John C. Terosky, Jr. (1941-2025)

John C. Terosky, Jr., 83, a resident of Fair Oaks for over 60 years, passed away on February 11th, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born on June 9th, 1941, the son of the late Frieda and John C. Terosky Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved furry companions, Chelsea and Sadie. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kathryn Rose Terosky, his children, John C. (Sharalyn) Terosky III, Jason (Tammy) Terosky and Jeffrey (Aimee) Terosky, two stepchildren, John Holman and Kristen (Dennis) McClure, his sister, Frieda Dolde, grandchildren: Jack, Sonora, Cole, Rebecca, Justin, Ava, Caitlin, Kyle, Nicole, Katelyn and John; as well as his nephew, Keith.

John was a proud graduate of Quaker Valley High School with the class of 1959. Throughout his life, he dedicated much of his time to coaching youth baseball for various teams in the Quaker Valley community. Professionally, he worked as a mechanical draftsman for U.S. Steel and later at Maronda Homes until his retirement. In his free time, John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was also a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. Above all, John loved his grandchildren.

Please consider a donation in John’s memory to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or Sewickley Valley YMCA Faith in Action program. In accordance with his wishes, services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Jeffrey Shipley (1953-2025)

Jeffrey Lee Shipley, 71, of Beaver Falls, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on Monday, February 10th, 2025 after a battle with a lengthy illness.

He was born in Rochester on February 15th, 1953,  a son of the late James and Shirley Shipley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bernie Shipley. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn, sons, James (Sharon) Shipley, John Shipley and Ryan Shipley, daughter, Megan (Kelly) Corak, sister, Chris (Larry) Seidler, grandchildren: Jordyn (Kevin) Pettigrew, Robert, Josef, Caris Shipley and Jaxson Corak; as well as his great-grandson, Carson Pettigrew. Jeffrey was a plumber and steelworker.

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

JoAnn M. Lako (1949-2025)

JoAnn M. Lako, 75, passed away on February 9th, 2025 surrounded by family.

She was born in Pittsburgh on June 24th, 1949, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Fallucco) Lako. In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Faye Ann Lako; nephew, Jimmy Whitlatch; and her best friend, Lainey Mickail. She is survived by her brothers: Bill Lako, Mickey (Cheryl) Lako, Richard Lako and John (Lynn) Lako; sister, Terry Thomas, nieces, Marsha Whitlatch and Melissa (Mike) Koehler, nephew, Stevie (Steph) Siget, great-nephews: Jimmy and Chase Whitlatch, Sully Siget and Mason and Wyatt Koehler, step-nephew, Dave Freeman and step-niece, Mandy Kozora.

JoAnn was Catholic by faith and loved all things Christmas, especially cute snowmen that decorated her home year-round. She loved attending craft shows and taking fun vacations. Her generosity, positivity, and love for her family was beyond compare.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 12 noon until the time of Blessing Service at 2 P.M. in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.

Man accused of allegedly killing Eric Mason in a Beaver Falls building appears in court for the first time

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Daniel Felo, the man who received an arrest warrant for allegedly killing Eric Mason in a Beaver Falls building, appeared in court on Tuesday for the first time. Felo’s defense attorney Nicole Nino commented that he is trying to confirm that he is innocent. Nino was trying to prove that no police reports showed that Felo said he shot Mason and the autopsy showed only a gunshot wound. Felo was brought back to the Beaver County Jail and his trial will be in July.

 

Fire in Cranberry Township hotel still under investigation

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Cranberry Township, PA) A fire that took place in the Wingate by Wyndham hotel in Cranberry Township on Tuesday is still under investigation. At around 6 a.m., a report came in to 911 dispatchers of Butler County regarding a smoke alarm. One of the rooms in the hotel caught fire. The fire chief that was at the scene confirmed that nobody was injured and believes that the HVAC appeared to cause the fire. There was no word initially if anybody was transported to the hospital.

Man from Mexico indicted after being in the United States illegally four times

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Revetti announced Tuesday that a man from Mexico was indicted on a charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien. Twenty-five-year-old Juan Antonio Lopez Mauricio was previously in the United States illegally four times between 2012 and 2015. Mauricio was found in Pennsylvania’s Western District on January 30th, 2025. According to Revetti, Mauricio could receive a maximum of two years in jail, an up to $250,000 fine, or both provided by the law.

Man from Guatemala indicted after being in the United States illegally

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Revetti announced Tuesday that a man from Guatemala was indicted on a charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien. Nineteen-year-old Eric Estuardo Hernandez-Ramos was found on January 25th, 2025 in Pennsylvania’s Western District. Hernandez-Ramos was in the United States illegally around or on December 18th, 2023. According to Revetti, Hernandez-Ramos could receive a maximum of two years in jail, an up to $250,000 fine, or both provided by the law.

Pennsylvania organizations help teens exit foster care

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(Reported by Danielle Smith of Keystone News Service)

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania nonprofits are working with teens in foster care to ensure they have the resources they’ll need to navigate life once they’re out of the system. In Pennsylvania, about 15-thousand children are in temporary foster care. Dr. Joseph Birli with Bethany Children’s Home says they have a congregate care setting to assist those who have been traumatized. He says teens may need emergency shelter if they’re at risk for human trafficking and the staff works with them as they age out of the system. About 20-thousand young people exit foster care each year in the U-S, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. In Pennsylvania, Birli says 18-year-olds can leave the foster care system – but also can return if needed until age 21 by contacting their county. He says many do return, after realizing life is tougher than expected.

PennDOT photo and driver’s license centers closed this weekend and Monday to observe President’s Day

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this Sept. 11, 2002, file photo, the sun rises on Mt. Rushmore National Memorial near Keystone, S.D. as the flag is flown at half staff in honor of the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks against the United States. President Donald Trump is planning to kick off Independence Day weekend in South Dakota with a show of patriotism _ fireworks popping, fighter jets thundering overhead and revelers crowding beneath a piece of classic Americana _ Mount Rushmore. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT announced that all of its centers for photos and driver’s licenses will be closed from Saturday, February 15th from Monday, February 17th to observe the holiday of President’s Day. The full-service center for PennDOT in Harrisburg will also be closed. You can visit the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services Website anytime for services provided by PennDOT and other information. The link to PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services Website can be accessed by the link below.

Click here for the link to PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.