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Richard Frankovic (1942-2026)

Richard Frankovic, 83, passed away on May 5th, 2026 at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on July 11th, 1942, a son of the late Elizabeth Birish and Edward Frankovic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerard Frankovic. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Frankovic, his brother, Edward J. (Beth) Frankovic, his sisters-in-law, Eleanor (John) Tomsic and Joyce (Richard) Tomsic, 11 nieces and nephews, 22 great nieces and nephews and 3 great great nieces and nephews.

Richard acquired his great love for the Lord and his religion from his family and his Catholic education; a love that he carried and exhibited throughout his life. He earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and a MS in Finance from Columbia University. Both served him well in his varied career in the pharmaceutical business. While working for American Cyanamid’s Lederle division in Pearl River, New York, he met his life partner, Loretta (Lorie) Tomsic. They married in 1976 and enjoyed a blessed life together polishing their successful careers; giving of their time to religious, family, community, and environmental endeavors; traveling extensively with dear friends and growing in their faith and love.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, May 28th, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls, with internment to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

One of the biggest joys in his life was his involvement in helping the poor through the St. Vincent de Paul Society; a giving of himself that he avidly pursued during the 25 years of his retirement.

He would want to be remembered in prayer and if you desire, through a thoughtful donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Conference; 24 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Frankovic, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Lion Pride Discount Card Available to support New Brighton Area School District

(File Photo of the New Brighton Borough Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) You can support the programs, students and teachers of the New Brighton Area School District with the new Lion Pride Discount Card. It is only $10 and is packed with savings from local businesses through April 30th, 2027.

The cards are a great way to support the New Brighton PTO while saving money at your favorite local spots. You can get one for just $10 at the New Brighton Borough Municipal Building or you can call/text (724) 549-3298 to make other purchase arrangements. According to a release from the City of New Brighton, your Lion Pride Discount Card includes discounts and special offers from these participating businesses:

 

  • Frontier Falls Mini Golf – BOGO mini golf round
  • Royal Castle Consignment – 5% off, 10% off for Military, Police, Fire, Medical & Teachers
  • Treasure Box Nutrition & Treats – 10% off (excludes local vendors)
  • Kopicko’s Pizza – 10% off $10 or more
  • Bullseye Brewing Company – 10% off merchandise
  • Dairy Queen Grill & Chill – Multiple food and dessert offers at Rochester & Beaver locations
  • PJ’s Deli & Catering – $5 off $25+ hot foods or catering, or free dessert with $14+ dinner purchase
  • Judy’s Jimmies – 10% off $10 or more
  • BlastZone Fun Park – BOGO mini golf round
  • Pappy’s Handcrafted Candles – 10% off $25+ in store (excludes consignment)
  • Al’s Pizza – $2 off any tray of pizza (24 cut)
  • Brown Bear Bread Co – 10% off
  • Fun Fore All – BOGO mini golf round
  • Artsy Doodle – $5 off
  • The Big Sno – 10% off (Patterson stand only)
  • Slurp-N-Burst Boba Tea – $1 off small boba tea
  • Quality Time & Carry Out – 10% off (excludes catering & buffet)
  • Golden Goose Shoppe – 15% off (excludes vendors)
  • El Paso Mexican Grill – $5 off $35 or more (dine-in only at Chippewa location and excludes alcohol)
  • Beaver County YMCA – 15% off birthday parties
  • Two Rivers Olive Oil Company – 10% off oils and balsamics
  • Bradys Run Grille & Guesthouse – $2.50 off $10+ (one discount per check)
  • Hallowed Grounds Coffee Roasterie – Free 12 oz. drip coffee with 1 pound purchase
  • Sims Bowling Lanes – Buy 2 games, get 1 free valid Mon.-Thur. (1 bowler per card)
  • Siget Window Cleaning – 10% off first cleaning

Ohio man not charged after crashing his vehicle in New Sewickley Township

(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Sewickley Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia said a 53-year-old Lisbon, Ohio man was not injured after a crash in New Sewickley Township on Saturday. 

Police identified the driver as Terry Morris. 

According to state police, Morris was driving westbound on Interstate 76 around 9:30 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle left the right side of the roadway, struck a guide rail, and continued down an embankment before hitting a tree. 

Police said no injuries were reported. 

Ahead of May 19th, 2026 primary elections, Pennsylvania group boosts voter education

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Chester County, Pa., election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa., Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Reported by Danielle Smith, Keystone News Service

(Harrisburg, PA) As the primary election fast approaches, there’s a push for more voter education in the Keystone State. More than 8 million registered voters have the opportunity to cast ballots in the May 19th election. Amy Widestrom with the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania says the voter registration deadline has passed. Whether or not you’ve taken that step, she reminds voters that Pennsylvania holds closed primaries, meaning only those registered as Democrats or Republicans are eligible to vote. Widestrom points out that this is an issue the League has been working on for a long time, by trying to convince policymakers to open up the primaries.

Ohio woman injured after hitting deer with her vehicle in Big Beaver Borough

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Big Beaver Borough, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Gibsonia said a 26-year-old Girard, Ohio woman was injured after a crash in Big Beaver Borough on Friday. 

Police identified the driver as Jessica Bagdassarian. 

According to state police, Bagdassarian was driving westbound on Interstate 76 around 6:30 p.m. when a deer entered the roadway. She was unable to avoid the animal and struck it with her vehicle. 

She was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately known. 

Jean M. Lloyd (1936-2026)

Jean M. Lloyd, 89, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Manor with family by her side on May 7th, 2026, after a long decline in health. She was born on July 15th, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilson and Marie McClure, her brother, Gilson McClure II, her son, Jeff Lloyd II, and her grandson, Jeff Lloyd III. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul Jefferson Lloyd, her sister-in-law, Penny McClure, her daughter, Essie (Chris) Commers, her daughter in law, Lori Kennedy Lloyd, her grandsons, Brandon (Sam) Lloyd and Tom Commers and her great grandson, Oliver Lloyd.

Jean grew up in Brighton Township, graduating from Beaver High School and Wilson College. In 1960 she married Paul Lloyd and, after a brief time in Ohio, they returned to Beaver. She loved spending time with her family and was a kind, delightful friend and neighbor to everyone she met. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver. She sang in the choir and served in Hodge Band. She worked 20 years for the Beaver County Times in Ad Service and Proofreading before retiring.

Jean was happiest outside. She was an avid gardener, growing vegetables and flowers which she shared with all. She loved all creatures and had a soft spot for cats, of which there were many. She was athletic and curious and enjoyed any adventure that took her into the wider world whether it was golfing, canoeing or strolling through a beautiful meadow. The natural world was sacred to her and she was tender toward the most vulnerable among us. She had a quick wit, loved a good laugh and wasn’t afraid to be silly. Though she was thrifty to the core, her playful, creative spirit and service to others brought a life of abundance which blessed everyone who knew her.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 18th from 2-4 p.m. at the Beaver Station Cultural and Event Center, 250 East End Avenue, Beaver. Special thanks to Franciscan Manor and Good Samaritan Hospice for their compassionate care in the last four months of Jean’s life. Memorials preferred to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc, 333 Third Street, Beaver.

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

Wayne H. “Buddy” Meyers, Jr. (1959-2026)

Wayne H. “Buddy” Meyers, Jr., 67, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on May 6th, 2026 in his home.

He was born in Penn Hills on March 16th, 1959, the son of the late Wayne H. Meyers, Sr. and Helen Meyers. He is survived by his fiancée, Janet Nagy, his children, Rebecca (Brock Bowles) and Joseph (Mya Yates), his grandson, Bastion Bowles, his stepdaughters, Sara and Mary Nagy, his step granddaughter, Paisley Borsuk, his sisters: Barbara (Allen) Lockard, Nancy (Paul) Feight, Judy Brown and Amy (James) Seroky; along with several nieces and nephews.

Wayne lived a full life filled with family, music, outdoors, baseball, hockey, his best four-legged friend Bandit, and his newest passion for astrophotography.

There will be no visitation for Wayne. However, a celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Melva C. Krupa (Passed on May 4th, 2026)

Melva C. Krupa, 83, passed away on May 4th, 2026, at her residence in Potter Township, leaving behind a life that was as warm, witty, and wonderfully mischievous as anyone who ever knew her could remember.

She was born and raised in Ellwood City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin L. and Ladydot Butler, as well as two sisters and a brother. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Stanley C. Krupa, her daughter, Suzanne Stillwagon, her son, Keith Krupa and his wife, Remilie, her grandson, Khristensen Krupa and his wife, Selena and numerous nieces and nephews who were fortunate enough to know her presence and her unforgettable personality.

After her husband Stanley’s discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966, the couple moved to Beaver County, where she started a family and a reputation for being the kind of woman who could make an ordinary day feel like a punchline with excellent timing. Melva lived with a heart that seemed to believe in kindness, laughter, and the occasional harmless prank. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting and gardening, both of which suited her perfectly, because she had the patience to create something beautiful and the stubbornness to keep it alive. She also loved vacationing at the beach in Nags Head, North Carolina, a place that clearly held a special place in her heart. One of the memorable quotes associated with her was, “She will see everyone in Nags Head, N.C.,” which sounds less like a statement and more like a cheerful warning from someone who knew she had plans to keep an eye on everybody. She was also a devoted daily shopper, making regular stops at either Giant Eagle or Walmart, which is the sort of dependable routine that says a great deal about a person. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect antiques. Melva collected practical errands and turned them into a social event. She welcomed any stray animal, and she welcomed any animal her daughter Suzanne brought home, which means her household was likely one part home and one part open-door policy for creatures with no better plan. That kind of generosity was simply who she was. She gave freely, loved deeply, and never seemed to out of room for one more person, one more pet, or one more joke. Her sense of humor was tremendous. She loved to play tricks on family members. If laughter is a form of love, then she loved her people loudly.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 12th for a service at 1 P.M. at the Locust Grove Cemetery Chapel in Ellwood City. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Alice May Vogler (1938-2026)

Alice May Vogler, 87, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on May 9th, 2026, at Concordia Villa St. Joseph of Baden. She was born in North Sewickley Township on July 21st, 1938, a daughter of the late Charles Clifford Vogler and Vesta Anna Miller Vogler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy Vogler and Ronald Vogler, four sisters: Ellen Teets, Minnie Riddle, Nancy Vogler, and Mary Vogler; as well as one niece, Kathy Vogler Madigan. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Carol Vogler, three nieces, Janice Teets, Michelle Landsbaugh, and Lisa Tritt, and five nephews: James Riddle, Randal Vogler, Dennis Teets, Scott Teets, and Kevin Teets. She is also survived by one aunt, Dolores McDanel, and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Alice was a member of the Brush Run Global Methodist Church in Beaver Falls and worked at the McGuire Memorial Home in New Brighton. Friends will be received on Friday, May 15th from 3 P.M. until the time of service at 7 P.M. in the CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, with her pastor, Dr. Gary Bailey officiating. Private burial will take place in Concord Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank all the staff at Villa St. Joseph for the care that was given to Alice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brush Run Methodist Church, 1216 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, or to the Activities Dept. of Villa St. Joseph in Baden, 1030 State Street Baden, PA 15005.

Christopher Eakles (1979-2026)

Christopher Eakles, 46, of Aliquippa, passed away unexpectedly on May 9th, 2026 at his home. He was born in Rochester on June 30th, 1979, a son of Lila Ann (Welsh) and Ray Eakles Jr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his three children, Harley (Derek Scott) Eakles, Skylar Eakles, and Logan Eakles, his brother, Ray Newton (Maria Brown) Eakles III, his grandchildren, Analeia Smith and Windham Scott, his step-siblings, Cassandra Green, Kimberly Dawn Baxter, and Brandon Green, his nieces: Madison Rae Eakles, Lila Eileen Eakles, Lacey Brown, and Trinity Gourley, his uncle, Anthony Wayne Welsh, a friend whom he looked at as a brother, Tim Bradley, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Christopher proudly served his country in the United States Army and carried that same strength, dedication, and resilience throughout his life. He was also a hardworking grinder at Shasta Inc.

He was the kind of person who filled ever room with energy, laughter, and love. He had a larger-than-life personality and a heart that matched. Family meant everything to him, and he made sure the people he loved felt it whether through his booming laugh, his unforgettable bear hugs, or simply being there when needed.

Chris truly lived life out loud. He loved loud music, horror movies, and spending time outdoors. Some of his happiest moments were spent fishing, sitting around bonfires, and enjoying the simple peace of nature. He also loved food and took great pride in making his chili, which became a favorite comfort meal for everyone.

Deeply creative and artistic, Chris had a natural talent for art. He appreciated beauty in all forms and used his creativity to bring joy to himself and those around him. Whether he was making people laugh, sharing stories around a fire, or creating something meaningful through art, Chris left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, May 13th, from 5 P.M. until the time of a service at 7 P.M., at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 3rd Avenue, New Brighton, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Chris will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Christopher Eakles, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.