Travis “Trey” Levelle Williams (1984-2024)

Travis “Trey” Levelle Williams, 39, of Aliquippa and Washington, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on April 17, 2024. He was born in Sewickley on August 31, 1984, and is the son of Ernest and Athena Williams, Jr. Travis was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Oliver and Eddie Mae Thompson. In addition to his parents, Travis is survived by his beloved wife, Leigh Ann (Marcischak) Williams, a cherished son, Nico Williams, paternal grandparents, Rita and Wilbert Singletary, a sister and brother-in-law, Tamica and Donald O’Connor, nephews, Marvin Reed, Jonathan O’Connor and Jaxson Reed, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Darlene Marcischak, a brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Michael & Terri Marcischak, Valerie Sadler and many wonderful friends.
Travis worked for Coen Markets, Inc. as a Business Development Fuel Manager.
Travis was family oriented. He was devoted to his wife, his son and his family and would not hesitate to help anyone. Travis had a great zest for life. He enjoyed traveling, good food and spending time with his best friends. His passion for football began when he was a young boy and never left his heart. Travis was an avid fan of the Aliquippa Quips and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He recently secured a position as an assistant football coach at Rochester Junior High and was looking forward to mentoring his son, Nico.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the visitation on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 3-8 p.m. at Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, with additional visitation on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Patricia A. Moreira-Kalish (1930-2024)

Patricia A. Moreira Kalish, 93, passed away on April 19, 2024. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania to Fred and Anne Lewis. She was preceded in death by 3 husbands, Ralph Angelo Moreira Sr., Edward Matsey and Edward Kalish, her 3 oldest sons, Ralph Jr., Richard and David.  She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Moreira-James (Stephen), two sons; Gregory Moreira (Christine) and Douglas Moreira (Margie), many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, sister Virgina Dawson of Midland, and brother William Lewis of Columbus, Ohio.  At the age of 15, she moved to Brazil and became a model for an American clothing company.  She eventually met her future husband, a Franciscan Monk, who she later married.  They decided to return to the U.S. after having their first child.  They built a home in Ohioville having raised five boys and one girl who she affectionately called Mi Niña. She worked for many years as a nurse in the field of oral surgery for Dr. Campbell, Dr. Atchison and Dr. Chewing. She was a stunning woman full of grace, very well read, and always the go to for advice or to help anyone at any time.  She was a longtime member of Faith Community Methodist Church in Rochester.

A very special thank you goes to the staff at Beaver Meadows for the wonderful care and compassion to Patricia and her family.  Friends will be received on Wednesday April 24, 2024 from 3 p.m.-7p.m. in Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, where a service will be held for close family and friends on Thursday April 25, 2024 at 11 a.m.  Private interment will take place in Beaver Cemetery.

Anthony F. Taormina, Sr. (1938-2024)

Anthony F. Taormina, Sr., 85, of Brighton Township, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 10, 1938, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Anthony (Tom) and Mary (Nunzir) Taormina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his first wife and mother of his children, Karen (Hosack) Taormina; his second wife, Donna (Lee) Laykish Taormina; a sister, Lena McCoy; and a step-daughter, Betsy Kreigisch.

He is survived by his children, Tricia (Adam) Taormina Peterson and Anthony (Susan) Taormina, Jr.; step-children, Terry (Maria) Laykish, Kathleen (David) Boyde, Sr., Karen (Paul) Wozniak, and Lisa (George) Bedekovich; 2 grandchildren, Trevor and Tyler Taormina; 13 step grandchildren; 17 step great-grandchildren; sister in-law, Gwen Hosack Lydon; and nieces Michelle McCoy and Mary Anne (Bernard) Pazanowski.

Anthony retired from Beaver Area Schools as former Athletic Director/ previous Vice Principal, Guidance Counselor, and History Teacher. He graduated from Beaver Area School in 1956. Anthony was awarded the Kay Lewis Scholar Athlete Award. Lettering in baseball, football, and basketball, he received a teaching degree from Clarion University in 1961.

He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and had a fondness for coaching youth and high school sports and helped coach the Blackhawk freshman football team to an undefeated season.  He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish of Rochester. He was also a member of the Rochester BPOE #284 where he served as a former officer.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 from 5-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.

Prayers will be offered in the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver.

Interment will follow in Beaver Cemetery.

Edna L. Sinovic (1936-2024)

Edna L. Sinovic, 87, of Rochester, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born on September 6, 1936, in Rochester, she is the daughter of the late Richard and Geraldine (Kidd) Horstman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynette Polce, granddaughter, Jenna Baker, and a grandson Paul Kincaid.

Edna is survived by two daughters, Pam Collins and Darla Sinovic; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Edna was retired from C.C.B.C. where she worked as a secretary for 40 years and was a cheerleading sponsor for the C.C.B.C. Titans basketball team.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends will be received Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. until time of blessing service at 1 p.m. in the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.

Inurnment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls.

Dana Ray Postlewait (1941-2024)

Dana Ray Postlewait, 83, of Monaca, passed away on April 15, 2024 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born on March 24, 1941 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Cecil D. and Nona F. Postlewait.

In addition to his parents, Dana was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon L. Postlewait, and siblings, Larry Postlewait, Delores Kovach, Anna DeSanzo, and Lucille V. Landymore.

He is survived by his fiancé, Betty Hewitt of Monaca, sons, Darin (Lisa) Postlewait of Pittsburgh, and Robert Postlewait of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Leola (Donald) Goodrum of Olive Branch, Mississippi, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dana retired as a driver with the railroad, and loved to fish and collect model cars.

As per Dana’s wishes, there are no public services.

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

 

Maple Syrup & Music Festival off to a great start in 2024

Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published April 20, 2024.

(Beaver Falls,Pa) The 44th Annual Maple Syrup & Music Festival kicked off Saturday at Brady’s Run Park. The 2024 event features live music, a petting zoo, tons of vendors and of course, maple syrup. Festival goers waited in line for their serving of pancakes and sausage at the park lodge while canon blasts echoed from the war reenactors, popular tradition at the festival. Beaver County Radio’s Mike Romigh and Curtis Walsh broadcast live from the event as attendees won prizes from the Beaver County Radio prize wheel. The two day event continues Sunday at 8am.



YANKEE TRADER LISTINGS 04-20-24

You can email bcr@beavercountyradio.com to add a listing or to let Diane Brosius know if your item has sold. You can also list items on the Website (Beavercountyradio.com) by clicking on the Yankee Trader logo. Snail mail can be sent to WBVP/WMBA 4301 Dutch Ridge Rd. Beaver, PA 15009

 

04-20-24 LISTINGS

 

Gary (Rochester)

13 Golf clubs: Driver, 2 Woods, 3 thru Pitching (8 total), Putter & Chipper.  Graphite.   PRICE: $75.00 for all

 

Brand new red& white Golf Bag with Umbrella, Tees & Bag.

PRICE: $40.00 for all

 

PHONE:  724-728-3056

 

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Val (Beaver)

 

Toshiba Vintage (not flat screen) 19” TV.  PRICE:  $45.00.

TV Stand on wheels available:  $25.00

 

5 Cubic foot Wheelbarrow.  True Temper brand.  In good shape.  PRICE: $45.00

 

Baseball and Football Trading Cards.  All kept in albums so they’re in terrific condition.  Purchase individually for $1.00 each or by the album.

 

Man’s GT Rebound Bicycle in good condition. Blue color.  Originally purchased at Snitger’s-one owner.  PRICE:  $190.00

 

PHONE:  724-513-9390

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Nick (Coraopolis)  Heavy Duty Fiberglass Double-Tub Laundry Sink in very good condition.  PRICE:  Free

 

PHONE;  412-264-7371

 

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Karen (Ellwood City)

 

Legos designed for girls, but anyone can enjoy “Poolside Paradise” Legos set.  Build a beautiful paradise with a stairway.  Instructions included.  PRICE: 75.00

 

PHONE:  724-651-5658

I-376 Beaver Valley Expressway Lane Restrictions Next Week in Center Township

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing lane restrictions on I-376 (Beaver Valley Expressway) in Center Township, Beaver County, will occur Monday through Thursday, April 22-25 weather permitting.

Inspection activities on the bridge that carries I-376 over Raccoon Creek between the Center Township (Exit 42) and Aliquippa (Exit 45) interchanges will require single-lane restrictions daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, according to the following schedule:

  • Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23 – Eastbound
  • Tuesday through Thursday, April 23-25 – Westbound

    Please use caution in the area.

Sewickley Bridge Closure in Allegheny County Begins April 19

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is reminding motorists the closure of the Sewickley Bridge (Route 4025) in Moon Township and Sewickley Borough, Allegheny County will occur Friday, April 19 through April 29 weather permitting.

The Sewickley Bridge will close to traffic in both directions around-the-clock from 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 through 6 a.m. Monday, April 29 for expansion dam repair work.  The bridge will reopen to traffic once the repair has been completed.

All bridge traffic will be detoured.

Detours

From Sewickley

  • Motorists will take Route 65 southbound
  • Take the left-hand ramp to I-79 toward Erie/Washington
  • Take the left-hand ramp to South I-79 toward Washington
  • Merge onto southbound I-79 and cross the Neville Island Bridge
  • Take the Neville Island to Route 51 (Exit 65) off-ramp
  • Turn left onto Grand Avenue
  • Cross the Coraopolis Bridge
  • Turn right onto northbound Route 51 (Fourth Avenue)
  • Follow northbound Route 51 back to the Sewickley Bridge
  • End detour

From Moon Township

  • Motorists will take Route 51 southbound
  • Turn left onto Ferree Street
  • Cross the Coraopolis Bridge
  • Continue along Grand Avenue
  • Take the ramp to northbound I-79 toward Erie
  • Merge onto northbound I-79 and cross the Neville Island Bridge
  • Take the ramp to Route 65 toward Emsworth/Sewickley (Exit 66)
  • Continue following the ramp to Route 65 toward Emsworth/Sewickley
  • Take the ramp to North 65 toward Sewickley
  • Merge onto northbound Route 65 and follow back to the Sewickley Bridge
  • End detour

Margaret Sciarro (1927-2024)

Margaret Sciarro, 96, of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Providence Care Center.

She was born on June 17, 1927 in New Brighton to the late Victor and Anna (Doyle) Petry.

Margaret was a homemaker all of her married life. Her passion for cooking was obvious, she loved spending time in the kitchen. She enjoyed listening to the radio (her favorite station was WBVP) and catching up on local sports talk and world news. While she was still at home, Marge also enjoyed sitting on her porch – taking in the fresh air.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Daniel who passed away on January 8, 2022, her siblings and son, Robert.

She is survived by a son Ronald (Barb) Sciarro of Beaver Falls, a granddaughter Jenelle (Brian) Carter of North Sewickley, three grandsons: Jason (Amy) Sciarro of Beaver Falls, Nick (Danielle) Sciarro of New Castle and Justin Sciarro of Cleveland, OH., five great grandchildren: Courtney and Nathan Sciarro, Santino and Nicco Sciarro and Chase Carter and a daughter-in-law Cheri Sciarro.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to Providence and Grane Hospice for the kind and loving care that was provided to Marge. A special thank you to Alexis and Cassie from Grane Hospice for loving Marge like their own.

Friends will be received on Saturday from 11:00 am to the time of blessing service at 1:30 pm in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

Private interment will follow in St Mary’s Cemetery, Beaver Falls.

This obituary was posted at the request of Margaret’s family.

To share online condolences, add photos or get directions, please visit www.simpsonfuneralhome.com.