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Wanda Jean (Gent) Herbert (1953-2025)

Wanda Jean (Gent) Herbert, 71, formerly known as Wanda Snyder, passed away on May 21st, 2025 in PAM Health Specialty Hospital at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in Winchester, Virginia on July 21st, 1953, a daughter of the late Mack and Georgia (Combs) Gent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary Snyder and two siblings, Carol Gent and Jack Gent. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 21 years, Martin James Herbert III, a son, Michael (Daline Ung) Snyder, her step-children, Beck (Matt) Caldwell, Marty (Jessica) Herbert IV and Adam (Tasha) Herbert and a sister, Linda Gent.

Wanda worked at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center in Virginia for over 19 years.

All services for Wanda were private.

Arrangements were entrusted to the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

George Allan Fabi (1949-2025)

George Allan Fabi, 75, of Beaver, passed away on May 24th, 2025, at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley. He was born in Rochester on December 29th, 1949, a son of the late Bernard John and Dora Alice Scogna Fabi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Francis B. Fabi and his sister, Marilyn J. Manos. He is survived by his aunt, Emma Rocco, his cousins and their families, Michael Rocco, Samuel Rocco, and Robert Rocco, his HAP, Inc. Family and Dr. Paul Puppi. George was a member of St. John the Baptist Church of Monaca, part of Mary Queen of Saints Parish. He spent many years a stock person for Rochester Giant Eagle and Gabriel’s in Baden, but most of all, he enjoyed traveling, theater events, sporting events and sports memorabilia. He also loved jigsaw puzzles and crafts.  Friends will be received on Thursday, May 29th from 1-5 P.M. in CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday May 30th at 10 A.M. at Saint John the Baptist Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca, 15061. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Special thanks are also extended to the HAP organization for its many years of quality service.

Aliquippa woman arrested for driving under the influence in Hopewell Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hopewell Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that a woman from Aliquippa was arrested for driving under the influence in Hopewell Township on Monday. An unidentified forty-three-year-old woman broke a vehicle code violation and was stopped by police on a block of Maratta Road. According to police, this woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and her charges are pending. 

Zelienople Area Public Library having a public event which includes a presentation with information about Parkinson’s disease

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Zelienople, PA) The Zelienople Area Public Library will have a public event with a presentation that is informational about Parkinson’s Disease on June 14th at 2 p.m. The presentation will be led by Elaine Wise, who will tell you information about Parkinson’s disease, how to both cope with it and recognize it, and steps to follow after a diagnosis of it. Wise will also testify about her experience with Parkinson’s disease. You can reserve for the event by calling 724-452-9930 or by emailing  zaplib@bcfls.org.

Cranberry Township Municipal Center re-opens with James and Debra Tobin as the featured artists for the Cranberry Artists Network in the month of June

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) According to a release from the Cranberry Artists Network, the Back Hall Gallery at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center has re-opened with features like a new glass display case. James and Debra Tobin will be the featured artists at that center in Cranberry for the month of June. James is an Ambridge artist and the vice president of the Cranberry Artists Network and Debra is the Newsletter chair of that same group and an artist and musician from Ambridge.

Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair being held by a Monroeville clinic to help veterans and their familes find services and programs

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Monroeville, PA) On June 11th, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System will have a Veterans Town Hall and Resource Fair at its Henry Parham VA Outpatient Clinic in Monroeville. The speakers will be representatives from the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies and VBA’s Pittsburgh Regional Office as well as leadership from the VAPHS. The Town Hall is at 2-3 p.m. and the Resource Fair is at 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. for the public to learn about services and programs for veterans and their families.

AAA East Central’s gas price report states that gas prices drop four cents in Western Pennsylvania this week

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Gas prices are four cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at about $3.45 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The report states that at this time a year ago, the average price for a gallon of gas in Western Pennsylvania was around $3.86. The report also notes that the average price that you can expect for a gallon of unleaded gas here in Beaver County is about $3.58. According to a release from AAA East Central, here are the average prices of unleaded self-serve gasoline in various Pennsylvania areas:

$3.476      Altoona
$3.581      Beaver
$3.610      Bradford
$3.313      Brookville
$3.415      Butler
$3.387      Clarion
$3.306      DuBois
$3.314      Erie
$3.346      Greensburg
$3.461      Indiana
$3.338      Jeannette
$3.654      Kittanning
$3.290      Latrobe
$3.548      Meadville
$3.503      Mercer
$3.394      New Castle
$3.374      New Kensington
$3.559      Oil City
$3.494      Pittsburgh
$3.329      Sharon
$3.553      Uniontown
$3.699      Warren
$3.430      Washington

Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation and McKeesport Area School District end partnership

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE -This photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, shows a Dick’s Sporting Goods sign at a store in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKeesport, PA) The ending of a partnership between the Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation and the McKeesport Area School District occurred recently. The foundation blamed district leadership and the school board. Last Wednesday was the time that leaders of that school district knew about the broken agreement in a recent letter to parents. According to the McKeesport Area School District, the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation will honor its existing obligation through the summer.

Beaver County residents owe unclaimed property worth over $27.9 million, according to Pennsylvania Treasury Secretary Stacy Garrity

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) According to a report from Pennsylvania Treasury Secretary Stacy Garrity, some residents in Beaver County owe unclaimed property. The value of that property is over $27.9 million and officials state that over $1,000 is the average claim. You can go to patreasury.gov on its database online to file an online claim. You can also call 800-222-2046 to find property that is unclaimed or get some assistance from state legislative offices if you need help with filing claims.

Heritage Valley WoundCare Kennedy location is still open for business

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(McKees Rocks, PA) According to a Facebook post from Heritage Valley Health System, the Heritage Valley WoundCare Kennedy location is remaining open. The health care facility is located in the Kenmawr Plaza at 556 Pine Hollow Road. You can also contact 412-250-2600 or go online to heritagevalley.org/services/woundcare for more information.