Agnes F. (Olshesky) Frank, 99, formerly of Rochester Township, passed away on April 1st, 2025, in the Rochester Villa Manor. She was born in Rochester on January 21, 1926, a daughter of the late Julius and Mary Rudnicki Olshesky. She was a retired beautician and owner of Agnes’ Beauty Salon of Rochester, as well as a former licensed realtor with Zarnich’s Realty Company of Rochester. Agnes was a member of St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church of Rochester. In her later years at her beloved home, she enjoyed feeding the deer, squirrels, raccoons, and birds in her backyard, planting tulip bulbs and dividing hostas, waiting for Judge Judy’s verdict and giving her opinion to the manager at Shop and Save about his signage. Agnes is preceded in death by her husband Andrew J. Frank, four brothers: John, Henry, Peter and Joseph Olshesky; as well as one sister, Helen Radatovich. Agnes is survived by one daughter, Joyce Anne Frank of Alexandria, Virginia, a brother-in-law, E. John “Willie” Frank, two sisters-in-law, Rose C. Frank and Janice Frank McConaughy and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 14th, at 11 A.M., in St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 628 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia’s cemetery. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home Inc 349 Adams Street, Rochester. The family wishes memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 3rd Street Beaver, PA 15009. The family wishes to give special thanks to Agnes’s niece Judy Miller Harrington for her visits and comfort provided to Agnes over the years, and the ladies at the Rochester Villa, and Gallagher Hospice care givers for their comfort as well.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Patricia Besong (1953-2025)
Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life and Luncheon on Sunday, April 6th from 1-4 p.m. at Center Stage, 1495 Old Broadhead Road, Monaca.
Kerri A. Artim (1958-2025)
Kerri A. Artim, 66, a kind-hearted soul who touched the lives of strangers, friends, and family alike, passed away on March 29th, 2025.
She was born in Pittsburgh on April 25th, 1958, a daughter of the late Clyde “Larry” and
Carla Sample. She was a patriotic and charitable woman, especially an avid supporter of veterans, their communities, and their foundations. She was a lifelong Steelers fan, never missing a game, and always proudly proclaiming, “Those are my boys.” However, one of her most remarkable qualities was her unwavering love for cats. She had cared for and loved many kitties throughout her life, and her home was filled with a lifetime’s worth of kitty memorabilia. She was truly a cat whisperer and took immense pride in her feline family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Artim and her son, Adam Galletta.
She is survived by her son, Aaron Galletta, her brothers: Greg, Richard, Ronnie Lee,
and Kirby; her sisters: Sheri, Marcy, Krissy and Laurie “Libby,”, a special niece, Tara, a special nephew, Max, and her beloved “kitty cats:” Livvy, Lovey, Sammi, Thomas, Billie Jean, Nikki and one extra special kitty, Danny.
In accordance with Kerri’s wishes, no public services were held.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., located at 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Fabyanic (1945-2025)
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Fabyanic (née Pellis), 79, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at AGH in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born in Swissvale, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1945. Sandra lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Family was the heart of her world. She shared a loving marriage with her late husband, Robert “Bob” Fabyanic. They built a legacy that continues through their children, Bryan (Julie) Fabyanic, Laura (Jim) Schooley, and Bradley (Renee) Fabyanic. She was a proud grandmother to Chelsea Fabyanic, Brianna (Adam) Rombold, Ivan (Jaelee) Fabyanic, Zachary (Erin) Gould, Lucas (Jada) Gould, Mackenzie (Mahleek McElvy), Nicholas (Brittany) Fabyanic and Kyle (Kristin) Fabyanic. Her joy multiplied with the arrival of her great-grandchildren: Lorenzo Gould, Grant McElvy, Ravenna Fabyanic, Theodore Fabyanic, Jordan Gould, Aiden Gould, Cameron Gould, Logan Kernich, Olivia Kernich and Luka Kernich; along with three more blessings expected soon. She cherished every moment spent with them and was devoted to creating lasting memories across generations. She is also remembered by her sister, LaVerne Greer, sisters-in-law, Patty (Joe) Woroszylo, Donna Fabyanic and brothers-in-law Richard (Toni) Fabyanic and Ivan Fabyanic, Sr.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert, her parents, Mary Lou and Pete Grillo, her in-laws, Ivan and Elizabeth Fabyanic and her sister, Angeline Woods.
Sandra dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a medical assistant. She was always willing to help her patients at any time. Her compassion and commitment to helping those in need extended far beyond her career. She was a devout Catholic and a former CCD teacher at St. Joseph’s Church and an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She also founded Lifeline of Western PA, reflecting her deep desire to support and uplift her community.
Sandy found delight in simple pleasures, especially browsing church rummage sales for Christmas dishes. These small traditions reflected her warmth and love for celebration and family gatherings.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4th, from 3-7 P.M. at GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc.- 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, April 5th, at 10 A.M. at the former St. Joseph’s RC Church (now Our Lady of the Valley – Holy Family Parish), located at 521 Seventh Avenue, New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Private interment will take place at Saint Joseph Cemetery, New Brighton.
Sandy’s legacy lives on through the lives she touched, with kindness in her heart and faith as her guide. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Grove Cemetery- P.O. 46 New Brighton, PA 15066.
The family would like to thank the staff of Cambridge Village for the loving care they provided to Sandy.
Connect Beaver County’s Broadband Program is mostly complete and progress continues on the program
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning explained on Beaver County Radio’s Ask the Commissioners on Thursday about how the Connect Beaver County Broadband Program provides connection availability to homes. Manning confirmed that the affordability tab on connectbeavercounty.com will have options for services and which homes have services. Manning also related that the process of the program is mostly complete, but not there yet. You can catch the Beaver County Commissioners on Ask the Commissioners the first Thursday of every month on Beaver County Radio or find the videos of the monthly segment on the WBVP-WMBA Facebook page.
A traffic light in Baden will not be in service for a temporary period
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Beaver County Radio News
(Baden, PA) The Beaver Valley Regional Police Department issued an alert Thursday that in Baden the traffic light for both Harmony Road and State Street will not be in service for a temporary period. This is due to a car accident that happened recently. The location will serve as a three-way stop until repairs are fixed on the traffic light.
Some students from the Hopewell FCCLA chapter become award winners in Seven Springs
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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
(Seven Springs, PA) Some students of the Hopewell FCCLA chapter have won awards. According to a release from the Hopewell Area School District, the state leadership conference was held recently in Seven Springs. Senior McKenzie Brown won a gold medal in the repurposed and redesigned event. Senior Maggie Egenlauf won a gold medal in the Food innovations event. She also was awarded a $500 scholarship to attend IUP. She will represent Pennsylvania this summer at the national conference in Orlando, Florida. Sophomores Chris Nguyen and Ella Zimmerman won gold medals in the National Programs in Action event. The pair will also attend the national conference in Florida this summer, according to Principal Dr. Robert Kartychak. Esther Aloia is the FCCLA sponsor at Hopewell High School.
Central Valley School District conducting interviews for two assistant principal positions and a business manager
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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
(Center Township, PA) The Central Valley School District is conducting interviews for three positions. The district announced on Thursday that they are conducting interviews for assistant principals for both the high school and the middle school. According to a district spokesperson, a business manager will also be hired. Kayse Hicks is also the district’s new curriculum director who worked at the district’s middle school. The board’s monthly work session is on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 7 p.m. The regular meeting is on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Simulated Emergency test will be performed by amateur radio operators of Beaver County
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver County, PA) On Saturday, April 5th from 9:30 A.M. to noon, a Simulated Emergency Test will be performed by amateur operators of radio in Beaver County. The purpose of this test is to give tests to equipment and make skills better if the Beaver County EMA calls. These people will have a scenario to communicate on repeater systems for preparation. The public can listen to the test if they have a scanner and scan to 147.135 Mhz.
Man is apprehended in Coraopolis for possessing drugs and a weapon
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Coraopolis, PA) A search warrant in Coraopolis was accomplished by police and a man was apprehended on Thursday after possessing drugs and a weapon. Police confirmed that the suspect, Jeffery West, possessed crack cocaine, fentanyl, marijuana, heroin and a ghost gun that was loaded. Police went to the house of West on the 1700 block of Vance Avenue and found the items in his bedroom. West is currently in the Allegheny County Jail and is being held there.










