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Raymond Why (1929-2026)

Raymond Why, 96, of Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Health System – Beaver Campus. He was born in Beaver Falls on August 16th, 1929, a son of the late George and Mary (Wong) Why. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Gallagher) Why, a daughter, Jennifer McCracken, his siblings: Billy Why, Jessie Why, Rose Why, Frank Why, and Donald Why. He is survived by his loving children, Faith (David) Zupsic and R. Andrew Why, his grandchildren: Noah, Cameron, Christian, Tyler, Grace, Cassidy, and Gabriel; his sisters, Margaret Wong and Shirley (Sam) Moy; along with his beloved friends, Shawn (Robyn) McCracken and Jack Kincade, as well as his extended family, church family, and many friends.

Raymond was a self-employed engineer for his professional life and was working until just two weeks prior to his passing. He was a dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, where he served in many capacities. He served as the former moderator of Synod of the Trinity for Presbyterian Church USA, as well as the former moderator of Synod for Beaver Valley Presbytery. He was also a member of the former Beaver Falls Kiwanis Club and the Beaver Falls Masonic Lodge.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 10th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 11th at 11 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, 1103 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where friends will be received at the church at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, February 11th.

Rev. David Oyler will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.

Chris A. Niedergall (1964-2026)

Chris A. Niedergall, 61, of Beaver, passed away on February 4th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester on August 20th, 1964, a son of the late Ralph E. and Dorothy Kindelberger Niedergall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Robert, Donald, Gerald, and Marvin Niedergall, and Edward Knight. He is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Laura E. (Hogue) Niedergall, as well as one son, Sean E. Niedergall of Beaver, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sandra and David Vaughn of Economy Borough and Kimberly Pratte of Rochester, two sisters-in-law, Eileen Niedergall of Alabama and Irene Knight of Freedom, numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, to whom he was known as “Pappy Chris.”

Chris was an employee of Pittsburgh Tubular Shafting in Rochester Township, where he served as Vice President and Operation Manager. He was Methodist by faith and an Army Veteran. He was a 1982 graduate of Rochester High School, and continued to Penn State University and graduated from Boston College in Chemical Engineering. He loved his family, which was most important to him, who saw him as a “jack of all trades”. He loved biking in the warm climates, reading, music, and was a history enthusiast.  Friends will be received on Sunday, February 8th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a service will be held on Monday, February 9th, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Collene Carney, of Monacrest Free Methodist Church in Monaca. Interment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester, and the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 862 will provide full military honors for their fallen comrade at the cemetery at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, February 9th.

David R. Boyers, Sr. (1941-2026)

David R. Boyers Sr., 84, of Rochester Township, passed away on February 4th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Rochester on June 28th, 1941, a son of the late David B. and Roberta R. Wallace Boyers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard C. Boyers, and an aunt and uncle, Wesley and Carol Winkle. He is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Janet M. Shebish Boyers, two daughters and one son, several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, several cousins, including: Raymond and Susan Winkle and James and Karla Winkle and Robert and Carol Winkle; as well as his loving friends, Sue and Bob Hage and his two feline companions, Lucy and Harper.

David was a retired owner and administrator of Boyers Personal Care Homes in Beaver Falls, from 1974 until 2008. He formerly worked with insurance and financial investments where he was in business for forty-eight years. He was an agent with The National Life Insurance Company from 1963 until 1984, and also with General American Life Insurance Company, where he had many times received the Top Hat Club Award and President’s Council Honor. He was a graduate of Rochester High school with its Class of 1959, and he had continued to meet and attend breakfast with classmates Gary, John, and Anthony. He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rochester, and was a member of the Rochester V.F.W. Post #128, where he was part of the former maintenance crew. He was a member of the former Rochester Fireman’s Club, he loved boating, and playing tennis and traveling with his wife Janet every year for twenty-five years, to the Caribbean Islands, Virginia Beach, and Western United States. He was also a strong supporter of MAGA. In accordance with David’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Inurnment will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester. All arrangements are entrusted to William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 393 Adams Street, Rochester, PA 15074. The family also wishes to thank our neighbors, especially Ray, Mike, Suzanne, Rob, and Ted Feitt for their help and attention to Dave over the last few years.

Darryl G. “Greg” Eimer (1957-2026)

Darryl G. “Greg” Eimer, 68, of Patterson Township, passed away on February 5th, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on July 6th, 1957, a son of the late Robert and Anastasia (Dziak) Eimer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert “Robin” Eimer. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Lori (Spaniel) Eimer, his mother-in-law, Shirley Spaniel, his sister-in-law, Lisa (Christian) Scherer, two nieces and two nephews.

Darryl was an Estimator at SignPro and was a long-suffering fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He enjoyed family vacations in Ocean City, Maryland and a good nap.

In accordance with Darryl’s wishes, there will be no services.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Greg and his family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

Michigan man sentenced 20 to 40 years in jail for setting a home in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on fire

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Bensalem Police Department)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Bucks County, PA) According to officials yesterday, twenty-two-year-old Harrison Jones of Rockford, Michigan was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison after he set a home located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on fire with several people inside in 2025. The Bensalem Police Department in Bucks County states that Jones has been charged with arson, attempted murder, and related offenses in connection with a fire on February 10th, 2025. Police confirm that the arson happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. that day in the 5200 block of Merganser Way in Bensalem which injured six people and killed two dogs. The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office confirms that Jones entered a plea of no contest to attempted homicide and aggravated animal cruelty charges after he set the home of a 21-year-old who had an online relationship with his ex-girlfriend on fire. Officials expressed that Jones traveled over 700 miles to set the house on fire. Jones ignited an accelerant, which caused an explosion, leveled the rear of the home and trapped six people inside. Jones was arrested in Michigan after the attack occurred and investigators used automated license plate readers to track him down. 

Hoffmann Family of Companies reportedly expresses interest in saving the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

(File Photo: Source for Photo: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette logo is displayed on the newspaper’s Pittsburgh office Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Chicago-based Hoffman Family of Companies reportedly has now expressed interest in possibly saving the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The company also reached a “definitive agreement” to purchase a controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group in December of 2025. According to the founder and chairman of Hoffman Family of Companies, his company is in discussions to buy the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The owner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Block Communications, Inc., announced on January 7th, 2026 that the 240-year-old newspaper would publish its final edition on May 3rd, 2026, which will permanently cease its operations.

 

 

Advanced life-support ambulance based at Oakdale fire station brings hospital-level care to parts of Allegheny County

(File Photo of the Front of an Ambulance)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Allegheny County, PA) An advanced life support ambulance that is based at the Oakdale fire station brings hospital-level care to parts of Allegheny County thanks to a recent partnership with Northwest EMS.  An advanced life support ambulance is not an ambulance that is basic, because inside the unit are cardiac monitors that are advanced, airway equipment, life-saving medications, and the ability to treat trauma that is severe, cardiac arrests and breathing emergencies on scene. This is care that used to start at the hospital that can now start at the side of the patient, and the unit is responding to calls already. It is staffed every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for twelve hours a day. 

Pitcher José Urquidy and Pittsburgh Pirates agree to $1.5 million, 1-year contract

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Detroit Tigers pitcher Jose Urquidy throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sept. 17, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

(PITTSBURGH – AP) Pitcher José Urquidy and the Pittsburgh Pirates agreed Thursday to a $1.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.

A 30-year-old right-hander, Urquidy adds depth to the Pirates staff headed by NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and gives the team roster flexibility because he can be optioned to the minor leagues.

Urquidy had Tommy John surgery on June 5, 2024, while with Houston, signed a $1 million, one-year deal with Detroit last March and returned to the major leagues on Sept. 14. He made two big league relief appearances last year and had a 7.71 ERA over 2 1/3 innings.

A six-year major league veteran, Urquidy is 27-16 with a 4.00 ERA in 70 starts and 11 relief appearances for the Astros (2019-23) and Tigers. He was on the injured list with a forearm strain in 2024 before having surgery.

Urquidy has a 4.08 ERA in 15 postseason appearances, including eight starts.

Chrysler recalls over 450,000 vehicles whose trailer brakes could fail

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – The Chrysler logo is on display at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show, Feb. 11, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Wahsington, D.C.) According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail. The vehicles involved in this recent recall are the 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, the 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, the Ram 2500 Pickup, the Ram 3500 Pickup, the Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, the Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, the Ram 5500 Cab Chassis and the 2026 Jeep Cherokee. The NHTSA also states that dealers will replace the trailer tow module for free and March 24th will be when owner notification letters are expected to be mailed. 

TSA successfully rolls out TSA ConfirmID

(File Photo of the Transportation Security Administration Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Wahsington, D.C.) According to a release in Washington D.C. yesterday from the Transportation Security Administration, it successfully implemented its new modernized alternative identity verification system, TSAConfirmID, resulting in a promising increase of REAL ID compliance.  95-99% of travelers are presenting REAL IDs or other acceptable forms of identification at airport security checkpoints based on early data reports, which is an improvement that is encouraging in compliance since TSA ConfirmID was announced in December of 2025. Passengers without REAL IDs or other acceptable forms of identification have the option to use TSA ConfirmID by paying a fee of $45 for a 10-day travel period. The new system is designed to both strengthen identity verification and to further enhance aviation security by closing long-standing gaps in ID standards.