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Charlotte G. Black (1931-2025)

Charlotte G. Black, 93, of Sewickley, formerly of Beaver, passed away on April 27th, 2025 at the Masonic Village of Sewickley.

She was born on July 18th, 1931, the daughter of the late Earl Glendenning, Sr., and Ella May Morgan Glendenning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Black, her brother, Earl Glendenning, Jr. and her son-in-law, Larry R. Anderson. She is survived by her daughters, Terry L. Alford of Zionsville, Indiana and Marjorie A. Anderson of Beaver, her grandchildren: Heather L. Duchscher, Jared Alford, Jennifer E. (Dan) Killinger, Kenneth Alford, Timothy W. Mack, Erin L. (Matthew) Ran and Kelley A. (Brian) Brummitt; along with thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Charlotte was active in her community, serving as an Elder, Sunday School teacher, and choir member with First Presbyterian Church of Midland  before being a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver. She was also a member at Deer Trails Country Club, Girl Scouts of America, and Community Bible Study, along with volunteering for many other organizations. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother.

Friends will be received on Saturday, May 10th, from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Beaver. A private interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to a charity of your choice.

 

Mark G. Miller (1974-2025)

Mark G. Miller, 50, passed away on May 4th, 2025. He was born in New Brighton on September 8, 1974, the son of Katherine “Kathy” Habbyshaw Miller, whom he currently resided with. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his cousin, Edward “Larry” (Tammy) Kuriger, of Ellwood City; and his pet, Bobby.

Mark spent the majority of his life living on College Hill in Beaver Falls. He was a graduate of both Beaver Falls High School and LaRoche College. Throughout Mark’s lifetime he held various positions, including being the owner of North East Candle Company. Most recently, he was employed at Gumpfs Garden Center. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church in Beaver.  A memorial service will be held Friday, May 9th, at 11 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Beaver, 252 College Avenue, Beaver, with Pastor Jeff Arnold officiating. Inurnment will be private at Beaver Falls Cemetery. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s name to First Presbyterian Church of Beaver. Professional Services and arrangements were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Jalin Clark (2005-2025)

Jalin Clark, 20, of Ambridge, passed away on May 4, 2025. He was born on March 3rd, 2005. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gilbert Davis, his cousin, Christopher Faiella and his maternal great-great-grandparents, Goliton and Maple Walker. He is survived by his loving parents, DeAunta’e and Megan Clark, his siblings: Ayreonna, Dakota, Teeghan, Kyler, and Kayden Clark; as well as his maternal grandmother, Linda Davis, his paternal grandparents, Marilyn Williams and Lonnie Clark and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of cherished friends.

Jalin was a graduate of Ambridge High School and a passionate football player from a young age. Most recently, he played semi-professionally for the Beaver County Arctic Bengals. He was a devoted member of New Hope Community Church, where he actively served in the Youth Ministry Program. Jalin also had a love for Pokémon and video games and was known for his humor, outgoing personality, and kind heart as the eldest brother in his family. Memorial contributions can be made in care to the funeral home.

A visitation for Jalin will be held on Friday, May 9th from 4-7 P.M. at New Hope Community Church, 592 Beaver Road, Ambridge. An additional visitation will take place on Saturday, May 10th, beginning at 10 A.M., followed by the funeral service at 11 A.M., also at New Hope Community Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Mary Alice Kemp (1928-2025)

Mary Alice Kemp, 96, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Rochester, passed away May 4, 2025 in the Good Shepherd Hospice, Forsythe House in Auburndale, Florida. She was born in Monaca on December 10th, 1928, the daughter of the late Frank E. and Erma Storm Reynolds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore E. Kemp, a grandson, Steven Kemp, two sisters, Bertha Williams and Flora Becker and four brothers, Edward, David, Richard and Herbert. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Theodore and Deborah Kemp of Hoschton, Georgia, Frank and Mary E. Kemp of Orlando, Florida and Howard and Beth Kemp of Winter Haven, Florida, as well as five grandchildren: Stacy, Teresa, James, Michael and Jennifer; along with five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was a retired employee with Giant Eagle in Rochester as Manager of the Deli Department. She was formerly employed with Shop ‘N Save in Ingomar, Pennsylvania. Mary was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rochester, a member of the Red Hat Society of St. Cloud, Florida and a member of OES, Woodlawn, Chapter 164. She was also a former volunteer of Give Kids The World Village of Kissimmee, Florida and the Retired and senior volunteer program of Osceola County, Florida.  Friends will be received on Saturday, May 10th from 1-3 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, where a service will follow at 3:30 P.M. Officiating will be Rev. Gregory S. Clagg. Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. The family wishes memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, to the Good Shepherd Hospice, George C. Forsythe Hospice House, https://www.chaptershealth.org/foundation/good-shepherd-hospice-donation/

Jeffrey Allen Skidmore (1955-2025)

Jeffrey Allen Skidmore, 69, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on May 1st, 2025. He was born in Greensboro, Pennsylvania on October 2nd, 1955, the son of the late Donald and Mary Shrader Skidmore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anita George Skidmore and two brothers, Daniel Shrader and Keith Skidmore. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Allen Skidmore Jr., his daughter, Alisha Key, his two sisters, Wanda Bezuk and Judy Clouse, his two sisters-in-law, Nancy Shrader and Sheila Skidmore, his ex-wife, Peggy Rodriguez, his three grandchildren, Malik Strickland, Jalisa Strickland and Justin Burchell-Skidmore, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jeffrey loved to be outside walking and going on adventures. In accordance with Jeffrey’s wishes, all services were private. Professional Services and arrangements have been entrusted to the CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 1133 Church Street Ambridge.

New funding model for three Pennsylvania universities is getting created and recommendations are being given for it

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – An historical marker at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., is seen on Feb. 21, 2023. Democrats advanced four gun-control bills in Pennsylvania’s state House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 26, after years of a virtual standstill on legislation amid a politically divided government. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper’s office, Topper announced the Performance-Based Funding Council unanimously adopted a report. The announcement came Monday which includes creating and recommending a new funding model for the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University and Temple University. The model is based on performance with each of the schools and Harrisburg as the locations for hearings. 

 

AAA East Central’s gas price report states steady gas prices in Western Pennsylvania this week at the gas pump

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, a woman pumps gas at a convenience store in Pittsburgh. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday, March 15, 2020, that gas prices could continue to fall as demand shrinks amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are steady in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.58 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The report states that at this time last year, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania was around $3.84. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.67. According to AAA East Central’s gas price report, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various Pennsylvania areas:

$3.393      Altoona
$3.673      Beaver
$3.598      Bradford
$3.500      Brookville
$3.641      Butler
$3.453      Clarion
$3.469      DuBois
$3.434      Erie
$3.638      Greensburg
$3.649      Indiana
$3.650      Jeannette
$3.660      Kittanning
$3.621      Latrobe
$3.643      Meadville
$3.607      Mercer
$3.529      New Castle
$3.575      New Kensington
$3.684      Oil City
$3.608      Pittsburgh
$3.388      Sharon
$3.666      Uniontown
$3.691      Warren
$3.599      Washington

SNAP benefits can be used at both Ambridge and Chippewa Township farmers’ markets

(File Photo of Produce you can find at a Farmers’ Market)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to officials from RiverWise, residents of Beaver County who get SNAP benefits can use EBT cards to get produce from the Chippewa Township farmers’ market. SNAP benefits were also approved by the USDA last season at the farmers’ market in Ambridge. The Chippewa United Methodist Church parking lot hosts the Chippewa market on Tuesdays from 3-6 p.m. The St. Mary’s Catholic Church parking lot hosts the Ambridge market on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m.

Center Township Police Department gives tips to be safe after recent break-ins for vehicles occur in the community there

(File Photo of a Center Township Police Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) Recent break-ins for vehicles around Center Township have been occurring and the Center Township Police Department is providing tips to be safe to prevent them from happening. The first is to go in your vehicle and get rid of all of your valuables. The second is to close windows and lock doors of your car. The third is whenever possible, park in an area that is well-lit. You can also contact the Center Township Police Department at 724-774-3329 for more information.

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. is one of two to host a press conference about how a Harrisburg garden helps the local community

(File Photo of Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from Senator Elder Vogel, Jr.’s office, Vogel and Rep. Emily Kinkead will host a press conference on Wednesday, May 7th at 10 a.m. The Capitol Hunger Garden in Harrisburg will host the event. The conference will focus on the topic of how the community of Harrisburg gets benefits from the Hunger Garden and the produce that is grown in it. Vogel, Kinkead and four other speakers will have speeches at the event.