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Kenneth D. “Murph” Murphy (1946-2024)

Kenneth D. “Murph” Murphy, 78, of Beaver, passed away on December 5th, 2024, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on August 2nd, 1946 in New Brighton, the son of the late Chester D. and Ursula M. Murphy. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Kathy) Aeschbacher Murphy, daughter, Michelle Murphy Gawley of South Beaver; step-son William “Bill” Shields of Beaver, sisters, Beverly (Jon) McCarter of South Beaver and Marilyn (Walt) Watrobsky of Port St. Lucie, Florida, grandchildren, Savannah and Araina Shields of Clinton, Maryland, Charlie Gawley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kenneth (Chloe) Gawley of Beaver and Emily Gawley of South Beaver.

Kenneth was an associate member of the Vanport Presbyterian Church, retired from J&L and B&W Steel Mills as well as Rolling Acres Golf Course. He belonged to Beaver Valley Golf Association, Beaver Falls Sportsmen’s Club, Koppel Golf Leagues, and PA Hunter’s Association as an instructor. He recorded five hole in ones. One of his greatest accomplishments was hiking the Appalacian Trail from North Carolina to Tennessee. He will be remembered for his culinary skills, especially his famous ribs.
A Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA, 15009 where a funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment will take place at a later date at Grandview Cemetery of Beaver Falls.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Mortgage Fund of the Vanport Presbyterian Church in Kenneth’s name or a charity of your choice.

James Gabriel Pantoni (1955-2024)

James Gabriel Pantoni, 69, of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, formerly of East Liverpool, Ohio, passed away on December 3rd, 2024, after a brief illness.
He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on July 18, 1955, the son of the late Patsy and Marcella Pantoni. James will be sadly missed by his daughter, Caterina L. (Tony Campos) Pantoni, Dino (Xyomara) Pantoni, sister, Patricia Niewinski, grandson, Dylan Seagraves, former wife, Lucinda Pantoni-Shields, cousin, Joanna Lastoria and family, as well as good-friends, Troy Seagraves, Mark Goddard and Gino Martin. James was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan who loved golf, riding his motorcycle, shooting guns, playing pool and swimming. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Professional Services have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Margaret S. Doyle (1951-2024)

Margaret S. Doyle, 73, a beloved member of her community of Beaver, passed away on December 1st, 2024. She was born on March 26th, 1951, the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Doyle. In addition to her prents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, James and Ellen. Margaret is survived by numerous cousins who will miss her dearly.
Margaret was known for her gentle and sensitive nature, qualities that endeared her to all who knew her. Her intelligence and love of poetry were hallmarks of her character, and she often found solace and inspiration in the written word.
A devoted animal lover, Margaret had a special bond with her pet Dachshund, Susie. She also possessed a profound love of nature and especially enjoyed long walks with her father at Brady’s Run Park.
Her extended family and friends remember her as a kind and thoughtful soul who often thought of others before herself. Margaret’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday, December 7th, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Blessing Service at 11 a.m. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Beaver County Mental Health, 1050 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Irene M. Mlinarich (1931-2024)

Irene M. Mlinarich, 93, of Bridgewater, passed away on December 2nd, 2024 at Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center of Coraopolis.

She was born in Homer City, Pennsylvania on July 3rd, 1931, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Yancy) Mlinarich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Joe, Steve, Frank, Mary, Ann, Katherine, Helen, and Gertrude. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Ronald) Sabol, her grandchildren, David Sabol, Brandi Sabol, and Ronald (Anastasia) Sabol, Jr., five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Elizabeth “Betty” (John) Nymick, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Irene had worked for Keystone Bakery as a wrapper for many years and had attended Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Beaver. She loved handiwork, gardening, and being outdoors. Irene also had a passion for sewing and loving her grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Saturday, December 7th from 1 P.M. until 4 P.M. in the Gabauer-Todd Funeral Home & Cremation Services (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.  Father Joe Carr will offer a Blessing Service at 1 P.M. in the funeral home.

Private interment will be in St. Bernard Cemetery of Indiana, Pennsylvania.

Two Aliquippa football stars sign college football intention letters as Tiqwai Hayes picks Penn State and Arison Walker picks St. Francis University of Pennsylvania

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) On Wednesday, two standout Aliquippa football players, Tiqwai Hayes and Arison Walker signed their letters of intention to play college football. Hayes, a running back for the Aliquippa Quips, who received offers from Pitt as well as other well-known colleges from the programs in the Power Four Conferences, committed to Penn State University last year after eclipsing more than 7,000 yards through his senior season, one of the best in the history of the already standout Aliquippa football program. Hayes will also graduate this December as one of the first students to do so, as well as leaving Aliquippa with a grade point average of 4.1 to go along with his commitment to Penn State, in which Hayes found them to be a standout school. Walker, a senior Aliquippa Quips defensive back, chose St. Francis University of Pennsylvania after a longer decision in which he confirmed that both God and his family helped with making. Walker comes from a football family, and two of his relatives played Division I football, as Larry Walker was a four-year defensive back for Albany, while DJ Walker is playing at Ohio University as a red-shirt freshman.  

 

Shell Polymers Monaca to Host Annual Smoke Detector Giveaway

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(Monaca, Pa.)  Shell Polymers Monaca will hold its seventh annual smoke detector handout event on Thursday, December 12, at Beaver Valley Mall. Join us at the water fountain, starting at 6 p.m. Two items will be provided per household. Devices will be allocated on a first-come, first serve basis, and the team will be onsite until all available smoke detectors are distributed.

The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Center Township Fire Department and Shell Polymers Monaca. Since its inception in 2018, the annual event has grown significantly, reflecting Shell’s commitment to community safety. This year, 350 life-saving devices will be offered to local households. Over the past six years, the Center Township Fire Department and Shell Polymers Monaca have distributed more than 2,500 smoke detectors to families across Beaver County.

Brent Strom hired as Pittsburgh Pirates assistant pitching coach

FILE – Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach Brent Strom walks to the dugout during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brent Strom has been hired as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ assistant pitching coach. The 76-year-old will work with Oscar Marin, the team’s pitching coach since 2020. A big league pitcher from 1972-77, Strom was pitching coach of Houston in 1996 and from 2014-21, Kansas City from 2000 through 2001 and Arizona from 2022 through 2024. He reached the World Series with the 2017, ’19 and ’21 Astros and the 2023

Digging resumes in the search for a woman in a Pennsylvania sinkhole

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Dec 5, 2024

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press

Digging crews are resuming work in the effort to locate a woman who authorities fear died after falling into a sinkhole above an abandoned Pennsylvania coal mine. Fewer than a dozen searchers, including state police and excavator operators, returned early Thursday to the spot where 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard is thought to have plummeted through a freshly opened sinkhole. Authorities say they no longer think they’ll find Pollard alive. She was last seen Monday evening, searching for her lost cat, Pepper. Her car was discovered some 10 hours later, not far from her house in the village of Marguerite, with her 5-year-old granddaughter inside, unharmed.

Aliquippa School Board adopts resolution towards the removal of a board member

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on December 5th, 2024 at 10:09 A.M.)

(Aliquippa, PA) The action of a resolution towards the removal of a board member was taken at Wednesday night’s Aliquippa School Board meeting. Tori Durham-Flannigan was asked to resign from her position as a school director immediately.   A  proper investigation concluded that Durham-Flannigan disclosed information she learned from a legally held executive session under confidentiality and the protection of executive privileges. The motion was made due to the fact that confidential matters of personnel were disclosed. The board rejects her actions, with all being both inappropriate and unacceptable, as well as a violation of board policy. The board also requested that Durham-Flannigan should be removed from all board committees and not serve on any such committees.

Aliquippa School Board announces high school football coach’s return

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on December 5th, 2024 at 10:03 A.M.)

(Aliquippa, PA) The Aliquippa school board held its reorganization and regular meeting Wednesday night and announced the return of Aliquippa High School Football Coach Mike Warfield for the 2025-2026 season after Warfield took a leave of absence this season. The board voted to reinstate Warfield with his salary totaling $12,500. They voted to reinstate Football  Coach Mike  Warfield His salary for the season will be $12,500. The board’s next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, January 15,2025 at 6 p.m. in the Gene Karmazyn Black Box Theater.