George P. Harmotto (1932-2024)

George P. Harmotto, 91, of Baden passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024. Born on July 14, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Ella Harmotto. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Storar, and brothers, Robert Harmotto and John Harmotto. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol (Neuber) Harmotto, children, Charles Storar and Betsy Forrest, five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. George served his country in the United States Army. He retired from the Port Authority of Allegheny County. He helped at Economy Cemetery for several years. George was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed gardening and tending to his yard. Friends will be received on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Economy Cemetery.

Joseph Campana (1948-2024)

Joseph Campana, 75, of Baden, passed away on April 3, 2024. Born on May 20, 1948, he was the son of the late George and Evelyn Campana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Brenda Campana. He is survived by his son, Clint Campana, siblings, George (Karen) Campana, Helen (Stephen) McElheny, Gloria (William) Woodward, and numerous nieces and nephews. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after over 40 years from Conrail (Norfolk Southern) Railroad. Joseph was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, and adventures to Cooks Forest. He especially loved taking trips with his son and friends to Canada to fish. Services are private, and arrangements were entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

Anthony David (A.D.) Kamzelski (1949-2024)

Anthony David (A.D.) Kamzelski, 74, of Ambridge, passed away on April 2, 2024. Born on October 3, 1949, he was a son of the late Milly and Richard Kamzelski and brother of Michael Kamzelski. He is survived by a sister Mary Jo Scassa and Richard (Jerry) Kamzelski, He also leaves behind 4 brother in laws, Richard Eric (Kathleen), Drew, Scott, and the late Craig Tusick, who he loved and considered them all as his brothers. He was a loving father to Shannon (Thomas) Sanders and grandfather to Madison Sanders, who were the joys of his life. He was married to Leslie (Tusick) Kamzelski for 51 years. A.D. was an Ambridge Highschool graduate class of 1967. He was a retired Conrail Conductor. He enjoyed fishing and puzzles of all kinds.  He always saw the good in every single person he knew. A memorial service will be held on April 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Jill McGregor at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 399 State Street, Baden, Pennsylvania. Arrangments were entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.

 

Lynn Stinson (1956-2024)

Lynn Elizabeth Stinson, 67, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on April 1, 2024.

Born October 13, 1956, in Beaver Falls, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Ruth (Shee) Yensull.  Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Gayle Marsh and brother-in-law, Joe Shubuck. Surviving Lynn are her siblings, Lonnie (Jeanne) Yensull, Lenny Yensull, Loren Yensull, LuAnne (Robert) Klemens, and Lee Shubuck, her best friend, Susie Seifert, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She recently retired after over 30 years of working for the Ford Motor Company.  She will be remembered for enjoying traveling, shopping, Renaissance festivals, and photography.  Lynn loved movies and cats, and various things that she collected.

Friends will be welcomed Friday, April 5, from 5pm until the time of the Blessing Service at 7pm, in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 3rd Ave, New Brighton.

Private interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls.

Charles “Chuck” Allison (1947-2024)

Charles Allison, 76, of Hamilton, Ohio and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away on March 31, 2024.
Chuck was a son of the late Naomi Jean Allison-Elsbury (2023) and William (Bill) Allison (1960). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Frank Elsbury, who was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather to Chuck’s children and grandchildren and a brother-in-law, Terry Pettner. He will be sadly missed by his two sons:  Chuck (Nicole) Allison of West Chester, Ohio and Christopher (Angela) Allison of Fairfield Township, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Taylor (David), Joel, Morgan, Darci, Casey, Aidan, and Chase Allison; two great grandsons: Louis and Clyde; a brother: Ron (Denise) Allison of Enon Valley, and a sister: Tonya Pettner of North Sewickley Township. He was born on October 21,1947 in Beaver Falls, where he lived until the early 1970’s when he moved to Ohio to work for Mobil.  Chuck worked up until 2012 when he retired from AK Steel.
He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren – attending their sporting/school events and watching them grow up.
A visitation will be held Thursday, April 4th from 12 Noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Concord Church, A Global Methodist Congregation, 285 Concord Church Road, Beaver Falls, 15010. His burial will be in Concord Church Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Betty Irene Albright (1928-2024)

Betty Irene Albright, 95, passed away on March 29th, 2024 in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was the wife of Jack Eugene Albright for 76 years. Born in Smithfield, West Virginia, on June 30, 1928, she was the daughter of Dr. Jefferson Leroy Roberts and Madge Marie Roberts of Gaithersburg, Maryland. She is survived by her daughter Joyce Hikita and son in law James Hikita from Hawaii, her sister Sharon Lowrey and brother in law Steve Lowrey from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. She was a graduate from Smithfield High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Aliquippa, and was a member in good standing for 50 years of the Woodlawn Chapter #164 of the Eastern Star in Alliquippa. There will be no formal services.

District 11 Road Closures and Restrictions – 7 A.M. Update

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding and slides at 7 a.m. Thursday:

Allegheny County

  • Route 8 at Saxonburg Boulevard in Shaler Township – Northbound lane restriction
  • Long Run Road (Route 48) at Cool Springs Road in White Oak Borough – Closed
  • University Boulevard (Route 51) at Stoops Ferry Road in Moon Township – Southbound lanes closed (due to a slide)
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between the McKeesport Duquesne Bridge in the City of Duquesne and McClure Street in Dravosburg Borough – Closed
  • Route 837 (North State Street) between New England Road in West Mifflin Borough and Curry Hollow Road in Dravosburg Borough – Closed
  • Saxonburg Boulevard (Route 1013) south of Berryhill Road in O’Hara Township – Closed (due to a slide)
  • Bunola River Road (Route 2001) between River Hill Road and Elkhorn Road in Elizabeth Township – Closed
  • Church Hollow Road (Route 2003) between Raccoon Run Road and Elkhorn Road in Forward Township
  • Ella Hollow Road (Route 2013) between Guffey Road and Rainbow Run Road in Forward Township – Closed
  • Verona Road (Route 2058) between Mt. Carmel Road and Lincoln Road in the Municipality of Penn Hills – Closed
  • Walton Road (Route 3007) between Dale Road and Riverview Road in Jefferson Hills Borough – Closed

Beaver County

  • Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) near the Aliquippa Bridge in the City of Aliquippa – lane restrictions
  • Route 65 between Mercer Road Country Club Drive in North Sewickley Township – Closed
  • Route 588 (Concord Church Road) between Hartzell School Road and Veka Drive in Marion Township – Closed
  • Celia Drive (Route 1005) between Vista Lane in North Sewickley Township and Shadyrest Road in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Mercer Road (Route 1006) between Route 65 and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Shady Rest Road (Route 1008) between Celia Road and Route 288 in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Old Furnace Road (Route 1009) between South Camp Road and Hartzell School Road in Franklin Township – Closed
  • Hartzell School Road (Route 1015) between Route 588 and Fombell Road in Marion Township – Closed
  • Brush Creek Road (Route 1019) between Wises Grove Road and Powell Road in New Sewickley Township – Closed
  • Independence Road (Route 3013) and between Bryson Road in Hopewell Township and Tank Farm Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Raccoon Creek Road (Route 3019) between Mowry Road and Moffett Run Road in Potter Township – Closed
  • Service Creek Road (Route 3020) between Green Garden Road and Clearview Road in Hopewell Township – Closed
  • Park Road (Route 3023) between Route 30 and Hookstown Grade Road in Independence Township – Closed
  • Shivler Road (Route 3029) between McLeary Road in Greene Township and Gibbs Road in Raccoon Township – Closed

Lawrence County

  • Old Plank Road (Route 1003) between Woodland Drive and Oakwood Way in Neshannock Township – Closed
  • Huston Road (Route 3011) in Little Beaver Township between Scott Road and Beaver Dam Road – Closed

Local retired 18 Wheeler driver jumps in to help get struggling truck drivers turned around at road closure in Vanport

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published April 3, 2024 7:49 P.M.

(Vanport, Pa) A road closure caused headaches for truck drivers Wednesday in Vanport. Flooding and land slides due to the heavy rain that passed through the area caused a road closure to be placed on Route 68 at Sebring Road in Vanport. Unknowing tractor trailer drivers continued to exit off of I-376 in Vanport only to be met with the closure up the road with little room to turn around.

A line of trucks at a standstill soon began to form. A local retired truck driver happened to also be caught in the traffic jam and decided to help the drivers get turned around.

As one driver was struggling to maneuver his way around, the retiree walked over tried to guide the driver but he continued to struggle with the narrow road. The retired driver then offered to hop in the rig and do it himself, in which the driver happily agreed to. The retired driver was able to quickly get the driver turned around and back on his way.

A relatively new truck driver was next in line and also requested the retired drivers assistance in getting her 18 wheeler back on track.

The retired driver from New Brighton, who wished to remain anonymous, said it was some of “the most fun I’ve had in years”.

The retiree wasn’t able to stick around rerouting trucks all day but says he was happy to help the drivers out.

The closure on Route 68 remained in effect as of 7:45pm Wednesday.

Malkin and Crosby each score twice as Penguins rally past Devils 6-3

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrates with Michael Bunting (8) and Rickard Rakell (67) after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby each scored twice in Pittsburgh’s five-goal third period and the Penguins kept their playoff hopes alive, rallying for a 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Devils led 3-1 after two periods on goals by Timo Meier, Curtis Lazar and Jesper Bratt. Crosby and Malkin scored 67 seconds apart early in the third to tie the score. Rickard Rakell then put Pittsburgh ahead with 3:44 to play before Malkin scored again 21 seconds later. Crosby added an empty-net goal. Alex Nedeljkovic had 23 saves for the win.

Howard W. “Howdy” Howe (1934-2024)

Howard W. “Howdy” Howe, age 89, of Rochester, passed away March 31st, at his home. Howdy was born July 7th, 1934 in Rochester. He was the son of the late Howard and Margaret Ganley Howe. He was a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Rochester. Howdy was a retired Assistant Chief with the Rochester Boro Police Department and also was a volunteer firemen with the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department. Howdy was a member of the F&AM Lodge 229 and the Rochester VFW Post 128. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1952 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in criminal justice from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a peace time Army Veteran and was a former Rochester Boro Councilman. He was also a former football coach with the Rochester Mighty Mite football program from 1969-1981. He was a former realtor with Coldwell Banker and was the owner of the former Howe’s Pizza Shop in Rochester.
Howdy is survived by one son and daughter in law, Michael R and Kim Howe of Poland, Oh, two daughters and sons in laws, Vicki Lynn and Thomas Kaye of Rochester, and Julie Ann and Adam Moore of Seattle, Washington, four grandchildren, Carly Wiley, Chelsea Howe, Willie, and Mikey Gwinn, three great grandchildren, Tylor, and Nadia Wiley, and Tyla Stewart. A beloved friend Emma Jean Dappenbrook of Vanport. One brother and sister in law Charles T. “Huts” and Margie Howe of Rochester and also his former wife, Judith A. Deibel of Bonita Springs, FL. Howdy was preceded in death by a daughter Judy Ann Howe, a brother Jack Howe, and his K-9 companion Lucy.
Friends will be received Friday from 2-7 in the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. 349 Adams St. Rochester where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 11 am. Inurnment will be in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 303, Rochester.
Family wishes to thank Barry Howe, Ruth Dewhirst, Christine Russel, and Vera Cindric for their friendship care and comfort given to Howdy over the years. The Vietnam Veterans of America will provide full military honors at 11:30 am Saturday.