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Richard Kuniewicz (1940-2025)

Richard Kuniewicz, 85, of Baden, passed away at home on November 1st, 2025, with loving family by his side. He was born in Ambridge on April 18th, 1940, a son of the late Peter and Katherine (Durkolec) Kuniewicz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna, three brothers, Paul, John and Edward, three sisters, Jane Sinutka, Helen Bachor and Virginia Haitz. He is survived by his second wife, Mary Ellen, his son, Richard (Gina) Kuniewicz, two daughters, Jane (Chuck) Stadnik and Joanna (Brian) Schmidt, six grandsons, three granddaughters and two great- grandsons and a myriad of nieces and nephews.

Richard was a member of St Luke the Evangelist Church in Ambridge. His work life was spent as a machinist at H.R. Robertson, later Centra. He was a long-time member of the Baden American Legion Post 641 and Ambridge Eagles AERIE 1365.

All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Friday, November 7th from 4-8 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, November 8th, commencing at 11 A.M. Interment will follow in the Good Samaritan Cemetery.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Kuniewicz, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc by clicking here.

Lois M. Cascio (1942-2025)

Lois M. Cascio, 83, of Beaver, passed away on November 2nd, 2025.

She was born in Kiskiminetas Township on July 14th, 1942, the daughter of the late Russell and Jessie (Miller) Smeltzer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel I. Cascio, a step-daughter, June Cascio; and two stepsons, Cletus Bonner and Chester Bonner.

She is survived by her brother, Clair (Martha) Smeltzer; her devoted granddaughter, Christine (Bill) Bonner-DePaul, seven additional grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Lois was a 1960 graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Lois then went on to attend Garfield Business School. She was a member of Monacrest Free Methodist Church in Monaca, where she served as a steward. In 1979, she was awarded the W.M.S Community Missionary of the Year Award. She also was a caller for Contact.

Friends will be received on Friday, November 7th from 2 P.M.-6 P.M. and Saturday, November 8th from 10 A.M. until the time of services at 11 A.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. Rev. Colleen Carney will officiate.

Private interment will take place in Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lois’s name to the Monacrest Free Methodist Church, 995 Elmira Street, Monaca, PA 15061.

AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report: Gas prices decrease five cents in Western Pennsylvania this week

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are five cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.31 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The national average for a gallon of gas is $3.03, dropping two cents over the past week. The report states that at this time a year ago, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania was around $3.46 and the average price that you can expect for an unleaded gallon of gas here in Beaver County is about $3.36. 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:

$3.280      Altoona
$3.364      Beaver
$3.548      Bradford
$3.101      Brookville
$3.370      Butler
$3.040      Clarion
$3.202      DuBois
$3.081      Erie
$3.238      Greensburg
$3.301      Indiana
$3.402      Jeannette
$3.461      Kittanning
$3.288      Latrobe
$3.184      Meadville
$3.493      Mercer
$3.251      New Castle
$3.386      New Kensington
$3.319      Oil City
$3.364      Pittsburgh
$3.191      Sharon
$3.305      Uniontown
$3.599      Warren
$3.342      Washington

Man from Emsworth, Pennsylvania hits deer to crash vehicle in Cranberry Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that twenty-six-year-old Torian Leak of Emsworth, Pennsylvania caused a single-vehicle crash in Cranberry Township on Sunday. Leak was driving on I-76 West on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at 4:30 a.m. and hit a deer on that road. There were no injuries as a result of this crash.

Man from Frankfort, Illinois hits a deer crashing vehicle in New Sewickley Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that forty-eight-year-old Salih Ahmad of Frankfort, Illinois caused a single-vehicle crash in New Sewickley Township on Saturday. Ahmad was driving on I-76 East on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at 4:22 a.m. and hit a deer on that road. There were no injuries as a result of this crash. 

Man from Stuart, Florida hits a deer to crash vehicle in Big Beaver Borough

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Big Beaver Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia reported via release today that twenty-three-year-old Michael Schaeffer of Stuart, Florida casued a single-vehicle crash in Big Beaver Borough on Sunday. Schaeffer was driving on I-76 West on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at 1:33 a.m. and hit a deer on that road. There were no injuries as a result of this crash.

Penn State Beaver adds four new varsity sports for Fall 2026 academic/athletic season

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – The Nittany Lion logo taken before an NCAA college football game between Penn State and Delaware, Sept. 9, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) According to a recent release from Penn State Beaver Athletics, the Penn State Beaver Athletics Department announced the addition of four new varsity sports: men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s cross country and women’s cross country: with competition officially set to begin in the Fall 2026 academic/athletic season. The expansion underscores the commitment that Penn State Beaver has for providing opportunities for student athletes that are robust, strengthening its footprint for athletics, and enriching both engagement for its community and life on campus.

Man found guilty of killing teenager outside a Pittsburgh restaurant in 2021

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Howard Hawkins was found guilty yesterday of first-degree murder for killing eighteen-year-old Ahmir Tuli in the Strip District of Pittsburgh on February 21st, 2021. Tuli, an alumnus of North Hills High School, was shot to death four years ago outside of Tuli’s mother’s restaurant, the Preeti’s Pitt. Hawkins, who is also guilty of carrying a firearm without a license, faces a mandatory sentence of life in jail for the killing of Tuli. 

Pennsylvania nurse attacked at UPMC Altoona hospital

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Altoona, PA) An emergency room nurse from a UPMC hospital in Pennsylvania was flown to UPMC Presbyterian hospital in Pittsburgh over the weekend after police confirm he was violently attacked by a patient. According to a criminal complaint, forty-year-old Bradley Lloyd is facing numerous charges including aggravated assault, simple assault, and disorderly conduct after police said he attacked a hospital worker in the emergency room at UPMC Altoona hospital on Saturday. This happened just before 10 a.m. and the nurse, Travis Dunn, was unconscious and lying on the floor after Lloyd hit him in the head and the face. Police state Dunn had multiple injuries including a cracked skull, a brain bleed, and a broken tooth, among others. Lloyd surrendered to police after a taser was aimed at him. Court records show Lloyd is in the Blair County Prison and he was wanted out of Missouri on a probation violation. November 12th, 2025 is when a preliminary hearing will be for Lloyd.

Man shot to death during a house party in Duquesne

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Duquesne, PA) A man was shot to death during a house party in Duquesne early yesterday morning. This occurred just before 1 a.m. at a home along Crawford Avenue. According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner, the victim was later identified as 32-year-old Shawn O’Leary of Dravosburg. Officials have not determined the suspect or the motive behind this shooting yet. Anyone with information about this incident should call 1-833-ALL-TIPS.