Author: Beaver County Radio

Mary F. Kernic (1952-2024)

Mary F. Kernic, 72, of Economy, passed away on October 16, 2024. She was born on January 23, 1952, the daughter of the late John and Ann Kazlauskas. She is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, John Kernic, her siblings, John Kazlauskas and Joann (Tom) Devins and numerous cousins and friends. A graduate of Mars High School, Mary worked as a medical assistant before dedicating herself to hospice care. She loved spending time in nature, arranging flowers, visiting waterfalls, and caring for cats. She also cherished her vacations in the Outer Banks with her husband and made many friends throughout her life who will miss her dearly. Friends are invited to gather on Sunday, October 20, from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Departing prayers will take place at the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, October 21, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan/Saint Luke Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge.

Kenneth Robert Thomas, Sr. (1944-2024)

Kenneth Robert Thomas, Sr., 80, of Beaver Falls, passed away on October 14, 2024, at Beaver Health and Rehabilitation of Aliquippa.

He was born on April 8th, 1944, a son of the late Dora Stratton and William Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Thomas, sister, Bonnie Thomas Kildoo, sons, William “Cam” and Bryan Michael Thomas and a nephew, James Kildoo. He is survived by his son, Kenneth R. Thomas, Jr., sister, Ann Arnold, nephews, Mark Thomas and family, Kenneth Thomas and family, Sam Kildoo and family, granddaughters, Taylor and Karlie and great granddaughter, Cameron.

Kenneth was a Vietnam Veteran and the captain of his platoon. He was an avid golfer and was so proud to be part of the Beaver Falls community. He worked diligently on Library Fundraisers, the Larry Bruno Foundation, and was employed by C.W. Smith for many years.

Kenneth will lie-in-state at the Riverview Methodist Church, 1099 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, on Saturday, October 19th from 10-11 A.M. A celebration of life will be held at 11 A.M. with Pastor Luke Whipple officiating.

Interment will follow in Little Beaver Cemetery, where Military Honors will be accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Gabauer Funeral Homes.

Chippewa United Methodist Rummage and Bake Sale 10/22/24 and 10/23/24

Rummage and Bake Sale

Rummage Sale  –  Tuesday Oct. 22nd  9:00 – 6:00

Bake sale Tuesday – 9:00 until sellout

Rummage Sale  –  Wednesday Oct 23rd  9:00 – 2:00

$2.00 a bag sale

@ The Community Life Center

118 McMillen Ave.

Beaver Falls, Pa.  (Chippewa)

On McMillen Ave up from the Get Go on the right.

No Early Birds, doors open at 9:00am.

Plenty of parking, handicap parking and easily accessible entrance.

Huge rummage sale with 1000’s of items at cheap prices.

Clothing, jewelry, toys, household items, some furniture and much more.

The sale benefits the Methodist Women in faith.

We accept donations; you can bring items to the CLC

Oct. 13th through Oct 19th –  Noon until 5:00pm. (PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE)

 

Registrations for the annual Gobblers Gallop at Riverside High School are now being submitted

(North Sewickley Township, PA) Registrations are now being submitted for the annual Gobbler’s Gallop at Riverside High School, happening on Thursday, November 28th. Organizers say that the popular charity event will benefit the Riverside Cross Country Team, the Riverside Community Education Foundation and the Ellwood City Cross Country Team. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each of the nine age groups for both the 5k and 10k races offered. The event’s pre-registration fee is $20 for a single event or $23 to participate in both races. Walk-in registrations will be $23 for single events or $26 to participate in both races. Participants can email Joe Fisher at joeandsidney@yahoo.com for the necessary registration forms.

WPIAL playoff format slightly changed for 2024

(Beaver County, PA) The playoff format for the 2024 WPIAL playoffs will have a few changes in 2024 with the postseason only two weeks away. Each conference’s top teams will still get an automatic qualifier, but the WPIAL Football Steering Committee will will select 16 wild card teams across five classifications. In addition to the new wild card teams in 2024, conference champions in each classification will be guaranteed a home game as opposed to the previous format, in which the top two teams were given a home game automatically. Co-chairperson of the WPIAL Football Steering Committee Mike Burrell has noted that this format will ensure a stronger field of playoff teams. The WPIAL football playoffs in 2024 will begin with opening round games on November 1 with district playoffs running until November 16 for Classes 6A and 4A and until November 23 for Classes 5A, 3A, 2A and A.

Class 5A and Class 3A

  • 13 total playoff spots
  • Top four teams receive first-round bye
  • All conference champions will host its opening-round game
  • Three total wild card teams

Class 4A

  • 8 total playoff spots
  • Top two teams in each conference automatically qualify
  • Each conference champion will host first-round games
  • Two total wild card teams

Class 2A

  • 13 total playoff spots
  • Top three teams from each conference automatically qualify
  • Top two teams in the classification receive first-round bye
  • Conference champions and higher seeds host opening round games
  • Four total wild card teams

Class A

  • 16 total playoff spots
  • Top three teams from each conference automatically qualifying
  • Conference champions and higher seeds will host opening round games
  • Four total wild card teams

Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance speaking in Pittsburgh about economic policy led by President Biden and Vice President Harris

(Pittsburgh, PA) Republican Vice Presidential Nominee and Ohio Senator JD Vance will be in Pittsburgh on Thursday at The Pennsylvanian in Downtown Pittsburgh. Senator Vance will speak starting at 12:30 p.m. about the economic policy led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and how that policy will affect Pennsylvania. There is no charge for tickets, but a mobile phone number and a code received from a text message needs to be entered to register. 

Source for Photo: Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)