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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Beaver, PA) Zugliani Hair Designs, a hair salon in downtown Beaver, will be closing after thirty years of business in its community. The owner of that salon, Sherry Holcolmb, recently announced that the business on Third Street will close. However, Holcolmb will continue to provide some hair services at Sense of Eden Salon and Spa in Bridgewater, which is where her longtime clients can still see her.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Conway, PA) A fire destroyed a garage before it spread to a home in Beaver County early this morning. The fire was reported in Conway on the 1300 block of Foote Street around 2:15 a.m. There were no reported injuries. There was no word initially on the cause of fire, which is unknown at this time. According to Conway Fire Captain Bill Giska, the fire marshal is investigating, but this fire is not being considered as suspicious.
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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff
(Harmony Twp., Beaver County, Pa.) The Harmony Twp. Fire Department shared a post on their Facebook on Tuesday afternoon thanking a FedEx driver for his heroic efforts that saved a township homeowner’s life. The post stated John Shurko was making a delivery on Pioneer Drive and as he walked onto the porch, he thought he smelled something burning and heard a smoke detector going off. He knocked several times but did not receive a response. At this point he called 911 to report the incident. Within 4 minutes Harmony Township and Economy firefighters arrived on scene. They checked the doors, and both were locked. Forcible entry was used on the rear kitchen door, firefighters noticed that the entire first floor was full of smoke and there was a pan of Pierogies burning on the stove. They found the homeowner unconscious in the living room. Firefighters were able to move him to the outside. Economy paramedics were on scene and treated and transported the patient to the hospital. The post reported that the homeowners condition was unknown but critical. Crews ventilated and secured the home before leaving. Ambridge and Baden Fire Departments also assisted on the scene.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a recent release in Harrisburg from The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, (PUC), they recently released an open letter from Chairman Steve DeFrank, expressing his deep appreciation for the frontline staff of human service agencies, nonprofit organizations, community programs, faith-based groups, and local assistance networks across the Commonwealth. This message was issued ahead of Thanksgiving and Chairman DeFrank acknowledges the extraordinary challenges that families in Pennsylvania are facing this winter, following the weeks of disruptions of federal programs and household costs that are rising. DeFrank also highlights the essential role that advocates, caseworkers and partners in the community play in both connecting at-risk residents to utility assistance programs that are critical and assisting families in staying connected, warm and safe.
Robert E. Blake, 78, of New Sewickley Township, passed away at his home on November 21st, 2025. He was born in Glen Easton, West Virginia on July 26th, 1947, the son of the late Linduff E. and Imogene Crow Blake. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Michael and Louise Gerace. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Kathleen M. (Gerace) Blake, two daughters and a son-in-law, Michele R. Blake of Daughterty Township and Colleen M. and Damion Nickel of Florida, two grandsons, Dawson and Cody Nickel, one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia I. and Lonnie Vodenichar of New Sewickley Township, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joann and Bill Teets of Rochester, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, two great-great-nieces and his K-9 companion, Maddie.
Robert was a retired furnace operator with Horsehead Industry in Potter Township. He was baptized Lutheran through the Oak Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Sewickley Township. He was a 1966 graduate of New Brighton High school and was a member of the Rochester Sportsman Club, the Unionville American Legion Post 512, the Center Township V.F.W Post 1821, the New Brighton Croatian Club and the Beaver Falls Turners Club. He also loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War.
Friends and family will be received on Sunday, November 30th, from 4-8 p.m., at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements and where a service will be held Monday, December 1st, at 10 a.m. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Slepecki, the Pastor of Oak Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA 68, Rochester. The Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 862 will provide full military honors for their fallen comrade following the service. The family wishes memorial contributions go to the Rochester Sportsman Club, Sportsman Lane, Rochester, PA 15074. The family would also like to thank Three Oaks Hospice for the care and comfort they provided.
Paul Nicholas Duraney Jr., 81, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27th, 2025. He was born in Rochester on May 21st, 1944, a son of the late Paul and Frances Duraney, Sr. He is survived by his daughter, Brooke (Christina) Duraney, a brother, Richard (Rebecca) Duraney and two sisters, Carol (Gary) Nattersted and Susan Duraney. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nepehws.
Paul was a U.S. Airforce Veteran. He also ran the Harmony Inn for Carl Beers, his best friend for many years. He previously had worked as a hot finisher at B&W. He also loved sports and enjoyed playing softball with the Palace Inn. He was also a loving and wonderful father.
In accordance with Paul’s wishes, all of his services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Madeline Lutz, 87, of Economy Borough, passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver, on November 24th, 2025. She was born in Ambridge on June 2, 1938, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Laura (Phillips) Matanick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lutz, a daughter, Renee Lutz, a special grandson, Nicholas Soltis, a brother, Robert Matanick and 2 sisters, Loretta Mickey and Kathleen Petcash. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Roxanne (Jeffrey) Soltis, Rhonda (Gary) Lazzaretti and Rochelle (Randy) Hinzman, a combination of granddaughters/grandsons and great-granddaughters/great-grandsons, Chanda (Max) Fallecker and their children, Eli and Serena and Melinda (Andrew) Pisano and their children, Lucas and Cameron, Becky Hinzman (J.C. Reboton) and Breanna (Larry) Musgrave and their children, Eva and Larry, and soon-to-be expected, River: Laura Hinzman, Mitchel Lazzaretti, Ashton (David) Weatherly and their child, Margo and a sister, Roberta Kwiatanowsky.
Madeline was a graduate of St. Veronica’s High School in Ambridge. She and her husband owned the Pine Inn Lounge on Big Sewickley Creek Road.
All are welcome to gather for a visitation on Tuesday, November 25th, from 3-7 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements and where Funeral Prayers will be offered on Wednesday, November 26th at 10:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M., in the Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue
Ambridge and interment will follow in Good Samaritan Cemetery there.
Sharon Kay Hendershot, 73, of Industry, passed away on November 22nd, 2025 at her residence.
She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on May 26th, 1952, a daughter of the late Arthur Ray and Juanita “Bonnie” (Balser) Hendershot. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tracy Brandao, her daughter, Tammy Lynn Elkins, her grandson, Mark “Allen” Shreaves Jr. and her brothers, Arthur “Ray” Hendershot and Kevin Hendershot. Sharon was a devoted mother to her surviving daughter, Virginia “Ginny” (Mark) Shreaves and her surviving pet, Lulu. She cherished her siblings, Clyde (Hilda) Hendershot, Lynn (Tony) Joseph and Cindy (Jerry) Kersey, her grandchildren: Dallion Elkins, Caitlyn Mata, Jessica Shreaves, Isaac Shreaves, and Kaylynne Shreaves; as well as her great-grandchildren, Devon, Emilio, Xander, and Elena, and she also held dear many nieces, nephews, and cousins, who all survive her who were touched by her warmth and generosity.
Sharon was the heart of her family and a constant source of connection and compassion. She had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel welcome. For the past 38 years, Sharon has shared her life with her beloved partner, Wayne Wilson, who also survives her. Their enduring bond was a testament to love’s strength and resilience. One of Sharon’s greatest joys was crocheting Afghans for family, friends, and disabled veterans, a labor of love that wrapped those she cared about in comfort and beauty. Her legacy is one of inclusion, kindness, and unwavering love. She was also a life member of the VFW post 8168 lady’s auxiliary. Her presence will be deeply missed. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.
Friends will be received on Sunday, November 30th from 1 p.m. until the time of a funeral service at 4 p.m. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of her arrangements. The funeral service will be officiated by Christy Knetsch, a niece with whom Sharon always shared a special bond.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Jesse, Renee, and Ashley for taking such great care of Sharon and her family.
In lieu of flowers, Sharon’s family requests donations be made in Sharon’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(White Oak, PA) Court documents that were unsealed until they were obtained yesterday have now revealed more details about the fatal shooting that occurred on October 12th, 2025 outside a Wendy’s located in White Oak of Allegheny County that killed thirty-three-year-old Kenneth Hayman of McKeesport that day. According to Allegheny County police, Hayman was on his motorcycle at Jacks Run Road and Lincoln Way the afternoon of October 12th, 2025 when a Chevrolet Silverado pulled up behind him and three men got out. Police confirm that gunfire was exchanged with one of the men in the truck as Hayman tried to run before Hayman was shot multiple times. Hayman was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Charges were announced on Friday against three men, who are members of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, and investigators wrote that they were looking to retaliate against Hayman, a member of the War Dogs Motorcycle Club, who police note was involved in a fight with another Pagans Motorcycle Club member recently in Washington County. The truck owner and the president of the Irwin chapter of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, twenty-seven-year-old Victor Cruz, along with the shooter, thirty-three-year-old Jacob Baker and thirty-six-year-old Albert Renchko, who were both in Cruz’s truck at the time of the shooting, all received charges. All three men are charged with aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy and Baker has an additional charge of homicide. Cruz was in jail, but he was released while he awaits his appearance in court, but Baker and Renchko remain in custody.
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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Moon Township, PA) The Moon Township Garden Club’s annual Holiday Greens Sale will be hosted at Robin Hill in Coraopolis on December 6th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This yearly tradition which has been going on since 2008 involved members offering a selection of items made from fresh evergreens in their gardens. The Holiday Greens Sale includes Christmas decorations and gifts like baked goods, gift baskets, gift items, artificial items and fresh evergreen items. The proceeds of this sale will be used to benefit the Moon Township community, including a scholarship that is annual to a resident of Moon who plans to major in or is presently enrolled in horticulture or courses of study related to the environment.