Pittsburgh Veterans Job Fair being held at Acrisure Stadium

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Over forty-five companies will be at the Pittsburgh Veterans Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 27th at Acrisure Stadium. Veterans will be provided opportunities for employment from the job site RecruitMilitary and the Disabled American Veterans agency. There is free registration for dependents, military spouses, transitioning military and veterans. You can visit the online link below to register. 

Click here to register. myRecruitMilitary

 

Senator Elder Vogel Jr. hosting 14th annual Kids Extravaganza at CCBC Athletics and Events Center

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Rochester, PA) According to a release from Senator Elder Vogel Jr’s office, Vogel is hosting his 14th Annual Kid’s Extravaganza on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The CCBC Athletics and Events Center in Monaca will host activities for kids like a selfie and photo area, a bounce house, face painting, a balloon artist, fiesta-themed games and a coloring contest. There will also be time for parents to talk about available family services. Non-perishable food items can be brought and are encouraged, because whichever family brings one could be selected to compete against Vogel in a cow milking contest. You can visit the link below to register for this event. You can also call 724-774-0444 for more information. The phone number is for Vogel’s Rochester District office.

Click here to register. Senator Vogel’s Kids Extravaganza Constituent Registration – Senator Vogel

Dino Anthony Aloisi (1962-2025)

Dino Anthony Aloisi, 62, of Center Township, passed away unexpectedly on March 24th, 2025. He was born on May 29th, 1962 to
Lucille and the late Henry Aloisi of Monessen, Pennsylvania. Dino is survived by his wife of 33 years, Rita Ann (Scorza) Aloisi of Center Township, son,
Anthony Dino (30), daughter, Julia Nicole (26), mother, Lucille (Musial) Aloisi (87) of
Monessen, Pennsylvania, sister, Janine Aloisi Lombardi (Robert Lombardi) of New York City, sister-in-law, Angela Rinchuse, brother-in-law, Fredrick Scorza (Joy Maddox), nieces, Dr. Dara Rinchuse (Jason Harbison) and Ruby Lombardi, nephews, Donnie Rinchuse (Adele Rinchuse) and Henry Lombardi, as well as many great nieces and nephews.
Dino was a 1980 graduate of Monessen High School and 1984 graduate of California
University of Pennsylvania. He had a successful and resilient career having
worked 18 years at U.S. Airways, 15 years at FedEx Ground, and planned
to complete his career at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PennDOT) where he worked as a Transportation Permits Inspector for the
past 7 years.
To know Dino was to love Dino. He was a Godly man that
worked hard for his family, showed kindness to every individual he met and
lit up rooms with his jokes and contagious laughter. He was an avid golfer
and enjoyed Tuesday evenings with the Triple H golf league at Beaver
Valley Golf Course. His love for Pittsburgh sports was unmatched. Dino
enjoyed listening to sports talk on WDVE every morning and “Sunday
Funday’s” in the North Shore cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers with his
family.
Above all, Dino loved his family more than anything in the world. On June 1, 1991, Dino
married the love of his life, Rita Ann (Scorza). The two enjoyed many years of travel together
during his years working at U.S. Airways before building a family of their own.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, March 28th from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.  at the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 29th, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2270 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa. Everyone is asked to meet in the church.

In lieu of gifts, please donate to the American Heart Association in memory of Dino.

Wayne Cekoric (Passed on March 23rd, 2025)

Wayne Cekoric, 83, of Hopewell Township, passed away unexpectedly on March 23rd, 2025.
He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Kosanovich) Cekoric, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue (Householder) Cekoric, a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas (Peggy) Cerkoric, Jr., a step-son, Jon Rhodes and a nephew, Michael Cekoric.
Wayne retired from LTV Steelworks where he worked in the Rod & Wire Department.
He is survived by his sister, Patricia Cekoric and a step-daughter, Donna Johnson, who both took care of Wayne. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 27th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Private Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.

Georgia “Georgie” Sarris (1939-2025)

Georgia “Georgie” Sarris, 85, passed away on March 23rd, 2025. She was born on October 30th, 1939, a beloved daughter of the late Anestis and Irene Sarris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Georgiadis and her brother, George Sarris.
Georgia was the cherished fifth child in a loving family. She is survived by her
devoted sisters, Katherine Palazzi, Athena Bilotto and Andrea Passodelis.
Georgie’s memory will also be treasured by her seven nieces and nephews, as
well as her numerous great nieces and great nephews all of whom loved her.
She lived a full life from a young child at Polk State Center and until recently at
Ebensburg State Center. Georgie never let her intellectual disabilities stand in the
way of everyday living.
The Orthodox faith was the cornerstone of Georgie’s life, and people find comfort in
knowing that she was guided by God’s grace throughout her journey.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation at the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek
Orthodox Church, 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa from 11 A.M. until 12 noon on Friday, March 28th followed by a funeral service from 12 noon to 1 P.M. Private interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Georgie’s memory to the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.

Theresa Jo Krawchyk (1935-2025)

Theresa Jo Krawchyk, 90, of Koppel, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 24th, 2025 at UPMC Jameson.

She was born in Hillsville on February 10th, 1935, a daughter of the late Frank and Angeline (Martarelli) Petrella. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Krawchyk, her brothers, Peter Petrella, Antonio Petrella, Joseph Petrella and John Petrella and sisters, Rose Schweikert, Gina Vivelo, Adeline Castellano and Frances. Theresa is survived by her son, James (Susan) Krawchyk, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Theresa worked as a waitress and was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood.

Visitation will be private. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 27th, at 10:30 A.M. in the Holy Redeemer Church, 415 4th Street, Ellwood City.

The Gabauer-Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of New Brighton, was honored to care for Theresa and her family.

Nancy Trautvetter (Passed on March 25th, 2025)

Nancy Trautvetter, 86, passed away on March 25th, 2025 following a battle with dementia. She was a daughter of Bernard and Emma Jean (Pickrell) Everly and was a graduate of Monaca High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mervyn Trautvetter and her sister, Jeanne Rarick. She is survived by her children, Gary Householder (Terri), Jill Gagnon (Mathieu) and Randy (Janette) Householder and her grandchildren: Rachel Householder, Kaylee Householder, Leah Gagnon, Alec Gagnon, Madison Hickey, Lucas Householder and Sonya Householder.

She married Franklin (Zeke) Householder and together, they had three children. Later in life, she remarried Mervyn Trautvetter of South Beaver.

Friends will be received on Friday, March 28th at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M.

A service will take place on Saturday, March 29th at 10 A.M. followed by interment at Seceder Cemetery in South Beaver Township.

The family would like to thank the staff at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls for the care of their mother during her struggles with dementia.

To share online condolences, add photos and get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Street cleaning and bike trail among discussion at Beaver Falls City Council meeting

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published March 25, 2025 8:12 P.M.

(Beaver Falls, Pa) In the absence of Mayor Dr. Kenya Johns, the Beaver Falls City Council Meeting was led by Deputy Mayor Peggy Evans Tuesday night.

The Council approved an ordinance to regulate times for parking in the city during street cleaning. The city will be transitioning from daylight back to overnight street cleaning.

Council also authorized City Manager Charles Jones to apply for a grant. The grant is for additional connectivity of the Beaver Falls Bike Trail.

It was also announced during the meeting that the City is accepting volunteers to participate in an Earth Day city clean up.

Council will meet next on April 8th at 7pm.

 

Beaver Falls School District Makes Several Personnel Moves At Monthly Meeting

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The Big Beaver Falls Area School Board held their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, March 20, 2025. During the  meeting the Board accepted and approved the resignations of Jason Wallace as a para-professional at Central Elementary School effective March 10, 2025, Doug Biega as Assistant Jr. High Track Coach effective immediately,  Alana Cleckley as Assistant Track Coach effective immediately,  and Monica Miles as Assistant Cheer Coach effective immediately.

The Board also accepted and approved the following retirements, Ronald Thomas as Social Studies and Driver’s Education teacher effective June 4th, 2025 with 28 years of service with the District and Raymond Carter as Middle School Guidance Counselor effective June 4th, 2025 with 31 years of service with the District.

The Board also made appointments of the following people to positions within the school district, Steve Wellendorf as Director of Student Services at a salary of $110,000.00 per Act 93 Agreement, effective May 12, 2025, Jenny Barnes as Special Education Compliance Director at a salary of $93,000.00, per Act 93 Agreement, effective July 1, 2025, Taylor Boulding as the 7th Grade Volleyball Coach at a salary of $1,600.00 effective the 2024/2025 school year, Brian Damaska as the 7th/8th Grade Assistant Track Coach at a salary of $1,550.00 effective the 2024/2025 school year, Maria Stevenson as Assistant Cheer Coach at a salary of $1,700.00 effective the 2024/2025 school year, Stevenson was also appointed as the 7th/8th Grade Assistant Cheer Coach at a salary of $650.00 effective the 2024/2025 school year, and Quadir Thomas as Assistant Track Coach at a salary of $1,750.00 effective the 2024/2025 school year.

The Board also granted a Leave of Absence for John Tisdale who is requesting a Family and Medical Leave of Absence to be used intermittently until July 8, 2025.

A Motion was passed to increase the substitute nurse’s daily salary rate to $200.00 per day.

In other business the board recommended approving the additions to the 2024/2025 Instructional Substitute List and five  field trip requests.  They also recommended the adoption of the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit 2025/2026 Budget in the amount of $2,340,106.00.

The Board’s next meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 10, 2025 at 7:00PM

Aliquippa School Board Approves Two Resignations

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.)  The Aliquippa School Board met last week and accept Renee D’Alessandro’s resignation from her position as benefits coordinator effective on March 28, 2025.  Chandler Thompson also resigned as a Pre-k Counts Support Specialist effective on March 13, 2025.

In other business the board approved  the creation of a Robotics Club  for the high school.  Also LSSE Civil Engineers will be paid $39,589.80 for surveying, engineering designing and consulting services  for the  Field House/Education Center.
The board’s work session will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 , 2025 at 6 p.m., the regular meeting is  Thursday, April 16 , 2025 at 6 p.m.
Update: Renee D’Alessandro’s name was originally published as Bufalini. We apologize for the error.