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William C Denny, Sr. (1938-2024)

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 (Passed on December 10th, 2024)

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. (1950-2024)

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 (1971-2024)

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.

Fugitive charged with second degree murder arrested in Pittsburgh after being connected to a Minnesota shooting near a train, striking a female passenger multiple times

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from the United States Marshal Service in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, the announcement was made by U.S. Marshal Stephen Eberle that Theodore Jaymes, a fugitive, was arrested that same day with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, the Allegheny County Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals Office, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. The release states that Jaymes has been charged with second degree attempted murder after being connected to an incident in which a female was shot in the leg multiple times on the Light Rail train in Saint Paul, Minnesota close to both Western and University Avenues. The release also notes that Jaymes was arrested without an incident by members of the U.S. Marshal Service in Pittsburgh at the 5400 block of Baywood Street.

Doulas being provided to change maternal mortality for Black women in Pennsylvania

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(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) Nationwide, Black women face a maternal mortality rate three times higher than that of white women. To address this, Maternity Care Coalition is providing doulas to women in underserved rural areas in Pennsylvania. Jamiylah Miller says the Maternity Care Coalition’s Doula and Lactation program supports families from pregnancy to three months postpartum, helping during labor and delivery, pain management and adjusting to a newborn. However, some families who are not connected with a doula through community organizations like Maternity Care Coalition struggle with the cost of doula services. Miller says recent legislation now extends Medicaid coverage to help offset cost. Miller notes that their doula services are free to expecting families in the community. She advocates for more organizations to provide doula services to families facing financial barriers.

LaRoche University giving transfers from the Community College of Beaver County easier and less expensive ways to earn their bachelor’s degrees

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to a release from Brady Butler, the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Media Relations for LaRoche University in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, LaRoche University is offering students that transfer from CCBC to LaRoche an option to earn their bachelor’s degree. Butler states that those who have graduated from CCBC will only spend $500 each credit from a tuition discount of 40%. Butler also notes that there will be a quicker academic process for students with them being exempt from any education courses that are general, as well as students achieving more than 60 credits getting direct admission to the undergraduate programs offered by LaRoche, and both of these options will be given if students possess an associate degree from CCBC.

Ambridge Council announces promotion of two officers and update on Ambridge Borough building painting project worked on by Ambridge High School art students

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on December 12th, 2024 at 7:52 A.M.)

(Ambridge, PA) The Ambridge Council announced the promotion of two police officers as well as providing the updates on a painting project. The promotion of Isaac Jones went from part time to full time, starting on January 5th, 2025, to replace Nathan Swierkosz. Michael Longo also got promoted to start his position on January 14th, 2025. According to Borough Manager Mario Leone, Jamie Jo Orth’s Ambridge High School art students have begun painting the windows at the borough building and will finish the project next week.

The Cornerstone of Beaver County is hosting event to help and honor the homeless of Beaver County

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Rochester, PA) According to a release from the Cornerstone of Beaver County on Tuesday, the nonprofit organization will team up with the Beaver County Continuum of Care to host the Homeless Persons Memorial Day Ceremony, which will take place at Rochester Park across from the Beaver County Transit Authority Building at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 19th. This event is to give thanks to the homeless of the community and to honor those from that group who passed away. The release states that one homeless person from Beaver County passed away this year from a report and that the ceremony will help those present to help them next year, as well as providing both refreshments and information for resources during the event.

Beaver County Transit Authority announcing changes as the new year approaches

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) The Beaver County Transit Authority announced at a meeting on December 3rd that changes are eminent in which the first quarter of this year brought more people to travel on their buses. Each route will reduce from an hour and five minutes to simply an hour, while Route 3 will include a finish to the route at the homeless shelter of the Cornerstone of Beaver County. On January 6th of next year, options to go from one location to another will be offered in Midland thanks to the BCTA Connect service to go to Calcutta, Ohio two days earlier than desired or four hours before the traveler is picked up. Seniors and those with low-income will also be able to go to banks, offices for medical services, and grocery stores as well in the two vans that can carry seven passengers. The fare will also increase by one dollar more, from $2 to $3. People can also go from the regional park in Ambridge to the USA Pan Company in Crescent Township. Next summer, finalizeddetails can be expected, with transportation services for medical reasons happening near the start of 2026. Beaver Falls, Aliquippa, Rochester and Ambridge will be the sites that the BCTA are “piloting” during this initiative.