David B. Forse, 85, of Harmony Township, passed away on February 21st, 2025. He was born in Rochester on July 31st, 1939, the son of the late Thomas & Margaret Jurisin Forse. In accordance with David’s wishes, there were no services held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.
Author: Beaver County Radio
Joseph A. Colianni (1955-2025)
Joseph A. Colianni, 69, of Patterson Heights, passed away on February 22nd, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 21st, 1955.
In accordance with Joseph’s wishes, all services were private.
Professional Services were entrusted to Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.
Mildred Ann (Mickey) Jurich (1928-2025)
Mildred Ann (Mickey) Jurich, 96, of Vanport, passed away on February 22nd, 2025 surrounded by her family at home.
She was born in Powhatan Point, Ohio, on August 3rd, 1928, the daughter of the late Milan and Helen Bizic of Adena, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Jurich, her daughter, Patricia (Bill) Beckmann, a sister, Helen and five brothers, John, Milan, Sam, Don and Rudy. She is survived by two brothers, Stephen and Charles (Judy) Bizic, her sons, Steven (Jeanette) and Danny (Debby), five grandchildren: Brandon (Jessica) Reader, Katie Beckmann, Juliann (Brandon) Acon and Elizabeth and Jennifer Jurich; two great grandchildren, Mickey Goehring and Gwenn Acon, as well as multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mildred was a graduate of Cadiz High School in Cadiz, Ohio. She worked at Westinghouse Corporation in Beaver until her retirement in 1994. Throughout her life, she enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings, particularly around the holidays. She was also a former member and president of the Van Buren Woman’s Club. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend by all who knew her.
Friends will be received on Friday, February 28th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, where services will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 11 A.M. Interment will follow at the Beaver Cemetery and will be held on a later date. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
Janet L. Shafer (1944-2025)
Janet L. Shafer, 80, of Beaver Falls, formerly of Beaver, passed away on February 21st, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh.
She was born in Sewickley on June 24th, 1944, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Wyrick Besong. In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Shafer. She is survived by her sons, Dennis R. (Connie) Shafer, Michael D. Shafer, and Marty L. (Jodi) Shafer, sister, Betty J. (Jim) Reynolds, and grandchildren: Andy, Hannah, Emily, Nicholas, Karleigh, Brayden and Logan.
Janet was a resident of Beaver Falls most of her life who enjoyed a career in data entry. She especially cherished spending time with her grandchildren mini-golfing, watching their baseball games, or attending their many musical events. When she wasn’t enjoying her grandchildren, she enjoyed bingo nights or travelling to Mountaineer Casino with her good friend, Peggy Pletz.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 26th, from 6-8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, where a service will be conducted on Thursday, February 27th, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
Stephen J. Antolic, Jr. (1939-2025)
Stephen J. Antolic, Jr., 85, of Economy, passed away on February 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on December 19th, 1939, a son of the late Daisy and Stephen J. Antolic Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Antolic.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Bonnie Antolic, children, Debbie Antolic, David Antolic and Stephen J. (Sonya) Antolic III, siblings: Robert (Carol) Antolic, Richard Antolic, Ronald Antolic, Carol (Chester) Rhodes and John (Sue) Antolic; grandchildren, Stephen J. (fiancée, Samantha Russo) Antolic Jr., Abbey (Jarret) Cunnard and Savannah Antolic, one great-grandchild on the way, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Stephen was a 1957 graduate of St. Veronica High School who proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked for J&L Steel and later owned and operated Standard Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. Stephen was a dedicated member of the former St. Veronica Church, now known as Good Samaritan Catholic Church of Ambridge. He was known as a “Mr. Fix-It,” admired for his hard work, craftsmanship and unwavering commitment.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 26th, from 4-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 27th, at 12:30 P.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville.
Tad Zimmer (1970-2025)
Tad Zimmer, 54, of Coraopolis, passed away with his family by his side on February 23rd, 2025. He was born on June 20th, 1970, a son of Ronald Zimmer and Pamella Adamski. He is preceded in death by a brother, Todd Zimmer.
He is survived by his loving step-mother, Susan Mitchell, a brother, Ty (Sue) Zimmer, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Tad had a deep passion for music, especially from the 80’s and 90’s. He was also a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates. Above all, Tad had a special love for his Starbucks coffee. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.
Pennsylvania budget proposal boosts early childhood education funding
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(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)
(Harrisburg, PA) A Pennsylvania nonprofit is praising Governor Josh Shapiro’s new budget proposal, which includes a funding increase for early childhood education. The budget boosts support for child care, pre-K, early intervention and other programs, and addresses staffing shortages. Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children CEO Kari King says low wages fuel child care worker shortages, with pay of just over 15 dollars an hour. She hopes the governor’s proposed 55 million dollar funding package for child care workers will strengthen programs statewide. The budget proposal contains an additional 17 million dollars for Pre-K Counts, while funding for the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program would remain unchanged. The state House and Senate must vote on the budget by June 30th.
Shots fired incident in Aliquippa’s Valley Terrace Apartments Building B leaves negative results
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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
(Aliquippa, PA) A shots fired incident occurred in Aliquippa on Saturday night. At around 10:20 p.m., Aliquippa Police went to the Valley Terrace Apartments Building B and negative results were found after the area was checked. Nobody was injured and there was no property damaged following the incident.
Aliquippa man apprehended after injuring a female during a domestic disturbance in Aliquippa
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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)
(Aliquippa, PA) A man from Aliquippa was apprehended after an alleged domestic disturbance in Aliquippa on Saturday. Thirty-four-year-old Brian Beightley got into an incident with an unidentified female on the 1300 block of Maratta Road. The female had injuries that were caused by Beightley. Beightley is in the Beaver County Jail and is charged with harassment and simple assault.


















