Arnold “Arnie” W. Winkle (Passed on January 8th, 2025)

Arnold ‘Arnie’ W. Winkle, 82, passed away at his Center Township residence on January 8th, 2025. His passing occurred after an extended illness. Born in the same close-knit community, Arnie’s journey began in Center Township, where he was born and raised. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Eleanor (Zieber) Winkle, and his brother Jackie.

Arnold’s life was marked by a loving partnership with his wife of fifty-nine years, Janice Marie (May) Winkle. They were united in marriage on November 20th, 1965, and together they raised two devoted daughters, Sheri (Dean) Angelo and Regina Moore, both of Center Township. His joy was multiplied with the arrival of his four grandchildren, Cailynne, Veronica, Mitchell Angelo and Lance Moore. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Raymond May and Harry Winkle.

Education was an important milestone in Arnie’s life, as he attended Center Area Schools and took pride in earning his GED on November 8th, 2005.

Arnold’s work ethic was evident from a young age when, at just 12 years old, he walked from his home to the Rochester Bowling Alley to set pins. This early job marked the beginning of a diligent career, as he later joined Phoenix Glass Co in Monaca. He eventually retired from J & L Structural Steel.

Beyond his work, Arnold was a man of many interests. He loved to travel, especially on cruises where he could explore new horizons and relax in the company of his beloved Janice. Fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle offered him a sense of tranquility and freedom.

Arnold’s faith played a central role in his life as a longtime member of VanKirk Lutheran Church. There, he served as a worship leader, usher, and church council member. His involvement in the church was a reflection of his dedication to service and his desire to contribute positively to the lives of others.

Friends will be received on Monday, January 13th from 4-8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca. Additional visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14th from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the VanKirk Lutheran Church, 106 Vankirk Road, Monaca.

The family wishes to extend a note of thanks to Pinnacle Hospice for the compassionate care that they provided to Arnold.

To share online condolences, view Arnold’s video tribute or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.

Andrea Lee Posset (1950-2025)

Andrea Lee Posset, 74, of Beaver, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on January 7th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with illness.

She was born in Pittsburgh on November 19th, 1950, a daughter of the late Michael and Doris Traficante. She is survived by her loving husband John “Tony” Posset, sons Christian (Lisa) Posset and Michael (Carolyn) Posset; grand-children, Alexandra (Conor Quinn) Posset, Isabella Posset, Devon and Dylan Throckmorton, brother Michael Traficante, sisters Michelle Traficante and Mara Uplinger and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. Andrea was a homemaker and her greatest joy was her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of donations and gifts, Andrea would like for her loved ones to hug their significant others.

Robert “Bob” S. Kasper (1939-2025)

Robert “Bob” S. Kasper, 85, of Baden, passed away on January 8th, 2025. He was born on December 24th, 1939, the son of the late Walter and Frances Kasper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cherished wife of fifty-seven years, Sheila (Farah), and brothers-in-law Mike Farah and Al Gaudino.

He is survived by his children, Christina (Greg) Babinsack and Robert M. Kasper, his sister Annette Palichat, grandchildren Gregory and Abigail Babinsac, sisters-in-law Dolores Gaudino and Mary Farah and many nieces and nephews.

Robert had a long and varied career, working at Bethlehem Steel, Quigley Catholic High School, and most recently at the Manheim Auto Auction, which he loved the most. In his younger years, he played the guitar and banjo with The Tony Grandovic Orchestra, a time he fondly remembered and often shared with others. A devoted father and grandfather, Robert enjoyed fishing, listening to his grandson play bass guitar and cheering on his granddaughter as she participated in various sports.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 13th, from 3-6 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Departing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 14th at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Economy Cemetery of Ambridge.

Yankee Trader 01-11-25

On 99.3 FM & 1230 AM every Saturday from 10:00-12:00.  Call 724-774-1888 or 724-843-1888. You can email bcr@beavercountyradio.com to add a listing or to let Diane Brosius know if your item has sold. You can also list items on the Website (Beavercountyradio.com) by clicking on the Yankee Trader logo. Snail mail can be sent to Yankee Trader c/0 WBVP/WMBA 4301 Dutch Ridge Rd. Beaver, PA 15009

01-11-25 Listings

 

Bud         724-321-0695

 

Resner furnace that can hang or be wall-mounted in your garage or out-building.  100,000 BTU’s will heat a good-sized space.  Attachments for hanging or mounting are included.  Thermostatically controlled.  $600.00 OBO

 

Oil furnace complete with 275-gallon oil tank.  Thermostat allows you to maintain an even temperature.  Best for use in a garage or out-building.  $550.00 OBO for all.

 

1 truckload of firewood (hardwood)  $60.00

 

Looking to buyold unwanted car-any type.  Perhaps a Dodge, Chrysler or Plymouth.  2 doors preferred.  1980’s or older.  Also looking for motorcycles or even scrap metal.

 

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Barb        (Hanover Twp)                      724-573-4569

 

BMW Motorcycle RT80 1983.  In good shape, just needs a battery to get it started.  Included a saddlebag and other accessories.  Red color.  Call for price

 

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Josh        (Ambrige)                     724-701-1420

 

Falls craft China in the Garden Party design.  6 piece place settings and plates, bowls and serving platter.  $25.00 for all.

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Frank              (Beaver Falls)        724-846-0331

 

2 Kitchen Base cabinets white 12” and 25”.  Also an above refrigerator cabinet.       $30.00    OBO for all.

 

3 New Tires all on Standard rims.      Make an offer

Good Year 195-75-R15  6 Holes in the wheel

Remington 205-75-R15  5 Holes in the wheel

Pred Tech 205-70-R15  5 Holes in the wheel

 

Outdoor Christmas Sleigh & 2 reindeer plus an angel.  About 4’ tall.  All light up.        PRICE free

 

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VAL          (Beaver)            PHONE:  724-513-9390

Photos available- just ask. 

 

Religious Items:  Rosaries in a variety of styles, Holy Bibles, Wood & Metal Crosses.

 

Neutral Colored upholstered chair with wood trim. Smoke & animal free home  PRICE:  $90.00

 

Wooden accent chair with padded seat & back.  Call for price

 

Lovely Wooden Storage Chest/Toy Box with a lid. 31” in length.   PRICE: $45.00

 

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Karen      (North Sewickley)         724-651-5658

 

Small Drexel Dining Set complete with table, 4 chairs, China cabinet and buffet server.  The table has 2 leaves & can be extended up to 108”.  Dark walnut color.  $500 for everything

 

Family room furnitureSofa with Custom made washable tweed fabric in fall colors.  Also a Rocking Chair with plaid fall color cushions.  $100.00 for both.

 

Troy Bilt snow blower cuts a 24” path.  Manual or electric start.  Works great-looks like new.  The Operating manual is included.  This really throws the snow.  $400.00

 

Several quarts of Castrol Motor Oil-primarily used in older automobiles).  She has 20W50, 10W40 & 10W30

Your Price: $2 per quart (sells for 6.48 retail)

 

She will gladly send photos of any item. 

 

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George (Economy Borough)  724-869-4717

 

Teeter Inversion Table.  Locks your feet in place.  Adjustable tilts.  $450.00 OBO

 

Rochester Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Cocaine Trafficking Operation

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Rochester, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court on January 8, 2025, to 15 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, on his conviction of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab imposed the sentence on Roberto Muniz Sanchez, 46.
According to information presented to the Court, Sanchez was a member of an organized drug trafficking group that obtained kilogram quantities of cocaine via United States Postal Service parcel from Puerto Rico and then sold them in western Pennsylvania and elsewhere as part of an ongoing drug trafficking conspiracy. From approximately October 2023 to March 2024, Sanchez knowingly conspired with the leaders of the drug trafficking organization to possess with intent to distribute and distribute cocaine in and around Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, with Sanchez having purchased quantities of cocaine on several different dates during that period for both distribution to others and personal use.
Assistant United States Attorney Carl J. Spindler prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States.
The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation leading to Sanchez’s conviction in this case in close collaboration with the Lawrence County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, United States Postal Inspection Service, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New Castle City Police Department, Ellwood City Police Department, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, United States Department of Agriculture, Union Township Police Department, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Homeland Security Investigations, and Pennsylvania State Police.
This prosecution was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States by using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.

Second Suspect in Aliquippa VFW Assault Arrested

(Photo from Aliquippa Police Department Facebook Page)
(Aliquippa, Pa,) A second suspect in the brutal assault that occurred on Sunday night at the Aliquippa VFW has been arrested according The Aliquippa Police Department’s Facebook Page. Officers said that City Detective Mosura filed charges and obtained an Arrest Warrant on Thursday for 43 year-old Ronald Brown, of Ambridge, in reference to the VFW Assault incident that took place on 01/05/2025. Through the investigation and while reviewing video footage of the incident, Detective Mosura was able to identify Brown as a second offender in this incident. Brown was not on scene for the beginning of the assault and went there after that assault had already been going on for some time.
When Brown arrived at the bar, the victim was being brutally and violently assaulted by Brett Ours. At this time during the assault, the victim appeared to be battered and completely defenseless. Brown stood by and watched the assault occur. Brown clearly observed the severity of the assault and that the victim was completely helpless. Brown also knew at this time, nobody had dialed 911 and there was no help on the way for the victim. Seeing all of this and knowing all the facts, BROWN made the decision to join in on the attack. As Ours held the defenseless victim to the ground, Brown repeatedly punched the victim in his head, neck and facial area approximately 7 times. After repeatedly punching the victim, BROWN wiped his hands off and continued to watch Ours violently assault the victim. Just like Brett OURS, Ronald Brown never showed indifference to the life of the victim, and instead Brown increased the violence and aggression toward the victim by joining in on the assault. It was reported that Brown went to the bar due to the victim “making a comment about his daughter”, prior to the assault, however, that has not been proven as a fact and is no excuse or defense for the brutal & violent assault that took place.
Brown has been charged with the following:
Liability for Conduct of Another (Felony)
Aggravated Assault (Felony)
Simple Assault (Misdemeanor)
On 01/09/2025 at approximately 2pm, Brown turned himself in and was arraigned on his charges. The Magistrate set Brown’s bond at $100,000.00. Brown was lodged in the Beaver County Jail pending his Preliminary Hearing.

Beaver Falls Homicide Suspect Captured By U.S. Marshals

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(Pittsburgh, Pa.) – U.S. Marshal Stephen Eberle, Western District of Pennsylvania, announced late Thursday afternoon that Marshals have arrested Beaver Falls Homicide suspect, Daniel Lance Felo II,  in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.
Felo is charged by the Beaver Falls Police Department with criminal homicide,
possession of a firearm, and robbery. These charges stem from an incident on December 30, 2024, in Beaver Falls where a 48-year-old male was found deceased.
The U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force received a request from the Beaver Falls Police Department asking for assistance in locating and apprehending Felo. Through their investigation, the U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force developed information that Felo may be staying in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. On January 9, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Task Force members, assisted by the Connellsville Police Department and Beaver Falls Police Department, arrested
Felo without incident at the 500 block of North Pittsburgh Street in the City of Connellsville.
The arrest of this fugitive is the direct result of the cooperative investigative efforts between, U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force, the Allegheny County Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the Pennsylvania Attorney Generals Office, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms,
and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.
“The partnerships we have with city, county, state, and federal law enforcement is key to the overall success of the U.S. Marshal Service and our mission of capturing the most violent and dangerous fugitives. The members of the Fugitive Task Force work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.”
Tips can be submitted to the U.S. Marshals service directly and anonymously by downloading the USMS Tips app to your Apple or Android device. It can also be accessed online at https://www.usmarshals.gov/tips/index.html. You can also follow the latest news and updates about the
U.S. Marshals Service on Twitter: @USMarshalsHQ.

Robert S. Eunson, Jr. (1943-2025)

Robert S. Eunson Jr., 81, of Rochester Township, passed away on January 7th, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 13th, 1943, a son of the late Robert S. and Agnes (Leppert) Eunson. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Rau) Eunson, whom he married in 1972. He is also survived by his brother, Arthur H. and his wife Karen Eunson, his niece, Karen and Kevor TenHuisen and nephew, Arthur H. and Kristen Eunson and his great niece and nephew, Simone and Nick. He is also survived by his very dear friends, Lori (Joe) Bush and Brittany (Fred) Megill and their 7 children.

Robert attended the California State Teachers College, now California State University, and became a teacher in Industrial Arts. He retired from the Ambridge School district in 1999. He was a former volunteer Fireman for Penn Hills, an avid duck hunter and enjoyed feeding the deer, squirrels and the local Peacock. He enjoyed his time at his family camp near Brady’s Bend and was also a member of the NRA.

There will be no visitation or services, according to Robert’s wishes. A gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Raymond C. Lenz (1932-2025)

Raymond C. Lenz, 92, of Moon Township, passed away comfortably at his home on January 7th, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 11th, 1932, a son of the late Carl Lenz & Katherine “Dolly” (Moore) Lenz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beverly Saunders. Raymond is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann “Margie” (Young) Lenz, five sons: Kevin Lenz (Kathy) of Evans City, Pennsylvania, Keith Lenz (Pam) McKean of Pennsylvania, Brian Lenz (Karen) of Imperial, Pennsylvania, Larry Lenz (Jennifer) of Center Township, Allen Lenz (Patty) of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, his brother, Charles Lenz, niece, Christine, three stepdaughters, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. All will deeply miss him for his sense of humor, sage wisdom, advice, ready smile and sparkling eyes.

Raymond served his country with honor in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He graduated from Langley Highschool in Pittsburgh, PA and after an Honorable Discharge from the Army he completed his career with Bell Atlantic Telecommunications as a Systems Analyst in a supervisory role.

Private services will be held for his immediate family at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the branch of Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Neurofibromatosis Foundation at Contribute Online – Neurofibromatosis Network.

David Joseph Bosh Jr. (1970-2025)

David Joseph Bosh, Jr., 54, of Aliquippa, passed away tragically on January 7th, 2025. He was born on July 25th, 1970, the beloved son of David J. Bosh, Sr. and the late Patricia Ann Bosh. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his cherished daughter, Jenny Bosh, his sister, Anita Bosh and his niece, Brandy Bosh. He is survived by his devoted wife of 26 years, Yvette Bosh, his son, David J. Bosh III, his daughter, Bonnie Bosh, his sister, Sara Bosh, his brother, Jeffery Bosh, and ten grandchildren: Anthony, Autumn, Angel, Aliah, Alexander, David, Onna, Jarret, Aiah, and Davena. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly. David was a true jack of all trades, with a passion for riding motorcycles, fishing, fixing cars, and playing the guitar. Above all, he deeply loved his family. His presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 12th from 1-3 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. The family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this challenging time.