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Caitlin Sue Foster (1995-2026)

Caitlin Sue Foster, 31, of Industry, passed away peacefully at her home on October 27th, 2026.

She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on October 13th, 1995, the daughter of Allan (Gloria) Foster and Donna Foster.

Caitlin was a 2014 graduate of Wellston High School and went on to further her education at Robert Morris University, graduating with the Class of 2022. She proudly worked alongside her father at Foster Automotive in Monaca, where she served as the office manager and was also a certified state inspection mechanic. Above all, she cherished the time she spent with her beloved son, Zedekiah. She also enjoyed reading, crafting, and working on paint-by-number projects. She had a special appreciation for the simple beauty of nature, especially the vibrant colors of fall, the peaceful beauty of winter, and the sight of eagles and cardinals.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Zedekiah, her fiancé, Jacob Fredericks, her grandmother, Sandra Foster, a stepbrother, Jeffrey Barker, her uncle, Tom (Cindy) Fannin, her aunt, Susan (Gary) Foster-Lehman, her cousins, Emily, Brett, and Sherry and two great-aunts, Linda Herholz and Evelyn Foster, along with extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ernest Foster and Ray and Ruth Fannin, and an uncle, Brian Foster.

Friends will be received on Friday, November 6th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, November 7th at 11 A.M. with Pastor Dennis Fox officiating, with friends being received from 9 A.M. until the service hour.

Interment will be private at Crown Hill Burial Park, 3966 Warren – Sharon Road, Vienna, Ohio.

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.

Mariners acquire relief pitcher Isaac Mattson from Pirates off waivers

(Caption for Photo: Pirates reliever Isaac Mattson pitches to the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani on Sept. 2, 2025, at PNC Park. Credit for Photo: (Christopher Horner | TribLive)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Seattle, WA) Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Justin Hollander announced yesterday that the Mariners have claimed right-handed relief pitcher Isaac Mattson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The thirty-one-year-old Mattson appeared in 38 games with the Pirates in 2026 and posted a 5.35 ERA (23 earned runs, 38.2 innings pitched), along with 18 walks, 36 strikeouts and a 1.60 WHIP. 

Pirates extend qualifying offer of $23.15 million, one year deal to second baseman Brandon Lowe

(Caption for Photo: Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe celebrates his RBI single against the Red Sox next to first base coach Tarrik Brock on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 at PNC Park. Credit for Photo: (Christopher Horner | TribLive))

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Pirates extended a qualifying offer of $23.15 million on a one-year contract to second baseman Brandon Lowe yesterday, which guarantees that the team will receive a compensatory draft pick if he opts to sign somewhere else in free agency.

The 32-year-old Lowe is a two-time MLB All-Star who the Pirates acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade on December 19th, 2025.

Lowe led the Pirates with 35 home runs, 96 RBIs, a .493 slugging percentage and an .824 OPS this season.

Lowe is the first player that the Pirates have extended a qualifying offer to since November 3rd, 2014, which was when both catcher Russell Martin and left-handed starting pitcher Francisco Liriano declined one-year deals for $15.3 million.   

Boil water advisory issued for Center Township after positive E. Coli test

(File Photo of the Center Township Municipal Center)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) A community in Beaver County is under a boil water advisory after a routine test showed E. Coli contamination. 

According to the Center Township Municipal Authority yesterday evening, a sample in the area of Township Road Garage and Wilhelm Drive tested positive for coliforms which included E. Coli. 

Four other samples were taken at other locations, but they did not have any coliforms. 

Residents are advised to boil all water for a minute and to let it cool before using it.  

Bottled water is also encouraged for brushing teeth, washing dishes, cooking, drinking and ice making.

Anyone that wants more information is encouraged to contact the Center Township Water Authority by calling 724-774-7766. 

Pa. State Police Cpl. Deemed “Sexually Violent Predator” Jailed for Using Work Computer to Create A.I. Pornography; Secretly Recorded Individuals

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal was sentenced to time in jail for a wide range of criminal conduct, which included using work computers to access A.I. tools to create pornography and for secretly filming and photographing individuals, and this included coworkers. 

Forty-year-old Stephen M. Kamnik pleaded guilty to 14 charges in all against him.

These were nine felonies and five misdemeanors and they included official oppression, receiving stolen property, sexual abuse of children and unlawful use of a computer.

A Montgomery County Judge sentenced Kamnik to 5 to 10 years in jail, followed by seven years of probation and deemed Kamnik a “sexually violent predator” yesterday, which means that Kamnik must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. 

Kamnik was also sentenced for using secured law enforcement and Commonwealth databases for possessing child sexual abuse material and for personal reasons.

According to the investigation, Kamnik created some of the material at Montgomery County barracks, on Commonwealth-owned devices.

An investigation conducted by the Internal Affairs Division of the Pennsylvania State Police and the Office of Attorney General revealed that Kamnik allegedly misused Commonwealth computer resources for his own personal sexual gratification for years, which included the creation of A.I.-generated pornography of numerous female citizens of Pennsylvania.

Kamnik’s cellphone and an external hard drive from his home revealed evidence that he also used a secured database, JNET, to obtain hundreds of photographs of women, which is in violation of JNET usage policies.

Among the materials that investigators found was an unlawfully recorded video of a Montgomery County magisterial district judge during a court proceeding, which Kamnik also edited for apparent lewd purposes.

Kamnik was also found possessing a stolen .22 caliber firearm during a search of his vehicle in January of 2025.

According to a release courtesy of the Pennsylvania General’s Office, Kamnik pleaded guilty to these charges in all:

  • Four felony counts of unlawful use of computer
  • Sexual abuse of children, a felony
  • Receiving Stolen Property (regarding a firearm), a felony
  • Unlawful duplication, a felony
  • Interception, disclosure or use of wire, electronic or oral communications, a felony
  • Criminal trespass, a felony
  • Misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy, official oppression, tampering with evidence, misapplication of entrusted property, and unlawful use of an audio or video device in court

This case was prosecuted by the Office of Attorney General’s Public Corruption and Child Predator Sections.

2026 November 3rd Election Day is here in Pennsylvania: Vote for your favorite candidates

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Today is Election Day in the state of Pennsylvania for the November 3rd general election.

The voting polls across the state will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for those in Beaver County and beyond to vote for their favorite candidates.

The election for Pennsylvania Governor features the current governor of Pennsylvania and incumbent Josh Shapiro running on the Democratic ticket against current Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity running on the Republican ticket against Ken Krawchuk running on the Libertarian ticket.

Those three are joined by the respective candidates for Lieutenant Governor of the state, Incumbent and current Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis on the Democratic ticket, against Jason Richey on the Republican ticket, against John Thomas on the Libertarian ticket.

Incumbent Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) will face off against current Beaver County Sheriff Tony Guy (R) for the spot to represent the 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.

The seat in the Senate’s 46th District is an election between incumbent Senator Camera Bartolotta (Republican) against Independent candidate Jodi Borello.

Beaver Falls native and Republican State Representative Roman Kozak and New Brighton native and Democrat Bradley Jacob “Jake” Young are seeking your votes to get the spot in the 14th Legislative District.

Brighton Township native and incumbent State Representative Joshua Kail (R) will go up against Democrat Sydney Speicher to seek your votes to get the spot in the 15th Legislative District.

Harmony Township native and Incumbent State Representative Robert Matzie (D) will go up against Center Township resident and Republican John Costanza to seek your votes to get the spot in the 16th Legislative District. John Costanza is also part of the ownership of Cesina’s Sausage Company in Aliquippa.

You can click here for the link to a website for Polling Place Information.

AAA: National Average Tumbles as Crude Oil Prices Decline

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

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are five cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $4.62 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. 

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped 14 cents over the past week to $4.16.

Crude oil prices are presently below $100 per barrel, and pump prices are reflecting this decline.

The national average for gas is 23 cents less than a month ago but $1.13 more than a year ago. 

The average price that you can expect for a gallon of regular unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $4.72.

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

$4.492      Altoona
$4.717      Beaver
$4.614      Bradford
$4.398      Brookville
$4.693      Butler
$4.447      Clarion
$4.486      DuBois
$4.636      Erie
$4.664      Greensburg
$4.568      Indiana
$4.647      Jeannette
$4.671      Kittanning
$4.664      Latrobe
$4.649      Meadville
$4.643      Mercer
$4.647      New Castle
$4.650      New Kensington
$4.729      Oil City
$4.666      Pittsburgh
$4.649      Sharon
$4.710      Uniontown
$4.689      Warren
$4.624      Washington

Daniel J. Bonarski (1947-2026)

Daniel J. Bonarski, 79, of Moon Township, passed away on October 29th, 2026 in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Warsaw, New York on April 24th, 1947, a son of the late Edward & Florence (Bekiel) Bonarski.

Daniel was a proud Marine that served during the Vietnam era. He earned degrees from both Paul Smith’s College of Forestry as well as SUNY Syracuse. He was employed by the US Postal Service for 30 years, first as a letter carrier then as architect engineer which took his family from Syracuse, New York to Memphis, Tennessee and eventually Pittsburgh, which was where he retired. He was an avid history buff who loved gardening, playing baseball, spending time with his family and being on his Christmas tree farm in western New York. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judith (Perreault) Bonarski, three children, Kathleen Gault (Robert) of Hopewell Township, Christine Bonarski-Kohan (Jacob) of Pittsburgh, Timothy Bonarski (Kimberly) of Tampa, Florida, five grandchildren: Haley Gault, Ayden Gault, Tyler, Thomas and Travis Bonarski; as well as his brother, Gary Bonarski.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 10th from 6-8 p.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11th at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1 Parish Place, Coraopolis. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 6715 E Arcade Road, Arcade, New York will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation  https://share.google/IKhBaZAAImdCdP060 (click here) and or The Gary Sinise Foundation https://share.google/7KaZkzgsEF3gGXm3n (click here).

Terry L. Ray (1946-2026)

Terry L. Ray, 80, of New Sewickley Township, passed away on October 31st, 2026 at Villa St. Joseph Baden. He was born in Columbiana, Ohio on February 25th, 1946, a son of the late Thelma Stanley Kersnick.

Terry was a retired Electrician with Montgomery County, Maryland.

He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Amy E. Ray and her husband Ed Cary, of New Sewickley Township, Mandee C. and Marcus Englert of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and Heather L. Ray, of Reston, Virginia, two grandchildren, Ashlynd and her husband Shane Miller of New Sewickley Township, and Peyton and her husband Stephen Zankel Kappas, of Aliquippa, two great-grandchildren, Hudsen and Charlie, and five brothers: Rob and Mickey Springer, and Paul, Tim, and Chris Kersnick; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Pete Springer.

Terry’s wish was to be cremated with no services.

All arrangements have been entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street, Rochester.

The family wishes memorial contributions be made to Boystown.org.

Tammy Jo Zirot (1961-2026)

Tammy Jo Zirot, 64, of Beaver Falls, passed away on November 1st, 2026, at her residence.

She was born in Beaver Falls on November 8th, 1961, a daughter of the late Lillian and Fredrich Zirot, Sr.

Tammy remained a lifelong resident of Beaver Falls, cherishing the close-knit community and the familiar surroundings that she held dear. She was retired from BCRC after 40 years of service.

She is survived by her brothers, Fred (Suzanne) Zirot and Peter Zirot, her sister, Geraldine Delefate, her loving care givers, Paul and Patty Ann Stephens, a special friend, John Knight and several cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Carole Kray, Julie Ducette and Patty Barnes, who cared for her for many years, along with her brother-in-law, Gene Barnes.

In accordance with Tammy’s family’s wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Corless Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.