsylvania, numerous nieces, nephews, great nephews, great great nieces and nephews.

Patricia worked for 24 years with Conway E&S as an assistant Vice President and underwriter. She loved to spend her free time sewing, baking and reading.

In accordance with Patricia’s wishes, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the City Rescue Mission at cityrescuemission.org by clicking here.

Timothy A. Baker, Sr. (1949-2025)

Timothy A. Baker, Sr., 76, of Beaver, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

He was born in Sewickley on October 10th, 1949, a son of the late Gerald Sr. and Jean (Bradley) Baker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Mark Fadik. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia (Wharrey) Baker, his children, Juliane (Ronald) Leindecker and Timothy Jr. (Amber) Baker, his grandchildren: Ryan Leindecker, Nicholas (Shyann Pearce) Leindecker, Ruby, Lucy, and Penny Baker, his brother, Gerald Jr. (Linda) Baker, his sister, Rebecca Fadik, as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Timothy retired as the President of Giltspur, an exhibition display company, after many years of faithful service. He was a true American patriot and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. In his free time, he enjoyed taking care of family and treasured the precious time he spent with them. He was also an avid gun enthusiast and collector.

Timothy’s wishes for cremation will be honored and no services are planned at this time.

Memorial contributions in his honor may be directed to a Humane Society of your choice.

The GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, was honored to care for the Baker family during this time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Ruth Ann Mrusek (1942-2025)

Ruth Ann Mrusek, 83, of Brighton Township, passed away on December 10th, 2025, after a brief illness, at AHN West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

She was born in New Brighton on May 8th, 1942, the daughter of the late Joseph Henry “Skip” and Lavina “Viny” Craig. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Bernd A. Mrusek, her son and daughter-in-law, Craig A. Mrusek and Laura W. Adams and her grandson, Adam A. Mrusek.

Ruth Ann graduated from Beaver Area High School in 1960. After graduating, she went on to attend and graduate from Western Pennsylvania School of Nursing. She continued on after that graduation as a Registered Nurse to start her career at Rochester Hospital. After working there for a number of years, she started working for United Airlines, as a stewardess, having flown the Los Angeles to Honolulu route. In 1966 she married her beloved husband, Bernd. She decided to become a stay at home mom for their son, Craig, in 1970. After 10 years of raising her son, she decided to go back to school for a “refresher” course in nursing, and worked for Aliquippa Hospital. Before entering retirement with her husband, she finished her working career in the practice of Carey and Dugan Neurology. Ruth Ann will be remembered by many as a “Parrot Head”, having attended many Jimmy Buffet tailgates and concerts, locally and in Key West, Florida, with her husband, family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling on Caribbean Cruises with her husband, hosting dinner gatherings for family and friends and baking cookies, especially for Christmas.

Professional Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared in Ruth Ann’s name to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

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

FDA announces recall of nondairy ice cream because “small stones” may be contained in it

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Bloomfield, CO) According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a New York-based food company is voluntarily recalling nondairy ice cream sold nationwide because it may contain foreign materials, including “small stones.” The recall, which was announced Monday, affects pints of So Delicious Dairy Free’s Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of August 8th, 2027. The FDA stated that small stones and other hard objects could be embedded in the cashew pieces in the ice cream and they advise anyone who bought it to not consume it. Customers who purchased this product can call 1-833-367-8975 for refunds.

The details of the product are as follows: So Delicious Dairy Free, Salted Caramel Cluster flavor, best-by dates before August 8th, 2027, SKU number, 136603, UPC number, 744473476138

McKees Rocks man charged for causing a single-vehicle crash in Washington County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh reported via release yesterday that twenty-seven-year-old Zachary Higgins of McKees Rocks was charged after he caused a crash in Washington County on the morning of December 2nd, 2025. At 9:17 a.m., Higgins was driving on US 22 West in Hanover Township and his vehicle slid off of that road onto the right shoulder before hitting the guide rail there. Higgins was not injured after the crash occurred and his vehicle was towed from the scene.

3 House Republicans from Pennsylvania join Democrats to force health care subsidies vote

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Four Republican House members, including three representatives from Pennsylvania, joined Democrats yesterday in signing a discharge petition to force a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Rob Bresnahan Jr. and Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania joined New York Representative Mike Lawler against GOP Speaker Mike Johnson to force a vote in early 2026 on a three-year extension of these subsidies, which will expire at the end of this year. 

AHN Launches New Campaign, “Tell Us” Aimed at Changing the Conversation over Annual OB-GYN Exams

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release in Pittsburgh yesterday from Allegheny Health Network’s (AHN) Women’s Institute launched “Tell Us” in August, which is a multiplatform marketing campaign that is designed to encourage women to schedule annual OB-GYN exams and normalize open discussion about their overall health and shifts the perception of OB-GYN visits from a source of anxiety to one of comfort. The health system announced yesterday the introduction of the “panty pouch,” a first of its kind garment bag that serves as a designated place for patients to put their bra and underwear prior to a physical OB-GYN exam, easing an unspoken source of anxiety for many to coincide with the new campaign. 

Investigation underway after bomb threat occurs at Carrick High School

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) An investigation is now underway from Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) after a bomb threat was made at Carrick High School yesterday morning. A PPS spokesperson told WTAE that a bomb threat was reported there, alleging that an explosive device was inside the building. No bomb was discovered after a thorough search. The school day continued normally. 

Confrontation between ICE federal agents and man they were taking into custody leads to large police presence in Pittsburgh neighborhood

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) There was a large police presence in a neighborhood of Pittsburgh yesterday after a physical confrontation escalated between ICE federal agents and a man that they were taking into custody. Officials confirmed to WTAE that Pittsburgh police responded to the 400 block of Norton Street in Mount Washington following multiple 911 calls for an individual fighting with “unknown law enforcement officers” in the street. One video shows two ICE agents taking a man by the neck before throwing him into a railing on a porch and punching him before taking him into a vehicle. Medics responded to evaluate all of the parties who were involved in this incident and the scene was cleared by local police. No additional information about the incident has been released. 

Fire occurs at Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant in Allegheny County

(Photo Courtesy of WPXI-TV Pittsburgh, Posted on Facebook on December 17th, 2025)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) A fire broke out inside of Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant in Allegheny County last night. It happened along the 2300 block of Rochester Road. Photos from the scene showed fire officials extending a ladder to the top of the building. Allegheny County dispatchers told WTAE that no injuries were reported. The cause of this fire and the extent of the damage are unknown at this time.