Velva L. Krepps (1930-2025)

Velva L. Krepps, 94, of Brighton Township, passed away on May 24th, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Brighton Township on June 22nd, 1930, a daughter of the late Harold and Eva Bryner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Krepps and her sisters, Grace Hart, Betty DeVaux, and Dorothy Brooks. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Anne) Krepps of Tucson, Arizona, Richard (Rose) Krepps of Brighton Township and George Krepps of Brighton Township, her step-daughter, Marilyn “Penny” (Robert) Brumbaugh of West Palm Beach, Florida, her brother, Harold “Bill” Bryner of Brighton Township, her sister, Diana Williams of Ravenswood, West Virginia, her grandchildren: James (Leona) Krepps, Michael (Sarah Jane) Krepps, Matthew (Ina) Krepps, Salena Krepps, and Joshua Krepps; as well as her great-grandchildren, Otto and Cassius Krepps and Lenore Krepps.

Velva was a resident of Brighton Township for her entire life. She was a faithful member of Four Mile Church of Beaver, where she served as a Deacon and had many active roles in the church. She had worked and retired from the former Beaver Trust, after working for over 20 years in both the Beaver and Brighton Township branches. Velva volunteered for the Red Cross and Crimson Auxiliary at Friendship Ridge and loved to make and share baskets, which she would often demonstrate at craft shows.

Friends will be received in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, on Sunday, June 1st from 12 noon to 4 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, June 2nd at 11 a.m. at Four Mile Church, 6078 Tuscarawas Road, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment will take place with her husband at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Velva’s name to Four Mile Church, 6078 Tuscarawas Road, Beaver, PA 15009.

Steven E. Wengryn (1955-2025)

Steven E. Wengryn, 69, of Chippewa Township, passed away unexpectedly on May 24th, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Carnegie on November 27th, 1955, the son of the late Michael and Eva (Wolanska) Wengryn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Alice Wengryn and Maria Wolanska. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary (Hickman) Wengryn, his children, Michael Wengryn, Stephanie Wengryn, and Corinna (Shannon) Caudill, two grandsons, Thomas, and Nicholas Caudill, his canine companion, Ruby and his dog, Savvy. He was fortunate to have many close friendships throughout his life, especially with Mark, Della, Anthony, and Dean, who were by his side through so many good times. He also shared a special bond with Stefanie Cindric, his daughter’s lifelong best friend, who was like a daughter to him and supported him and his family through many of life’s challenges.

Steven was a graduate of Carlynton High School with the Class of 1973, who went on to study aviation at Beaver County Community College and Middle Tennessee State University. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served as a fighter pilot from 1979 until 1987. Following his military service, he flew for American Airlines as a Captain from 1987 until his retirement in 2020.

Steven was known for his warmth, generosity, and sense of fun. He was the kind of person who would do anything for those he loved. He enjoyed golfing, winemaking, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers as a longtime season ticket holder. He was the heart of the tailgate and loved spending time with friends at the “Smoke Stack.” Above all, he loved being with his family, his children and grandchildren were his greatest joy.

Friends will be received on Monday, June 2nd from 3-7 P.M. at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd at 11 AM.

Interment with full military honors will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Tuesday, June 3rd at 2 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steven’s name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/campaign/Honoring-Steve-Wengryn-s-Legacy, or the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

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.