Drought conditions are lowering water for fishing, boating, or swimming in parts of Western Pennsylvania. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District said the conditions aren’t life-threatening, but people should be cautious. Areas south of Allegheny County, including Westmoreland and Washington counties, are in some level of drought. Uncontrolled tributaries not being fed by a reservoir could experience worse levels of water.
Janice “Kathy” Park, 73, of Brighton Township, passed away on August 14, 2024, with her husband and sister by her side.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Darren and brother Terry Perza. She is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years, Ronald Park; brothers, James (Jan) Perza, Mark (Jodi) Perza; sister, Linda (Mike) Blankenship; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was born on October 5, 1950 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Nick and Betty Perza. Kathy devoted her life to caring for her beloved son, Darren. She also enjoyed the outdoors, boating and attending car cruises.
Friends will be received Monday, August 19, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, with burial following at Beaver Cemetery with her son.
John Clark Garmen, 81, formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on August 14, 2024 at Passavant Retirement Community of Zelienople surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
He was born on January 2, 1943, in New Brighton, the son of the late Robert C. and Thelma Dixon Garmen. John was preceded in death by his three brothers Robert, Burton, and Richard, and sister-in-law Janet Garmen.
John retired from B&W Steel Mill in Koppel where he was an electrician. Many people and businesses respected his expertise, and John never hesitated to take care of the electrical needs of others, day or night. John loved his Lord and his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Evelyn E. “Betsy” Buck Garmen, his two daughters, Patricia (James) Schaffer, of West Sunbury, and Terri Brown (Josh Winschel), of Ellwood City, six grandchildren: Brian (Ashley) Schaffer, Joanna (Layne) Kriebel, Curtis (Leanne) Brown, Nick (Aubree) Brown, Alex (Maria) Brown, and Emma Brown, fourteen great-grandchildren: Lilly, Carter, Sydnee, Aubrey, Ryan, Myah, Nolan, Abeni, Curtis Jr., Avery, Colton, Kevin “Scott” II, Nathan, and Bearett, one great-great-grandson, Atlas, three sisters-in-law, Mary Garmen, Eileen Garmen, and Gertrude (Mark) Hutchinson, as well as several nieces and nephews, also survive.
Friends and family will be received Saturday, August 17, from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the Sylvania Hills Baptist Church of Rochester. His pastor, Rev. Michael L. Bailey, will officiate.
Private interment will follow in Grove Cemetery of New Brighton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Sylvania Hills Baptist Church—Children’s Ministries, 567 Pittsburgh Road, Rochester, PA 15074.
(Reported by Danielle Smith, reporter from Keystone State News Service, Published at 7:57 A.M.)
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law two years ago this week. In Pennsylvania, its impact so far includes carbon reduction, job creation, and support for disadvantaged communities. The I-R-A marks the largest clean energy investment in U-S history, with over 369-billion dollars dedicated to fighting climate change and creating jobs. Fred Quinn III, on the Swissvale Borough Council, just east of Pittsburgh, says the legislation will generate over 243-thousand new jobs across Pennsylvania by 2030. He adds the I-R-A offers financial relief for households as well.
Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 15, 2024 at 7:50 A.M)
The Greater Pittsburgh Community food bank will be stopping by in Aliquippa today from noon to 1:30 p.m. They will be located at Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church on Broadhead Road in Aliquippa and no pre-registration is required.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris tried to convince others through their plan for Americans with Medicare to lower prescription drug prices. The White House proclaimed that out-of-pocket costs a year will exceed $1.5 billion. Some of the drugs will start to cost less are Merck’s diabetes medication Januvia, Bristol Myers Squibb’s blood thinner Eliquis and Johnson & Johnson’s blood cancer drug Imbruvica. Tax penalties are in place for drug makers who refuse to participate in joining the Medicare drug system, and until 2029, 50 more drugs will be revealed for usage involving Medicare.
When Former President and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Butler on July 13, the security was questioned. The Secret Service may provide the answer because of their bulletproof glass that they are using to protect him, according to NBC News. The glass will be also well-traveled, as this form of advanced security will be transported by military aircraft. While this plan is still in the works, Former President Trump has not held an outdoor event since the assassination attempt happened.
Edith Rodriguez, 86, of Ambridge, passed away at Cambridge Pointe on August 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rodriguez. Edith is survived by her two children, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. As per her wishes, Funeral services will be held privately and they are entrusted to Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., Ambridge.
Charles J. Mitsak, passed away August 11, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona after a long illness.
He was born on October 11, 1946, a son of the late Dimitri & Julia Mitsak. He was born and raised in Sewickley. He is survived by his loving son, Ezra Michael Mitsak of Austin, Texas, grieving siblings Michael Mitsak, Stanwell Park of Australia, Carole Bucklin of Livingston, Montana, John Mitsak of Towson, Maryland and was preceded in death by infant Julie Lynn. He is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews and numerous grand nephews and nieces. His marriage to Jean Dickason ended in divorce.
Charles graduated with a BS Degree in chemistry from The College of the Holy Cross. Cee taught in western Pennsylvania, Australia, Northern Virginia, Cyprus on a Fulbright Exchange Program, several overseas posts for the Department of Defense Schools, including Bahrain and the Naval Station Rota, Spain. He was the first physics teacher at Cholla High School in Tucson and was very proud of his students’ accomplishments.
Charles, known as Cee to his many friends, loved being an educator and was proud to have taught for over 50 years. Starting out at his high school alma mater, Cee taught chemistry, physics, and philosophy, including courses in the International Baccalaureate Program.
Charles was very much a part of the ‘60s generation. He loved all kinds of music and was constantly finding interesting artists to enjoy. He loved reading science fiction of all kinds and was quick to engage in lively conversations.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 11 A.M. in the SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery Chapel of Ambridge.
In lieu of flowers, Cee suggests offering a prayer for someone in need.
In less than 24 hours, TSA workers intercepted two guns in baggage at Pittsburgh International Airport. The first instance happened on Monday night as 31-year-old Florida native Cajaya D. Gordon-Morrison did not have a concealed carry permit and was cited and charged with an unloaded gun. The second instance happened Tuesday afternoon, when 39-year-old Pittsburgh native Christopher Brandon Batson was arrested after his handgun was spotted. Batson also did not possess a concealed carry permit, according to county police. Passengers can only travel with guns if they are unloaded and packed in a hard-sided case, and fines can reach up to $15,000 for taking a weapon through a TSA checkpoint, depending on both the weapon and circumstances.