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William G. “Bill” Beck (1949-2025)

William G. “Bill” Beck, 75, of Youngstown, formerly of Ohioville, passed away unexpectedly on February 2nd, 2025.
He was born in Rochester on March 30th, 1949, the son of the late Leonard and Marion Barnes Beck. He is survived by his beloved wife of thirteen years, Kathy, his sister and brother-in-law, Molly and Brad Keresty, his nephew, Sam and his pets, Addison and Riley. William was an avid football fan, specifically for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor and his gregarious nature.

In accordance with William’s wishes, no public services were held.

Internment will take place at Highland Cemetery.
Professional arrangements were entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Naomi E. Wagner (1927-2025)

Naomi E. Wagner, 97, of Economy Borough, passed away on February 1st, 2025 at UPMC Shenango.
She was born in Sewickley on July 8th, 1927, a daughter of the late Wayne C. and Florence Earle Irion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Lester R. Wagner, her infant daughter, Jill Wagner, her grandsons, Jeffrey and Andrew Foster, her brother, William Irion, her sister-in-law, Charlotte Irion and her daughter-in-law, Cindy Wagner.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Wagner, her daughters, Patti Foster Ruskin and Penny (Joseph) Sherman, her grandchildren, Michael (Tiffany) Sherman and Tom Sherman and her great-grandchildren, Ella, Colt, Carter and Kennedy Sherman.

Naomi graduated from Ambrdige High School and worked in the business office at Bell Telephone. In her spare time, she enjoyed dancing, reading, and spending time at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan. She was also a member of Park Presbyterian Church of Beaver, having formerly worshipped at Rehoboth Lutheran Church of Economy.
In accordance with Naomi’s wishes, all services were private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
If you wish to make a memorial contribution in memory of Naomi, please direct to Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce Street, Beaver, PA 15009.

Timothy Youngman (1961-2025)

Timothy Youngman, 63, passed away unexpectedly on January 19th, 2025.

He was born on October 6th, 1961, and he grew up in Beaver County. He was a loving father to his two sons, Gabriel Marsh and Andrew Marsh.  He was an amazing husband to Amber Marsh for 27 years. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Robert Madder and his wife Judy Madder. He also had one niece, Kristi Madder, and two nephews, Dr. Ryan Madder and Justin Madder.

Timothy was a great role model to his kids. He spent quality time with Gabriel and Andrew and taught them important life lessons. Timothy had a passion for sports.  He avidly watched football, hockey, baseball, NASCAR, and IndyCar. He shared his passion with Gabriel and never missed a practice or football game. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter at the Rochester Fire Department. Timothy had a love for music. Classic Rock was his favorite to which he left with both of his sons. He also loved attending all the Beaver County car cruises with his sons. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

Barry Lee Brown (1941-2025)

Barry Lee Brown, 83, passed away on February 3rd, 2025. He was born on October 31st, 1941, a son of the late Clarence and Gretchen Brown. In addition to his parents, Barry was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Lisa Brown and his brother, James Brown. He is survived by his daughters, Terri Testa (Jerry) of Moon Township and Bonnie Hinds (Jody) of Maryville, Tennessee, as well as five grandchildren: Jennifer Testa, Anthony Testa, Grae Hinds, Dallas Hinds and Bradley Hinds. Barry owned and operated J & R Mobile Homes in Zelienople for over 30 years. He took part in numerous scooter events and charity poker runs across the country. He was also a passionate motorcyclist and proud member of the AMA. He also had a deep love for the outdoors, especially his time spent at his camp in Kennerdell. He also had a special bond with his dogs. Barry was a beloved figure to all who knew him. Funeral arrangements are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Walter Stawarz III (1946-2025)

Walter Stawarz III, 78, of Harmony Township, passed away at home on January 31st, 2025. He was born on November 24th, 1946, the son of the late Walter Stawarz II and Marjorie (Miranda) Stawarz. In accordance with his wishes, services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

President Trump will attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans

President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Feb 4, 2025 1:34 PM –

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Trump’s planned appearance at Sunday’s game was confirmed by a White House official who was not authorized to speak publicly about the president’s plans and spoke on condition of anonymity. Trump is also scheduled to sit for an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier as part of the network’s pre-show programming, which is set to be taped from Florida before the game. Trump has not said outright whether he’s supporting the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles, but he posted congratulations to the Chiefs after their AFC Championship win last month.

Honduras Resident Charged with Illegal Re-entry into U.S.

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A citizen of Honduras has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
The one-count Indictment named Luis Fernando Diaz-Garcia, 27, as the sole defendant. According to the Indictment, in August 2024, Diaz-Garcia was found in western Pennsylvania after having been removed from the United States on or about November 13, 2019.
Public records show that Diaz-Garcia was charged by criminal complaint in Allegheny County by the Pennsylvania State Police for conduct allegedly occurring on or about August 19, 2024.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be
based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations
conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven

Mexican Man with Seven Previous Removals from U.S. Indicted for Illegal Re-entry

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Mexico has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.
The one-count Indictment named Dario Fortunato-Torres, 37, as the sole defendant.
According to the Indictment, in October 2024, Fortunato-Torres was found in this District after having been removed from the United States on seven prior occasions between September 2013 and October 2017. Public records show that Fortunato-Torres was charged by the Moon Township Police Department on October 8, 2024, for conduct allegedly occurring on October 1, 2024. He was arrested on November 19, 2024, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement related to this charge.
The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history of the defendant.
Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski is prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment.
An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania’s Aliquippa Clubhouse announces signups for their summer camp and after-school program

(Photo Courtesy of the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania’s Aliquippa Clubhouse)

(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) The Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania’s Aliquippa Clubhouse announced signups for kids for both their summer camp and after-school program. The B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa is hosting signups for both events on Tuesday, February 4th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 8th from 12 noon-2 p.m. According to a flyer from the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania’s summer camp promotion, you will be entered to win a $150 gift card if you register for the summer camp prior to Valentine’s Day. Anyone that has questions concerning the signups may contact Virginia Householder at vhouseholder@bgcwpa.org. 

CCBC’s Titan Café reopens with a partnership from R&A Catering for the spring semester

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monaca, PA) According to a release from the Community College of Beaver County, CCBC has paired up with R&A Catering to provide food and beverage options and meals for both breakfast and lunch, snacks and weekly specials that are homemade. The college will also have catering on the main site of its campus because the Titan Café reopens for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. From 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays during the spring semester, R&A Catering will serve in the Titan Café in the Student Services Center Building #1.