Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published May 28, 2024 1:55 P.M.
(Aliquippa, Pa) Some residents in the Aliquippa and Hopewell township area experienced cable, internet and phone outages early Tuesday morning. The area behind Hopewell Shopping Center was restored just after 8 am. Periodically, the provider does updates causing issues for those that use internet and phone for work or emergencies, when they have no cell phones.
Edwin, aka “Coach”, D. Driscoll passed away on May 22, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Ann Driscoll and sister, Eileen Driscoll. Ed leaves behind his loving wife, Pat, children Bryan Driscoll (Sharon), Monica Driscoll, Erin Perry (fiancé, Kevin), Shannon Martocci (Matt), Sara Melocchi (Nick) as well as 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Ed also leaves behind his sister, Sandra Dziubek (Jack) along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ed graduated from North Catholic High School, received his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University and his master’s in education from The University of Pittsburgh. He began his teaching career at Letsche Elementary School before continuing his career at Quigley Catholic High School from 1969-2006 where he ultimately retired. During his tenure at Quigley, Ed was a custodian, drove school busses, taught Anatomy and Physiology and Physical Education, coached wrestling, baseball, football, boys and girls track, was the Assistant Principal, Disciplinarian, and Athletic Director. Throughout his professional career, Ed received many accolades including having the Midwestern Athletic Conference Wrestling Championship being renamed The Ed Driscoll Midwestern Athletic Conference Wrestling Championship, inducted into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame, MAC Wrestling Hall of Fame and Southwestern Wrestling Hall of Fame, named Regional Athletic Director of the Year, Beaver County Man of the Year, wrestling and baseball Coach of the Year. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 1-5 p.m. and Monday, May 27, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the John Syka Funeral Home 833 Kennedy Dr. Ambridge, PA 15003. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel 1020 State St. Baden, PA 15005. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the AHN Cardiology Department at AHN office of Development, PO Box 535604 Pittsburgh, PA 15253-5604. Please write your gift designation to Cardiology and in memory of Edwin Driscoll in the memo field of the check.
Dolores M. Reisinger, of Beaver Falls, passed away peacefully on her 97th birthday, in the comfort of her home.
Born on May 23, 1927, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Gordon) Stelter.
Dolores had retired from the former Beaver Valley Geriatric Center and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Owls, Rochester.
In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Reisinger, Sr.; a brother, William Stelter, Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Sarra Reisinger; and two sisters-in-law, Beverly Stelter and Margorie Oselet.
She is survived by her children; Harry Reisinger, Jr., Dale (Kathy) Reisinger, Cheryl (Jeff) Magee, and Sue (Tim) Thompson; grandchildren, Stacy Bronick, Harry (Amy) Reisinger III, Joshua (Payton) Reisinger, Matthew Reisinger, Megan Reisinger, Emily Reisinger, Kelly (Ryan) Matsook, Timothy (Kayla) Magee, Jordan Modro, Christian (Miranda) Modro, Steven (Heidi) Modro, Jr., and Michael Modro; 17 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, May 29th at 3PM until the time of service at 6PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp.
Private interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
The Reisinger Family wishes to extend a special Thank You to Pinnacle Hospice, especially Alexis, Amy, and Kristina for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, Contributions can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Center Township, PA 15001.
Patricia L. Schupay, 85, of Vanport Twp., went home with the Lord, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Cambridge Village, Patterson Twp.
Born August 28, 1938 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late William R. and Julia E. Brockman Casbourne. A resident of Beaver all her life, Patricia graduated from Beaver High School in 1956. She worked for 13 years as a secretary at Westinghouse Electric, Vanport Twp., going on to spend 19 more years at the Medical Center, Beaver, retiring in 2008. She was a faithful member of Vanport Presbyterian Church, where she served as Deacon, office assistant, and sang in the choir. In her spare time, Patricia loved to dance and read.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John “Jack” E. Schupay in 1999; daughter, Linda E. Stewart; and brother, William R. Casbourne, Jr.
Patricia will be greatly missed by her children, Tracy (Bob) Starkey, Brighton Twp., and Lori (Craig) Davis, Patterson Heights; sister, Norma J. Anderson; grandchildren, Shaun Stewart, Stephanie Geary, Michelle Schinke, and Marshall Bruce; step-grandchildren, Megan (Brandon) Kilkullen, Kayla (Cody) Seltzer, and Justin (Gina) Davis; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Jordan, Julia and Jenni (Ian Hartwell) Schinke, and Gino and Caelin Geary; step-great-grandchildren, Rylee and Carson Kilkullen, Leo and Sam Seltzer and Vincent Davis; along with extended family, church family and friends.
Friends will be received Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at Vanport Presbyterian Church, 289 Georgetown Lane, Beaver, PA 15009. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Patricia’s name may be made to Heartland Hospice, 2200 Garden Dr., #200C, Seven Fields, PA 16046.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude for the excellent care, outpouring of love and unforgettable kindness shown by the Cambridge Village staff and residents, as well as the Heartland Hospice Organization/program and the multitude of services they provide. Through all the wonderful care, entertainment and pastoral services provided over the past year, they all filled her and her family with so much comfort, joy and laughter. To both Cambridge Village and Heartland Hospice, our family is so incredibly grateful for the support, relief, comfort, love and friendship given and shown to her and us! We feel so blessed!
Patricia Ann Weber, 82, of Chippewa Twp., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Lakeview Personal Care Home.
Born February 23, 1942, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Farrell) Theuerl. Patricia graduated from Quigley High School. She enjoyed being a greeter at Walmart, loved baking, listening to music, and was passionate about dogs. She was also a member of a card playing club for several years.
In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband, George M. Weber Sr.; a son, David Weber; and two brothers, Frank J. Theuerl and David Theuerl.
She is survived by her children; George M. Weber Jr., Scott P. Weber, and Cathrine E. (Timothy) Nevill; grandchildren, Justin Nevill and Riley Nevill; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends will be received on Friday, May 31st at 9 AM until the time of a Blessing Service 10:30 AM Fr. Kim Schreck will officiate in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp.
Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
The family has asked for contributions to be made to the Beaver County Humane Society- 3394 Brodhead Road, Center Township, PA 15001.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Three Oaks Hospice and Lakeview Personal Care Home for all of the loving care they provided to Patricia.
It started on Tuesday at 7 a.m. with a right lane closure heading toward Rochester. PennDOT said that will last just one week, but not long after that in mid to late June, the entire bridge will shut down for 67 days. It’s part of a nearly $6.7 million project to rehab and preserve the structure.
The detour will take drivers down to the Monaca East Rochester bridge. That detour brings concerns about the heavy traffic now traveling through downtown Monaca.
The bridge will still be open for pedestrians and bicyclists during the full closure. The hope is for the entire project to be wrapped up by the end of the year.
Pennsylvania lawmakers want Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Department of Aging to disclose more about the shortcomings it finds when it evaluates whether county-level agencies are properly investigating complaints about the abuse or neglect of older adults.
The effort comes as Republican state lawmakers have pressed Shapiro’s administration to do more to investigate the deaths of older adults who are the subject of an abuse or neglect complaint after Pennsylvania recorded a steep increase in such deaths.
Rep. Louis Schmitt, R-Blair, introduced legislation Wednesday requiring the department to publish the compliance status of each of the 52 county-level agencies that it’s supposed to inspect annually, and to publish a report on the findings.
“The public needs to know. The public deserves to know. The public has a right to know,” Schmitt said in an interview. “You cannot hide if you’re going to conduct public business, especially public business that affects the health and safety and welfare of seniors in Pennsylvania.”
The department told lawmakers earlier this year that it had deemed seven of the agencies to be noncompliant. The year before that, 13 were noncompliant when lawmakers asked.
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published May 26, 2024 1:06 P.M.
(Aliquippa, Pa) Numerous crews responded Sunday morning to the scene of a dump truck crashed into a building. The incident took place in the 400 block of Franklin Avenue in Aliquippa.
We currently do not have an official report on any injuries, but a man was seen talking to police with a bandage and visible injuries on his face. It is unclear if anyone was inside the building at the time.
Beaver County Radio was on scene as the truck was pulled out of the building shortly before 12:30pm. The entire entrance to the building was destroyed. Fluids did appear to leak from the truck but crews had them under control.
We currently do not have word on what caused the accident. We are working on gathering more details.
Photos from the scene:
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Aliquippa’s request for a preliminary injunction was granted by Beaver County Judge James Ross, which means that the Quips will stay in Class 4A for the 2024 football season.
The ruling came after the school district filed a lawsuit seeking to block Aliquippa’s move up to Class 5A under the PIAA competitive balance rule, citing concerns about health and safety.
In his ruling, Ross pointed to previous testimony from Aliquippa’s team physician, who recounted the increase in injuries when Aliquippa moved up from 3A to 4A.