(File Photo of a work zone, name of caption of photo: PennDOT, PSP, PTC, Construction Industry Highlight National Work Zone Awareness Week)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Allegheny County, PA) PennDOT announced that the Grand Avenue ramp to I-79 going north will be closed weather permitting on Saturday, December 14th. Work to repair decks on the ramp will take place from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day. The traffic also will take a detour during this closure.
(File Photo: Source Photo: Norfolk Southern Railroad ceo Alan Shaw speaks during an interview Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Midland, PA) According to a release on Thursday from Terrence Smith, the CEO of The Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School, it was announced that the Midland school received a grant of $20,000 from Norfolk Southern Corporation. Smith notes that the money will go to a new welding lab that will help students to use hands-on learning for the technical education path of courses that the school provides Smith also states that the grant comes along with two Norfolk Southern initiatives started last year to encourage community needs and safe living. These programs are the Safety First Grant Program and the Thriving Communities Grant Program.
(File Photo of Center Township Police Car)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Center Township, PA) Center Township is looking for more police officers that can work part-time, and today is the final day for those to get their application. If you are at least nineteen years old and have finished Act 120 training with a validated license for a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania, you can be eligible. Applications are at the Center Township Municipal Building from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and must be completed and returned by 4 p.m. on April 3rd, 2025.
(File Photo of Conway Fire Department and Truck)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) The fire chief of Conway is no longer in his position. Daniel Bryne was removed after an overwhelming vote was taken by members of the department. According to sources, Bryne still came to events held by his department even though he had been suspended. Bryne took his resignation at first and then returned. Bryne then accepted his suspension and did not take it seriously. The Conway Fire Department now has a new chief and assistant chief after this move was taken.
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published December 12, 2024 1:11 P.M.
(Beaver, Pa) The Beaver County Commissioners held their public meeting Thursday morning at the County Courthouse. A proclamation was given to congratulate Rose Sutter for 45 years of service in Beaver County through the Beaver County Transit Authority.
A second proclamation was approved as well declaring December 21st, 2024 as Local Homeless Persons Memorial Day in Beaver County. Members of the Beaver County Continuum of Care and others were present to thank the Commissioners for the proclamation and they noted that 2 local people died while homeless in the past year.
Sheriff Tony Guy made an announcement that the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office was reviewed by the State Accreditation Program. Jim Adams, PA Chief of Police Accreditation Program Coordinator, went on to say that the Sheriff’s Office went through a two year program to be reviewed on 370 best practices. The State awarded accreditation to the Sheriff’s Office for a status of three years.
Also announced were the Courthouse Holiday closures, which will be December 25th, 26th, and January 1st.
Betty Jane (Mancini) Bernola, 88, of Aliquippa, passed away on December 10th, 2024.
She was born on January 21st, 1936 in Aliquippa Hospital, the daughter of the late Nicola and Marietta (Gargaro) Mancini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Cornell and her brother, Patrick Mancini. She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Susan Bernola, three grandchildren, Brandi and Anthony Budris, Brandon and Britney Bernola and Brett and Whitney Bernola; five great grandchildren: Afton, Amzey, Luca, Luella and Rayna; nephew, Frank (Joni) Perilli, sister-in-law, Elsie, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Betty worked at Young’s Drugstore in Aliquippa, which is where she met her husband, Cornell. In 1954, she married the love of her life and they were married for almost 70 years. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Her family was everything to her and she spent her life taking care of them. She was also a member of St. Titus Church of Aliquippa.
In her younger years, Betty enjoyed her casino trips and then later in life, her scratch tickets.
The family would also like to give a special thanks to the staff at Harmony Haus and Three Oaks Hospice for their kindness and care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., of Aliquippa. Services were entrusted to Our Lady of Fatima Church of Aliquippa.
William C. Denny Sr., 86, of Moon Township, passed away on December 11th, 2024.
He was born in Sewickley on November 14th, 1938, a son of the late Louis and Florence Davidson Denny. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Denny, a son, William Denny Jr., and a niece, Rachel. He is survived by his daughter Lisa (Richard) Trapizona, three grandchildren, Marissa & Sarah Trapizona & Joshua Walker, sister, Beverly Lang, two nieces, Lori & Kim, and a good friend of the family, Dave Dascanio.
William enjoyed spending time with his family and going to Tennessee as well as the Clarion River Lodge.
In accordance with William’s request, there will be no public visitation.
Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 20th, at 10:30 A.M. in St. James Catholic Church of Sewickley. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery.
Agnes Maiuro, 81, of Baden, passed away on December 10th, 2024, in Jefferson Hospital. She was born in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene Hampton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Maiuro, her son, Salvatore Maiuro, her sisters, Patricia (Boris) Telep and Irene (Al) Pavlick, and a brother, Thomas Hampton.
She is survived by her daughter, Marie (Fred Nardei) Maiuro, her son, Edward Maiuro, her brother, Joseph (Elaine) Hampton, her sister-in-laws, Diane Hampton and Sally (John) Stone, her brother-in-law, Alfred (Jean) Maiuro, numerous nieces and nephews who she cherished dearly and her beloved pets Abby and Gracie.
Agnes lived most of her life in New Jersey, but relocated to be closer to her daughter, in the Pittsburgh region, when she retired. She was widowed at a young age, and raised her 3 children on her own, while working as a registered nurse and teacher of the deaf. In her retirement years, she enjoyed quilting with her many friends in several quilting groups. She sang in multiple choirs where she regularly attended church and served on the board of the Baden Library. A self-proclaimed “Jersey Girl,” Agnes was known for being open and honest about her thoughts.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, December 14th, from 1-3 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a Blessing Service will follow at 3 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Agnes’ name to the Susan G. Koman Foundation and Planned Parenthood.
William C. Angel, Jr, 74, passed away on December 6th, 2024. He was born at Rochester Hospital, on March 12th, 1950, a son of the late William and Sara (Harlacher) Angel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David P. Angel. He is survived by his brothers, John Angel of Ross Township and James (Amy) Angel of Fairfax, Virginia, a niece, Elizabeth J. (Tiona) Angel of Atlanta, Georgia and four nephews: William B. Angel of Arlington, Virginia, David M. Angel, Paul H. Angel and Peter J. Angel, all from Fairfax, Virginia.
William was a lifelong resident of Baden, living in the house his grandfather, Elmer P. Angel, built. In his last few years, he resided in Harmony Haus in Ambridge, where he received excellent loving care.
William possessed a great love for music. He played drums and piano, in addition to singing in the choir. He also enjoyed spending his mornings at McDonald’s, hanging out with his friends who called themselves, “The Philosophers.”
William graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, with a degree in Political Science. During his working years, he worked at Reeves Bank, Mellon Bank, and Tuscarora Plastics. His real passion, however, was preaching as a lay Lutheran supply pastor who would lead services when other pastors were unavailable.
Family and friends will be received on Monday, December 16th, from 4-6 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, followed by a Funeral Service on Tuesday, December 17th, at 10 A.M., in New Hope Lutheran Church, 200 2nd Avenue, Freedom. Burial will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park of Rochester.
Jason Scott Roberts, 53, of Baden, passed away on December 10th, 2024.
He was born on April 9th, 1971, a son of Ruth and Dwight Roberts. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward H. and Gladys M. Roberts, and Paul J. and Vivian H. Beck.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Kevin (McKay) Roberts and Shana (Jonas) Shearer, and his nephew, Tyler, along with his nieces Maive and Maelynn.
Jason had a passion for listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd and enjoyed working on cars and trucks. He had a knack for fixing things and was always willing to help others. He also cherished the time spent with his beloved pet, Lily.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.