Woman and female juvenile given disorderly conduct charges after disturbances in Aliquippa

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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano)

(Aliquippa, PA) A woman got a disorderly conduct charge after a fight between juveniles occurred in Aliquippa on March 4th, 2025. Thirty-five-year-old Marcy Brown is the mother of one of about seven to ten juveniles who both fought and caused a distrubance near Linmar Terrace and Waugaman Street. Brown was involved in a different disturbance. A fifteen-year-old female juvenile was also given a disorderly conduct charge for not following commands to break up the fight.

Woman causes single-vehicle crash in Darlington Township

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Darlington Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver report that an unidentified female driver caused a single-vehicle crash in Darlington Township on March 4th, 2025. Police were investigating a hit and run on Elizabeth Street that day at around 4:30 p.m. The woman hit the vehicle into the rocks of her yard near the road during the crash. No leads of investigation were identified.

 

Parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student call for her to be announced deceased

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Military personnel search for Sudiksha Konanki, a university student from the U.S. who disappeared on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Monday, March. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Francesco Spotorno)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) The parents of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki are asking that their daughter would be announced deceased after she disappeared in the Dominican Republic. It has been since March 6th since she was last seen in Punta Cana. The passport of Joshua Riibe, who was the last person to allegedly see Konanki was confiscated. The attorney of Riibe requested release for him on Monday and according to an official, a judge is expected to issue a ruling today.

American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania encourages people to give during Red Cross Giving Day

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is encouraging people to donate on March 26th on Red Cross Giving Day. You can give financially or give either platelets or blood to those that need them. During March, those that give $140 or more can receive a pair of socks or a red cross Monopack. You will also receive a $10 Amazon gift card in your email if you give plasma, platelets or blood during March. You can visit redcross.org for more information or to donate.  You can also visit RedCrossBlood.org to make an appointment. 

 

 

Beaver Falls man jailed for killing a dog during a domestic dispute

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Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) A man from Beaver Falls was jailed on Monday for killing a Pitbull that was ten months old named Ace. Aliquippa Police got a complaint on March 7th, 2025 after Ace was dead when arriving at the hospital. Twenty-four-year-old Brandon Miller had a domestic dispute with his girlfriend and threw the dog down the stairs at a home near Baker Street. Miller also hit Ace two times against a window in a previous argument between him and his girlfriend. Chippewa Township Police handled that incident. Miller was given an arrest warrant for neglect and aggravated cruelty of animals. The Chippewa Township Police Department helped to arrest Miller, who is now in the Beaver County Jail without incident.

Car fire in Zelienople causes people to be displaced after fire spreads to several houses

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Zelienople, PA) On Saturday, a fire broke out in Zelienople from a car that went to several houses in the area which caused four people to be displaced. The fire occurred on Timberbrook Court at about 9 p.m. According to Zelienople Police, a car jump starter with a lithium battery may have been the starter of the fire. Police also confirmed that the car has a recall for risk of fire from its trailer hitch module. Nobody was injured after the incident occurred. 

 

John J. Shutey, Jr. (1951-2025)

John J. Shutey, Jr., 73, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on March 12th, 2025 at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, following a brief illness.

He was born on July 26th, 1951, the son of the late John J. and Shirley Ann Shutey. He is survived by his wife, Charlene, a son, John J. Shutey III (Natalie), their two children, John IV and Dominic of Aliquippa, a daughter, Lisa (Mark) Escario of Shafford, Virginia, as well as numerous loving cousins and stepchildren. He was a previous resident of the homes at Shadow Lakes and enjoyed time at his homes at Seven Springs and Pawley’s Plantation.

Following graduation from Rocky Mountain College, John was employed at his family’s business, Shasta, Inc. in Aliquippa. He rose to become president of the company and retired in 2016. While there, he and his team were instrumental in expanding the firm to include subsidiary operations in St. Louis, Missouri, Perth Amboy, New Jersey and Canton, Ohio.

John was an avid golfer and skier and was a member of Pawley’s Plantation Golf and Country Club. He was also a previous member of Montour Heights Country Club and the Club at Shadow Lakes. He was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church (Our Lady of the Valley Parish) in Beaver.

Friends will be received on Thursday, March 20th from 4-7 P.M. at the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME, 340 Third Street, Beaver.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 21st at 10:30 a.m. at Saints Peter & Paul (Our Lady of the Valley) Roman Catholic Church, 200 Third Street Beaver. Father Howard Campbell will officiate.

Interment will follow at the Beaver Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Saints Peter & Paul (Our Lady of the Valley Parish) Church, 200 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009, https://www.osvhub.com/stceciliaroch/giving/funds

Bus carrying bagpipers from St. Patrick’s Day parade crashes into truck in Pennsylvania

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Jefferson Township first responders look over the scene of a school bus crash at the Mount Cobb, Pa. exit of Interstate 84, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (Chad Sebring/The Times-Tribune via AP)

MOUNT COBB, Pa. (AP) — Bagpipers returning from a St. Patrick’s Day parade were taken to hospitals after their charter bus crashed into a tractor-trailer, officials said.

The bus was exiting westbound Interstate 84 in northeastern Pennsylvania shortly before 6:30 p.m. Sunday when it ran into the tractor-trailer, which had no one inside it, Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mike Shaffer said, according to WBRE-TV/WYOU-TV.

Seventeen people on the bus had minor injuries, according to Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper First Class Robert Urban. The crash was not weather related and is under investigation, he said.

The bus was carrying the Greater Scranton Black Diamonds Pipe Band back from a parade in Milford, according to Bill Hetherson, the band’s business manager. The band expects everyone to make a full recovery. They cancelled group St. Patrick’s Day events on Monday but some might be able to play solo, Hetherson said.

Susan Elaine Taddy (1961-2025)

Susan Elaine Taddy, 64, of Baden, passed away at home on March 16th, 2025. She was born in Sewickley on February 5th, 1961, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Edmunds) Gerazounis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Taddy, her father and mother-in-law, John A. and Rosemarie Taddy, sisters, Cathy Sellman and Georgianne Gerazounis, nephews, Sean Clark and Sam Hassick, as well as her special friend, Ken Parsons, who was always there for her and her kids. Susan lived most of her life in Ambridge. She was the mother of Shannon (Taddy) Collins and Brittany Taddy. Susan lived with Brittany in Baden for the last few remaining years of her life. She was the proudest of all to be grandma to her granddaughter, Chloe Collins. Susan always told people how much joy Chloe brought to her life.  She was the sister of Dean (Debbie) Gerazounis and Jimmy Gerazounis, sister-in-law to Robin and Brian Yaworsky, aunt to Tyke, Darcy, Ethan and Alivia Clark, Cathy Jo, Jaden and Justin Hassick, Buzzy, Renee, Caleb, and Anita Szymoniak, as well as David Szymoniak and Ryan, Jasalyn, and Jimmy Jr. Gerazounis.

Susan was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.  Her personality brought warmth and joy to everyone she encountered. Susan’s passing will be deeply mourned by those who knew and loved her, and her memory will remain in their hearts forever.

Susan’s family would like to give a special thank you to everyone from Three Oaks Hospice, especially Rose, Erica, Jen, and Janice.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, March 18th, from 1-7 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where funeral prayers will be offered on Wednesday, March 19th, at 10:15 A.M. A funeral service will follow at 11 A.M. in Valley Christian Fellowship, 398 Route 68, Rochester. Interment will take place in the Economy Cemetery.

Eileen M. Denniston (1942-2025)

Eileen M. Denniston, 82, of South Beaver Township, formerly of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at home on March 14th, 2025 after a brave battle with Mesothelioma. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 17th, 1942, a daughter of the late John & Sophie (Guzik) Konieczny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George T. Denniston. She is survived by her husband, Harry C. Smith, three children, Dane G. Denniston of Crescent Township, Dione Stauber (Matt) of Mars and Dawn Dalena Denniston (Nick Steri) of Moon Township, three grandchildren, Leah Stauber, Lindsey Stauber & Derric G. Denniston, a brother, Daniel Konieczny (Mary), a sister, Norma Konieczny, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Eileen was an avid walker who loved Kennywood Park, Do-Wop music, the Beaver Valley Yacht Club and Ocean City. She was a nanny for many years and treasured her time caring for all the children. Eileen enjoyed mostly spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and extended family. She was affectionately known as “Baw Baw.” Eileen’s list of friends spanned the generations.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 19th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, March 20th at 10 A.M. in St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 987 Beaver Grade Road, Moon Township. Private interment will take place at a later date.