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Gary E. Moore (1952-2024)

Gary E. Moore, 71, of Rochester, passed away on October 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 28, 1952, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Edward R. and Meuriel Moore. In addition with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Moore and sister, Patty Jo Moore. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Julia, sons, Jeffrey (Julie) Moore of Rochester and Chad (Sarah) Moore of Grove City, brother, Edward (Lois) Moore, sisters, Carol Moore, Ginny Monroe, and Sioux Moore, and grandchildren: Samantha Moore, Travis Moore, Emmett Moore, Esther Moore, and Abraham Moore. Gary followed his mother’s footsteps with his love for art. He was a lifetime musician who was active in the R.C. Car Community. He also served 4 years active duty as a Navy Corpsman. According to Gary’s wishes, no public services will be held.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

James H. (Jimmy) George (1938-2024)

James H. (Jimmy) George, 86, of Brighton Township, passed away on October 13, 2024.
He was born March 31, 1938 in Aliquippa, the son of the late James and Margaret Short George. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucille (Raymond) Gratz and Gladys George and brother-in-law, Patrick Phillips. James is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Diana, daughters, Susan George, Jennifer (Gary Graham) George, beloved grandson, Isaac Cowie, brothers, Thomas (Norlee) George, Robert (Betty) George, sister, June Phillips, brother-in-law, Bill Noah, Sr., Bill and Terri Noah, Jr., and their children, Joshua and Abigail Noah, Sam (Nikki) Cowie, along with numerous other family members and friends.
James was a devoted member of Beaver Falls Christian Assembly Church where he served several terms as a board member as well as many years as the church custodian. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and spent 28 years of his career as an electrician for J & L Steel Tin Mill. In his leisure time he enjoyed walking at the mall with his friend Phil and “working” on his golf game.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Valley Beaver for their kind and compassionate care.
Services were private with Pastor Dale Russo officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy’s honor to Christian Assembly, 814 Lincoln Place, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

James G. Sneed (1946-2024)

James G. Sneed, 78, of Chippewa Township passed away on October 17, 2024 in his residence with his wife and sister-in-law at his side.

He was born on September 20, 1946, in Ellwood City, the son of the late James P. and Katherine (Schell) Sneed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Daniel Pisano and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Sneed.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cecelia (Pisano) Sneed, his sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Pisano of Pittsburgh, Bonnie Russo of Pittsburgh, and Tracy Pisano of Koppel, brothers-in-law, Joseph (Kathy) Pisano of Austintown, Ohio, Frank (Patricia) Pisano of Koppel, and Thomas (Lydia) Pisano of Orlando, Florida, one brother, Ronald Sneed of New Castle, a sister, Renee (Jeff) Rhodes of Ellwood City, a special friend, Joni Ochman of Youngstown, Ohio, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

James was a Veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He had several jobs over the years, including Beaver County Housing Authority, Pa Labor and Industry, but his heart was in his music. He loved entertaining as a Disc Jockey better known as “Jimmy Sneed’s Mighty Music Machine!”

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 10:30 a.m. until the time of a mass of Christian burial at noon at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 632 Virginia Avenue, Rochester. The Beaver County Special Unit will perform military honors at the church at 11:45 a.m.

A private inurnment will take place at Holy Redeemer Cemetery.

The family requests contributions be made in James’ name to St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ashley Leavens for all the love and care she has given to James.

All funeral services have been entrusted to GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

 

Chad Alan Till (1974-2024)

Chad Alan Till, 50, of New Brighton, passed away at home on October 16, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1974, the son of Emily (Hupp) Till and the late William K. Till. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Charlot Till, maternal grandparents, Clair and Frances Hupp, and his uncle, James Hupp.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Austin (Gwendolyn) Till and Morgan Till, his lifelong partner, Christy Taminski, his sisters, Susan (Lew) Muoio and Billie Joe Cordes, his adopted daughters, Shayla (Dustin) Lander, Tai Narad, and Tori Krepps, his uncle, John (Jane) Hupp, his aunt, Cindy Hupp, six grandchildren, nephews, Kenny Miller, Ricky Cordes, and Ryan Dunn and numerous cousins.

For over 20 years, Chad was employed by ITC in Fallston. He had a passion for fishing and restoring classic cars, especially a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. He was always eager to help anyone in need. His love for his family was profound, with his children always being his top priority.

Visitation will take place on Monday, October 21, from 4:00 P.M. until the funeral service at 7:30 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. The family extends their gratitude to Good Samaritan Hospice and Family Hospice for their exceptional care of Chad.

Pennsylvania unemployment rate changes from September

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for September 2024.

According to this report, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 3.4% in September. This was the 12th consecutive month with an identical rate – the longest streak on record (back to 1976). The rate remained well under the U.S. unemployment rate which fell by one-tenth of a percentage point from its August level to 4.1%.

The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate was one-tenth of a percentage point above its September 2023 level of 3.3%, while the national rate was up three-tenths of a percentage point over the year.

Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – was down 24,000 over the month to 6,556,000 in September. Resident employment (-23,000) accounted for most of the labor force decline.

Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs were up 6,800 over the month to a record high of 6,205,000, setting the 14th consecutive record high for Pennsylvania’s jobs count. Jobs increased from August in five of the 11 industry supersectors. The largest supersector movement was a gain of 6,100 in leisure & hospitality which reached a record high. Education & health services reached a record high for the 16th consecutive month.

Over the year, total nonfarm jobs were up 102,700 with gains in six of the 11 supersectors. Education & health services (+59,800) had the largest volume over-the-year gain.

Source for Photo: FILE—In this file photo from May 5, 2021, a vehicle speeds by a hiring sign offering a $500 bonus outside a McDonalds restaurant, in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pa. Pennsylvania will resume work search requirements in July for hundreds of thousands of people receiving unemployment compensation, a top Wolf administration official said Monday, May 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Monaca fire department adding groundbreaking

Monaca accident

Story reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on October 18th, 2024 at 10: A.M.)

Borough officials announced on Thursday that groundbreaking for the new fire station at 1300 Pacific Avenue is upcoming.  The event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Road closure occurring in Aliquippa

(Story reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published on October 18th, 2024 at 9:58 A.M.)

Beginning today, Friday, October 18th 2024, the in-ramp on Route 51 coming into  the city of Aliquippa will be closed. The closure is necessary so 5 buildings can be demolished on Sheffield Avenue, city officials reported this morning. The closure began Thursday and the ramp is closed until the demolition is complete.

Two more guns intercepted at Pittsburgh International Airport in two days

(Findlay Township, PA) Transportation Security Administration officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted two guns in two days. On Monday, a .38 caliber handgun was found in a carry-on bag and was confiscated from a man from Washington, Pennsylvania. A loaded gun with a 9 mm firearm with 12 bullets, one in the chamber, was also discovered in a carry-on bag on Wednesday and according to a news release, the gun belonged to a woman from Munhall, Pennsylvania. The total number of guns that the Pittsburgh International Airport have intercepted this year has now increased to thirty-six. 

PennDOT gives tips to stay safe for Halloween

(Beaver County, PA) As those in Beaver County get ready for Halloween, PennDOT is giving tips for kids and adults to stay safe on October 31st. PennDOT advises drivers to be extra cautious in residential neighborhoods during trick-or-treating and if you are going to a Halloween party, plan ahead to get home on time. PennDOT also provides that parents should remind their children to be careful and look both ways before they cross the street, to always walk on sidewalks, cross at street corners, pay attention instead of looking at electronic devices, and to not dart across the road or cross between parked cars. For costumes, PennDOT considers adding reflective tape to costumes, carrying a flashlight, wearing glow sticks, and using face paint instead of masks, which obstructs vision. Pedestrians also need to make sure they are visible to drivers. 

Former Preisdent Trump to have rally in Latrobe

(Unity Township, PA) Former President Donald Trump will be having a rally at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe on Saturday. The doors will open at 2 p.m. and the Republican Presidential Nominee will speak starting at 6 p.m. The Trump campaign has capped tickets on a first-come, first served basis for two tickets a person, but other tickets for the Latrobe rally are free. This is the first rally for Former President Trump since he returned to Butler on October 5th, the same location where an assassination attempt on the presidential candidate was attempted. 

Source for Photo: Republican presidential candidate and former president, Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)