Steven Robert Guthrie (1959-2026)

Steven Robert Guthrie, 67, of Darlington Township, passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2026 at AHN Beaver surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Ellwood City on July 15th, 1959, a son of the late Robert L. and Katherine (Fox) Guthrie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rudy Guthrie, his nieces, Heaven Myers and Shawna Miller and his nephews, Terry Foley and Dustin Dubbert.

Throughout his life, Steve was a hardworking man of many talents and truly a jack of all trades. He worked at Treharne’s Training Center in Negley, Ohio, where he shared his passion for horses as a skilled horse handler and equestrian specialist. He also proudly served his community as a firefighter in Koppel, where he served as chief for many years demonstrating his willingness to help others in their times of need.

As the owner of Shields Personal Care Home, he dedicated himself to caring for others and treating their loved ones like family. Above all, he absolutely adored his own family, who meant the world to him. He loved to sing and was known for his wonderful sense of humor, always bringing laughter and smiles to those around him. He was truly one of a kind, a remarkable man with a caring heart whose kindness, laughter, and love will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 10 years, Jennifer Hutchinson, his children: Michael Guthrie, Crystal (Christian) Mahoney, Stacy (Alan) Guthrie, Stephanie (Michael) Guthrie, Robert “Bobby” (Marlyn) Guthrie, Mark (Maria) Hutchinson and Ashley (Kyle) Harvey; as well as his sixteen beloved grandchildren with one on the way, two great-grandchildren, his siblings: Linda (Patrick) Foley, Cheryl (Jack) Sensanbaugher, his twin Robin (Dave) Dubbert, Lona (Jer) Myers, Amber Giambrone, Eric (Terry) Guthrie, Tamera Guthrie, Bobby Guthrie and Irene Guthrie; along with a gaggle of nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Thursday, October 29th from 2-4 P.M. and 6 P.M. until the time of the blessing service at 8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit the flower store of the Gabauer Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services by clicking here.

Gail A. Eberst (1964-2026)

Gail A. Eberst, 62, of Conway, passed away on October 23rd, 2026, in West Penn Hospital.

She was born in Pittsburgh on February 29th, 1964, a daughter of the late Melvin and Carol Kerr Wilfong.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lena Hoffman.

She is survived by her loving husband, Karl Eberst and three brothers, Anthony (Patty) Wilfong, Scott Wilfong and Jamie Wilfong.

Gail was a cook for many years and she loved playing bingo and going to Mountaineer Casino, shopping every Friday, and frequenting Das Dutch Haus in Columbiana, Ohio.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 28th from 3-7 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, October 29th at 10 A.M.

Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery.

Patricia Ann Weber (1949-2026)

Patricia Ann Weber, 77, of New Brighton, passed away on October 25th, 2026.

She was born on September 19th, 1949.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert “Bob” Weber, a son, Thomas (Lori) Weber, a daughter, Darlas Weber, grandchildren, Janna Weber (Marvin Reed), Zachary Shanor, and Thomas Weber Jr., her great-grandchild, Jaxon Weber-Reed, her sister-in-law, Kelly West and her sons, Wayne and James West.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers, Joey, David, and Charlie West, and her best friend, Lois Reed.

Patricia was the first female firefighter in the Fallston Volunteer Fire Department. She also was a police dispatcher at the New Brighton Area Police Department for close to 13 years. She loved to play Bingo and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, October 28th from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of her arrangements.

Private burial will be held at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

York, Pennsylvania man apprehended for spraying two women with gas from the gas pump at an Ambridge gas station

(File Photo of Handcuffs)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) A man from York, Pennsylvania is being held in the Beaver County Jail without bond after police say that he took a pump out of the tank of a woman’s car as she was getting gas and sprayed her and another woman with gasoline. 

Police arrested Shamar Lewallen on Saturday at the Ambridge Express Marathon station on Merchant Street at around 7 p.m. for reports of a man and woman that were fighting. 

Officers arrived and said they had two women and a man at gunpoint, and one of the women had a gun. 

Police state that a woman fired a “warning shot” inside the store after Lewallen chased her back inside and was pushing and grabbing her. 

Police noted that the two women had entered the station to pay for fuel and observed that Lewallen “wasn’t acting right” and was crying before the attack.

The women told investigators that Lewallen said he wanted to kill someone. 

After the women walked outside to pump gas, police confirm that Lewallen left the store and confronted the women.

He then removed the fuel nozzle from the vehicle of the women and sprayed both women with gasoline. 

The two women ran back into the building, and police affirmed that Lewallen chased them and was grabbing and pushing one of them. 

Police found out that one of the women grabbed a windshield squeegee and hit him to try to get him to stop. 

The woman who was being chased pulled out a gun and fired a warning shot into the ground, which sent the bullet ricocheting into the bottom of a display shelf. 

Lewallen is being held in the Beaver County Jail without bond and police advise that he is a threat to the public. 

Roman Kozak Hosting his 2026 Veteran Appreciation Breakfast at the Air Heritage Aviation Museum

(File Photo of State Representative Roman Kozak)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver Falls, PA) State Representative Roman Kozak is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, November 10th at the Hangar of the Air Heritage Aviation Museum.  

Kozak is inviting veterans of the 14th Legislative District to thank them for their service with a warm meal and conversation ahead of the Veterans Day holiday.

Those that would like to attend must register by Friday, October 30th and you can RSVP for this event by calling 724-847-1352 or by visiting RepKozak.com/Events.

AHN Allegheny General Hospital Welcomes Emmy-Winning Drama Series THE PITT Back for Season 3 Filming

(Caption and Credit for Photo: Noah Wyle accepts the Emmy for lead actor in a drama for “The Pitt” during the 2026 Emmy Awards. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Actor Noah Wyle and the cast of the Emmy-winning HBO Max medical drama “The Pitt” are back at Allegheny General Hospital to film the third season of the show. 

Even though most of “The Pitt” is filmed in Burbank, California on a set that is designed to look like Allegheny General Hospital, the show is back in the Steel City this week to film exterior scenes on the helipad and in front of entryways.   

The drama stars Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch and portrays the modern look at the heroes of the frontline in a hospital in Pittsburgh. 

Two siblings holding fourth donation drive at Little Free Library in Aliquippa

(File Photo of the Little Free Library of Aliquippa)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Two siblings that help at the Little Free Library of Aliquippa have organized a donation drive for their community for the fourth year.

According to a Facebook post on Sunday from that library, the siblings will collect “items for both adults and children, like used and gently used coats, gloves, hats, scarves, new socks and blankets, winter clothing like hoodies, leggings, jeans, sweats, boots and non-perishable Thanksgiving foods.”

This year’s distribution is set for Sunday, November 8th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Little Free Library of Aliquippa.

They are accepting donations through October 31st at these local participating businesses and organizations: 

  • City Hall in Aliquippa 
  • Don’s Deli – Eatery & Market 
  • Strick Hoops 
  • B.F. Jones Memorial Library 
  • Chippewa Branch Library and Outreach Services  
  • Arcadia Gymnastics & Tumbleweeds Arcadia Gymnastics 
  • Pizza Joe’s Beaver  
  • Artsy Doodle Craft Studio  
  • Old Crow Coffeehouse  
  • Shear Distinction by Jakki LLC  
  • Country Strong Performance & Fitness  
  • Ryerson Steel 
  • Mac’s Donuts  
  • Saints Peter & Paul School  
  • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School & Church  
  • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 

 

Pittsburgh music legend Donnie Iris dies at 83

Credit for Photo: (Courtesy of Tim Robbibaro/ For the Post Gazette)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh music legend Donnie Iris passed away yesterday at the age of 83, according to a former bandmate.  

Iris had been diagnosed with cancer shortly following his sold-out show to celebrate his 80th birthday in 2023.  

Iris canceled several shows before later returning to the stage.  

He continued to perform until he announced his retirement from performing live earlier this month after a show at Citizens Live at The Wylie on September 28th.  

Iris earned a gold record for writing and singing  with the Jaggerz on the No. 1 song “The Rapper.” 

After he joined Wild Cherry, he met Mark Avsec. 

The two founded Donnie Iris & The Cruisers in 1979 and they recorded the album “Back On The Streets,” and that album had the hit song “Ah! Leah!”   

Iris was dubbed the “new king of cool” by a reviewer after a show in 1980, and the follow-up album “King Cool” was born from that name.  

That album had songs “Love Is Like A Rock,” “My Girl,” and “That’s The Way Love Ought To Be.” 

Donnie Iris & The Cruisers toured with acts like Bon Jovi, Foreigner, Hall & Oates, Joan Jett, Journey, and Loverboy during their time as a band.

AAA: National Average Continues to Fall; Crude Oil Keeps Climbing

(Credit for Photo: Photo Provided with Release Courtesy of AAA East Central)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are two cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $4.68 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is a penny lower this week at $4.28.

This drop is fueled by the transition to winter-blend gas, which is cheaper to produce and it costs less for consumers.

However, crude oil prices that are high are preventing steep declines that are at the pump. Currently,

The price for a barrel of crude oil is currently more than $100 per barrel amid instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

This month is poised to set a record as the most expensive October ever in terms of gas prices after similar records set in August and September of 2026.

The report also states that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas here in Beaver County is $4.78.

According to a release from AAA East Central and AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline this week in various Pennsylvania areas:  

$4.462      Altoona
$4.780      Beaver
$4.643      Bradford
$4.486      Brookville
$4.774      Butler
$4.519      Clarion
$4.575      DuBois
$4.697      Erie
$4.726      Greensburg
$4.654      Indiana
$4.717      Jeannette
$4.669      Kittanning
$4.761      Latrobe
$4.682      Meadville
$4.686      Mercer
$4.704      New Castle
$4.710      New Kensington
$4.799      Oil City
$4.715      Pittsburgh
$4.662      Sharon
$4.770      Uniontown
$4.765      Warren
$4.656      Washington