Route 68 Virginia Avenue Gas Line Installation Begins Monday in Rochester Township

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing gas line installation work on Route 68 (Virginia Avenue) in Rochester Township, Beaver County will start Monday, July 8 weather permitting.

Gas line installation work will occur at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Cleveland Street beginning at 7 a.m. Monday morning. A single-lane restriction controlled by a temporary traffic signal will occur through early August. Crews from Team Fishel will conduct gas line work for Columbia Gas.

​PennDOT is not involved in this work and is providing this information as a public service announcement only. For additional information contact Joe Garofalo at 724-970-7277.

Please use caution well traveling through the corridor.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

Tuscarawas Road Improvements Begin Monday in Beaver County

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing roadway improvement work on Tuscarawas Road (Route 4028) in Brighton Township and Ohioville Borough, Beaver County will begin Monday, July 8 weather permitting.

Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Tuscarawas Road between Route 168 and Yost Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through September 2025. Weekend work will occur.

The work is part of $4.24 million group paving job and includes milling and resurfacing, shoulder and base repair, drainage upgrades, guide rail updates, sign and pavement marking installation, and other miscellaneous construction activities.

Crews from Lindy Paving will conduct the work.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

YANKEE TRADER 07-06-24

07-06-24 Listings

 

Joan (Rochester)                 724-732-7439

 

Dinnerware.  6 6-piece place settings.  Lovely dishes with a rose pattern.  In addition includes matching wine glasses.

PRICE: $100 OBO

 

Craft books, quilting books, Crochet books.  PRICE:  make an offer

 

Emeril Lagasse 360 Power Air Fryer  EMERIL’S 9-1- AIRFRYER:

Replace your countertop convection oven! 5 all-over heating elements mimic a commercial-quality oven for perfect, even cooking. Most convection ovens only have 3. 12 pre-set cooking functions let you choose what you want to cook and how: custom toaster oven setting for up to 6 slices of bread, roast a whole turkey, bake desserts, air fry fried chicken, slow cooking up to 10 hours, roast vegetables, dehydrate jerky and fruit, bake crisp-crust pizza & more.  Cost $300.00 Asking $100.00

Royal 8 page shredder-Like brand new (only used once).  18” high and 12 ½ wide.  PRICE: $50.00 obo

 

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Bobby (Beaver)  724-462-8079

 

Wurlitzer Upright Piano.  Bench  and some music included.

Works fine.

Will even help load it into your track or trailer!

PRICE: FREE

 

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Rich (Aliquippa)         724-378-3713

 

Box of brand new electrical wire 14-2 gauge. 250 feet.

PRICE: Best offer

 

4 Old Kerosene lamps.  2 have wire handles for hanging.  Another can be mounted on the wall.  The fourth one is a small table top lamp.  Prices vary from $20-$50

 

Antique solid wooden school desk with storage under the seat and right arm work area.  PRICE: $75.00

 

New in box (NIB) Coleman AM FM Radio in a mine lantern.  Believe it is battery operated.  PRICE: $50.00

 

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Mary (Patterson)         878-264-8535

 

Small Samsung countertop microwave.  Black color.  Very good shape.  There is also a cart with wheels you can put it on.  PRICE: $35 for both.

 

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George    PHONE:  H 724-869-4717, C 412-801-1543

 

Window Air-Conditioning Unit  6,000 BTU.  Comfort Air brand.  Everything to install is included except the pull out plastic sides.  Remote control also.  PRICE: $50.00

 

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VAL (Beaver)  724-513-9390

New in Box Pyrex bowls with lids 3 sizes: 1 pint, 1 ½  pint and 1 quart

PRICE: Make an offer

 

1700 Baseball and Football Trading Cards.  All kept in albums so they’re in terrific condition.  Purchase individually for $1 each or by the album.  You’ll find an AUTOGRAPHED John Burkett card among them. He was a Beaver HS graduate and pitched for the Beaver HS team. (ask about price ) He pitched from 1987 to 2003, with the San Francisco GiantsFlorida MarlinsTexas RangersAtlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox.  Reasonable offers accepted.

 

Man’s 20” GT Rebound Bicycle in good condition. Blue color.  Originally purchased at Snitger’s-one owner.  PRICE:  Make an offer.

 

Ladies Wilson Golf Clubs-Bag included

 Plus all kinds of golf accessories: tees, cleats, tool set, balls in sleeves,  NEW men’s & women’s gloves & more.  Some new some slightly used. Reasonable offers accepted.

 

McDonald’s To Offer Special Grade Garlic Sauce

PITTSBURGH, PA (July 5, 2024)…McDonald’s will offer the Special Grade Garlic Sauce exclusively on the McDonald’s App beginning July 9. Inspired by the Black Garlic Sauce featured at McDonald’s restaurants in Japan, the sauce features notes of garlic and soy sauce, balanced with a slight tangy sweetness.

McDonald’s collaborated with the hit anime series “Jujutsu Kaisen” to launch the Special Grade Garlic Sauce:

-The new sauce packaging features eight unique lid designs starring fan-favorite characters from the series. Fans can collect them all to reach their peak strength in the anime world.

-Each purchase of the sauce also unlocks a 30-day free trial of Crunchyroll, where fans can watch full episodes of their favorite anime content.

Customers and fans can order the sauce on the McDonald’s App for free with a purchase of Chicken McNuggets or they can pair on the side with their to-go orders, but only for a limited time, while supplies last.

 

Maria Elena Andrews (June 8, 1941 – June 30, 2024)

Maria Elena Papa Andrews, age 83, of Beaver, formerly of Gibsonia, passed away June 30, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born June 8, 1941 in Rochester, PA. She was the daughter of the late Patsy A. and Mary D. [Pompa] Papa. She was a former bookkeeper with Hesse Services in Wexford. Maria was a former member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Rochester and former member of St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church. Maria attended and graduated from St. Cecilia Catholic School K-8 and then graduated from Rochester High School. She was a former den mother and scout leader and was known for her sense of humor, “lots of laughs” and nothing made her happier than family gatherings and her love of anything Italian. She was preceded in death by her husband William D. Andrews in 2013, and also by a sister and brother-in-law Rosalie and Robert Celio. She is survived by one daughter Michelle “Chelle” Robinson and her companion Ralph R. Pivirotto of Ohio Township and one son Kurt S. Robinson and his companion Christine Charlesworth of Evans City, two grandchildren Vanessa Pierandozzi and her husband Ty of Indian Hills, Colorado and Nickolas Robinson of Evans City, two great grandchildren Ophelia and Ruby. Maria is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law Frank G. and Cindy Papa of Patterson Township, one sister and brother-in-law Patty and Tom Kelly of Double Oak, Texas and several nieces, nephews and cousins, one aunt Antoinette “Aunt Nettie” Papa of Beaver, three stepsons William, Dan and Greg Andrews.

Maria’s wish was to be cremated. However friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in Rochester. Inurnment will be in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Arrangements are entrusted to the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester, PA. The family wishes memorial contributions to a charity of choice.

 

WARREN T. “TOM” BRANDT (6/22/1930 — 7/1/2024)

Warren T. “Tom” Brandt, 94, of New Sewickley Twp., passed from this world to his home in Heaven on Monday, July 1, 2024 in Celebration Village, Chippewa, PA. He was born in Ambridge, PA on June 22, 1930 a son of the late Robert H. and Clara Brandt Sr.  He worked for American Bridge as a Template Maker and was in structural steel fabrication working with Butler Fabrication.  He was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester where he was an elder.  He also was a member of the Baden American Legion.  He was a US Army Veteran. He and his wife enjoyed square dancing, hiking and camping with their family.  He also enjoyed hunting and was a very skilled woodworker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers; Robert H. Jr., Richard, Dale, Albert Brandt; 3 sisters: Ellen Jane Borro, Luella Meiter, and Joann Gordon; and a son-in-law; James Falesnik.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Marian Brandt; 3 children; Joyce (Michael) Cain, Larry (Karen) Brandt, and Sharon (Donald) Antoline; 4 grandchildren: Mark (MaryBeth) Falesnik; Matthew (Morissa) Antoline; Andrea (Eric) Edminster; and Paul (Jill) Antoline; 9 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Saturday July 6, 2024 from 10:30am until the time of Funeral Service at 11:30am in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester.

The members of the Beaver County Special Unit will conduct Military Honors at 11:45am in funeral home.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester. 200 N. Park St. Rochester, Pa 15074

JAY R. KLEIN (5/10/1941 — 7/1/2024)

Jay Klein, 83, formerly of Center Township, passed away on July 1, 2024.

Born on May 10, 1941, Jay was the son of the late Ann and Louis Klein. Jay leaves behind his son, Louis (Nicole) Klein of Pittsburgh. Jay was also the beloved Ampy to his two grandchildren, Addison and Austin, as well as his grandpuppy and favorite napping companion, Brody.

Jay also leaves behind his niece, Kimberly Zytnick, Aspinwall, wife of the late Jay Zytnick, and three grandnephews, Zachary, William, and Matthew Zytnick.

Jay was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Ilene Klein, in June of 2023.

Jay was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, as well as a graduate of Youngstown State University.

Jay took tremendous joy in playing cards with Addison and Austin. Most notably, their games in War over who would be the latest champion – with the winner being the proud holder of the War championship crown that Austin made – often led to both laughter and tears. Jay was highly entertained by the Taylor Swift playing cards that Addison gifted him this most recent Father’s Day, such that they would have a new set of cards for their games.

Jay also served as president of the Center Band Parents during Lou’s time in high school, as well as on the board of Beth Samuel Jewish Center in Ambridge during the 1990s.

In addition to his devotion to his family, Jay was an enormous sports fan, most notably with an incredible passion for Aliquippa sports. He was particularly thrilled for their numerous championships over the years, including their state championships in both football and basketball within the past year. Jay could often be found talking about the latest sports news and games with his family and friends.

Family and friends will be received between 10 AM and noon on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Huntsman Funeral Home, 2345 Mill Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001, with a celebration of life to follow thereafter. Interment will then follow at Beth Shalom Cemetery, 1501 Anderson Road, Shaler, PA 15209.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Ilene Klein Children’s Fund at B.F. Jones Memorial Library, Aliquippa, PA. Donations to the fund can be made online at https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/VV3WXb.

A livestream link for the celebration of life will be posted here shortly before the funeral service.

David L. Cato (June 12, 1954 ~ July 1, 2024)

David L. Cato, aged 70, of Baden, passed away at home on July 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Eleanor Cato, and a niece, Stephanie Cable. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Brown, his nephew Glenn (Renee) Brown, two great grand nephews, Conner and Raymond Cable, as well as numerous cousins and friends. David spent many years working with Waste Management of Pittsburgh. He had a passion for hunting and camping, and he deeply cared for animals of all sizes. Per his wishes, services will be held privately. Arrangements are being handled by Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., of Ambridge.

Deborah Allison (July 27, 1953 ~ June 28, 2024)

Deborah Allison, 70, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully with a smile on her face on June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Deborah was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Her loving parents Eliza and Matthew Williams, Sr., brother, Matthew Jr., sisters Annie and Frankie preceded her in death.

Deborah professed a hope in Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She moved to Ambridge in her early 20s. She worked in the customer service field and transitioned to home healthcare until she retired. Her vibrant personality and loving heart touched many lives in her community. Deborah loved her church family and was affectionately called, “Mother Deborah.” She was an avid supporter of her grandchildren in their various activities. She adored her great-grandchildren and was excited for the opportunity to participate in their upbringing.

Deborah was the proud mother to Felicia Allison; grandmother to James Pride (Jackie) and Artez Pride; great-grandmother to Xzavier, Isaiah, Giovanni, Kenzie, Kenna, Aniyah and Kiyah, her loving sisters, Katie, Patricia, Sheoashie (William), a loving brother, Joseph, extended family, Amy, Destiny, Brit, Mya, Taya, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends and family will be received from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2024, at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation LLC, 547 8th Street,  Ambridge, 724-266-2549.

Funeral service, celebrating her life, will be held at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (Chicago, IL).

The family wishes to thank the staff of 365 Home Care, Inc. and AHN Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.