Thomas Andrew Beaudry (1961-2024)

Thomas Andrew Beaudry, 63, of New Galilee, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 3, 2024.

He was born on January 24, 1961 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Tom is survived by his mother Jean Beaudry, a sister Lori Ann Phillips, Brother Mark Beaudry, and a daughter Tina Beaudry and two nephews, Justin Scott and Tyler Scott.. He was preceded in death by his father Andrew Beaudry.

Tom was a resident of New Galilee for the past 20 years. A member and Deacon at The Galilean Presbyterian Church.

Tom loved playing his guitar and toured with several bands. He was employed as a security guard working for several agencies in the area. Tom also enjoyed working with computers. He became very proficient at programing and developed a number of computer games and was willing to help anyone who had a problem with their computer.

Funeral arrangements are by the Gabauer Funeral Home, New Brighton, and there will be no viewing. A memorial service will be at 7 P.M. on Wednesday August 14 at The Galilean Presbyterian Church New Galilee, Pennsylvania with Chaplin Gary Brown presiding.

The service will be live on our You Tube channel at:

www.youtube.com/@galileanpresbyterianchurch972

Valerie Lynn Kaleugher (1960-2024)

Valerie Lynn Kaleugher, 63, passed away August 11, 2024 in Pittsburgh. She was born October 18, 1960 in Ambridge. She is preceded in death by her father, Leo Kaleugher, and her nephew, Adam Kaleugher. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Kaleugher, her sister, Victoria Kaleugher, and her three children, Brandon Shar, Matthew Shar, and Kelli Llano. She graduated from Ambridge High School and Penn State University. She was a photographer who loved capturing life’s moments. She was an avid football fan who cheered on Penn State on Saturdays and the Steelers on Sundays. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16 at 11:00 AM in the Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. A luncheon will follow at the Baden United Methodist Church at 1 P.M.

Leila Paige Baker (1934-2024)

Leila Paige Baker, 89, of New Sewickley Township, passed away August 13, 2024 at her home. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Rock Land, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late William and Iva (Neeley) Brandon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Frank and Lois Cordes, two brothers, Norman L. Brandon and Joseph W. Brandon, two grandchildren, Dean Baker and Jeremy Phipps, two sisters-in-law, Edna and Martha and a brother-in-law Richard.She is survived by her husband of 70 years, John Jake Baker. She is also survived by one daughter and son-in-law Marjory M. (Danny) Phipps, New Sewickley Township, three sons and daughters-in-law, John K. (Nancy) Baker of Freedom, Timothy C. (Dixie) Baker and Carl L. (Karen) Baker, all of New Sewickley Township, ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter survive, two brothers-in-law, Sam and Robert Baker, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was a homemaker and housewife and a member of the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and taught the Good News Club Children’s Bible Study. Leila was a Deacon and Youth Group Leader within the church. She was a former Cub Scout Den Mother with Troop 414 New Sewickley Township. Friends will be received Thursday August 15 from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester and Friday August 16 from 10 A.M. until time of service at 11 A.M. in the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be her pastor Rev. Beth Wierman. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. The family wishes to thank Tammy who stayed with Mom and gave her care and comfort for the last four months.

Nancy Marie Stewart (1952-2024)

Nancy Marie Stewart, 72, of West Columbia, West Virginia, passed away on August 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Born January 20, 1952, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Diana Palyash Granati. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Evans; and grandson, Kirk Stewart.

She is survived by her loving husband, William J. Stewart; four children, Edward (Lisa) Labon, Janea (Mike) Eichman, Scott (Bernadette) Stewart, and Heather (Derek) Malky; eight grandchildren, Madison (Austin) Maddox, Anthony Malky, Kira Labon, Dylan Eichman, Zachary (Lydia) Labon, Samantha Eichman, Connor Stewart, and Karl Stewart; great-grandchild, Iris Maddox; and three sisters, Marlene (Chuck) Huntington, Laureen Johnson, and Julie (Dudley) Cupac.

During her time on this earth, Nancy found joy and solace in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for slot machines and bingo brought light to many days, and she always cherished the moments spent with her grandchildren, creating many memories. Nancy also had a passion for exploring new places and going on vacation, always seeking new adventures and experiences.

Friends will be received for a memorial visitation Friday from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. with a blessing service being held at 4 P.M. in the Hill and Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Edward W. Schreiber (1939-2024)

Edward W. Schreiber, 84, of Moon Township, passed away at home on August 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1939, to the late Colin Boone-Schreiber and Sarah (Leister) Schreiber.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brother, John C. Schreiber (Jack/Skinny), and his sister, Dorothy Bevan (Dot).

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marie C. (DeSantis) Schreiber; two sons, Paul Matthew Schreiber (Lora) and Mark Edward Schreiber (Jeanne), all of Moon Township; four grandchildren, Morgan E. Gremba (Benjamin), Matthew R. Schreiber (Vanessa), Colin C. Schreiber (fiancé Shanna), and Jessica M. McKown (Bailey); and three great-grandchildren, Ember, Oswyn, and Luke.

Ed was a 1957 graduate of McDonald High School. He furthered his education at Waynesburg College and the University of Pittsburgh, and conducted doctoral research in biology at the University of Central Michigan’s Beaver Island Biological Station.

For 35 years, Ed made a significant impact teaching biology at Quaker Valley School District. Beyond the classroom, he was involved in coaching track and football, and he officiated swimming for 50 years.

Outside of his professional life, Ed cherished time with his wife, whom he affectionately called his girlfriend, and his family. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter, and he enjoyed feeding the neighborhood. Ed and his brother Jack also shared a passion for genealogy, dedicating countless hours to their research.

A dedicated member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church for 54 years, Ed served on the Church Council and was a past president of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Friends will be received on Friday, August 16th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township (1522 Coraopolis Heights Rd.), and on Saturday, August 17th, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Moon Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution or the Light of Life Rescue Mission.

Dorothy Palmer (1928-2024)

Dorothy Palmer, 96, formerly of Baden, passed away on August 12, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1928, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert V. Palmer. She is survived by her sister, Estelle Sudar of Avon Lake, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. She was passionate about sewing and gardening, and was renowned for her exceptional baking skills, particularly her wedding cakes. Dorothy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In accordance with her wishes, her arrangements are private, and her obituary and arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral and Cremation Services of Ambridge.

Joseph Paul Bednar (1939-2024)

Joseph Paul Bednar, 84, of Conway, passed away on Sunday, August 11 after an extended illness. He was born on November 20, 1939 in Revloc, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Lena Bednar. He was preceded in death by his in-laws and numerous other relatives. He is survived by his brother Robert Bednar (Christina) and his sister Patricia Smith. After graduating from Cambria High School, he went on to study education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He taught English at Ambridge area school district for 34 years. He is most remembered by his former students by reciting their prepositions. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy. Together they had two children, John (Samantha) of Sewickley and Karen (Jeff) of Beaver, a sister-in-law, Joan (Ron) Pence, of Missoula, Montana. He was the proud pappy of Jonathan and Brandon Suhayda, Riley Bednar, and Greta and Grant Faulkner. Joe’s favorite hobbies were playing bridge and poker, traveling on cruises, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers going to the casino and eating ice cream. He will be most remembered by his friendly smile, quick humor, and fierce determination. He was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Saint Luke/Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Donations in his honor can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society. The family would like to thank all the staff at Celebration Villa of Chippewa and Gateway Hospice for their loving care and friendship.

Smishing scams from the Pennsylvania turnpike and how to avoid them

A scam is going around in the form of a text telling people they owe money for trips on the Pennsylvania turnpike or on the road in general. One text read “to prevent further fees totaling $106, please settle the due amount of $106.” It also gives a website to pay the funds, but a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission spokesman confirmed that the website is fake and asks for credit card information for identity theft. This problem is called smishing, which is coined by the FBI for hackers to use phishing scams with secret message service. Smishing started in March when residents in Illinois began receiving the texts, supposedly from the Illinois Tollway and various phone numbers were given out to scammers claiming to act as the specific state toll for people that view the text. If you see these texts or see emails that ask for personal information, do not answer them and delete them.

PennDOT stakes its claim on keeping Pennsylvania state inspection requirements

PennDOT replied to recent social media posts that claimed that Pennsylvania is removing state inspection requirements. They confirmed that legislation has not eliminated annual state safety inspections and emissions testing. The state of Texas recently passed a law that forbids these requirements, but PennDOT has responded that this change will not affect Pennsylvania.

Beaver Falls Fire Department receives grant for safety equipment and resources

The Beaver Falls Fire Department has received a grant that will keep their first responders safe. According to local representatives, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awarded $187,428.57 to the department for equipment, head-to-toe protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources. The department also released that they will also have to supply equal to or more than 5% of non-federal funds given to them by the grant.