Author: Beaver County Radio

Nancy Marie Stewart (1952-2024)

Nancy Marie Stewart, 72, of West Columbia, West Virginia, passed away on August 9, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Born January 20, 1952, in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Diana Palyash Granati. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Evans; and grandson, Kirk Stewart.

She is survived by her loving husband, William J. Stewart; four children, Edward (Lisa) Labon, Janea (Mike) Eichman, Scott (Bernadette) Stewart, and Heather (Derek) Malky; eight grandchildren, Madison (Austin) Maddox, Anthony Malky, Kira Labon, Dylan Eichman, Zachary (Lydia) Labon, Samantha Eichman, Connor Stewart, and Karl Stewart; great-grandchild, Iris Maddox; and three sisters, Marlene (Chuck) Huntington, Laureen Johnson, and Julie (Dudley) Cupac.

During her time on this earth, Nancy found joy and solace in the simple pleasures of life. Her love for slot machines and bingo brought light to many days, and she always cherished the moments spent with her grandchildren, creating many memories. Nancy also had a passion for exploring new places and going on vacation, always seeking new adventures and experiences.

Friends will be received for a memorial visitation Friday from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. with a blessing service being held at 4 P.M. in the Hill and Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls.

Edward W. Schreiber (1939-2024)

Edward W. Schreiber, 84, of Moon Township, passed away at home on August 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 15, 1939, to the late Colin Boone-Schreiber and Sarah (Leister) Schreiber.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brother, John C. Schreiber (Jack/Skinny), and his sister, Dorothy Bevan (Dot).

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marie C. (DeSantis) Schreiber; two sons, Paul Matthew Schreiber (Lora) and Mark Edward Schreiber (Jeanne), all of Moon Township; four grandchildren, Morgan E. Gremba (Benjamin), Matthew R. Schreiber (Vanessa), Colin C. Schreiber (fiancé Shanna), and Jessica M. McKown (Bailey); and three great-grandchildren, Ember, Oswyn, and Luke.

Ed was a 1957 graduate of McDonald High School. He furthered his education at Waynesburg College and the University of Pittsburgh, and conducted doctoral research in biology at the University of Central Michigan’s Beaver Island Biological Station.

For 35 years, Ed made a significant impact teaching biology at Quaker Valley School District. Beyond the classroom, he was involved in coaching track and football, and he officiated swimming for 50 years.

Outside of his professional life, Ed cherished time with his wife, whom he affectionately called his girlfriend, and his family. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter, and he enjoyed feeding the neighborhood. Ed and his brother Jack also shared a passion for genealogy, dedicating countless hours to their research.

A dedicated member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church for 54 years, Ed served on the Church Council and was a past president of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Friends will be received on Friday, August 16th, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township (1522 Coraopolis Heights Rd.), and on Saturday, August 17th, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Moon Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution or the Light of Life Rescue Mission.

Dorothy Palmer (1928-2024)

Dorothy Palmer, 96, formerly of Baden, passed away on August 12, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1928, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert V. Palmer. She is survived by her sister, Estelle Sudar of Avon Lake, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. She was passionate about sewing and gardening, and was renowned for her exceptional baking skills, particularly her wedding cakes. Dorothy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. In accordance with her wishes, her arrangements are private, and her obituary and arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral and Cremation Services of Ambridge.

Joseph Paul Bednar (1939-2024)

Joseph Paul Bednar, 84, of Conway, passed away on Sunday, August 11 after an extended illness. He was born on November 20, 1939 in Revloc, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Lena Bednar. He was preceded in death by his in-laws and numerous other relatives. He is survived by his brother Robert Bednar (Christina) and his sister Patricia Smith. After graduating from Cambria High School, he went on to study education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He taught English at Ambridge area school district for 34 years. He is most remembered by his former students by reciting their prepositions. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy. Together they had two children, John (Samantha) of Sewickley and Karen (Jeff) of Beaver, a sister-in-law, Joan (Ron) Pence, of Missoula, Montana. He was the proud pappy of Jonathan and Brandon Suhayda, Riley Bednar, and Greta and Grant Faulkner. Joe’s favorite hobbies were playing bridge and poker, traveling on cruises, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers going to the casino and eating ice cream. He will be most remembered by his friendly smile, quick humor, and fierce determination. He was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30am on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Saint Luke/Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Donations in his honor can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society. The family would like to thank all the staff at Celebration Villa of Chippewa and Gateway Hospice for their loving care and friendship.

Smishing scams from the Pennsylvania turnpike and how to avoid them

A scam is going around in the form of a text telling people they owe money for trips on the Pennsylvania turnpike or on the road in general. One text read “to prevent further fees totaling $106, please settle the due amount of $106.” It also gives a website to pay the funds, but a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission spokesman confirmed that the website is fake and asks for credit card information for identity theft. This problem is called smishing, which is coined by the FBI for hackers to use phishing scams with secret message service. Smishing started in March when residents in Illinois began receiving the texts, supposedly from the Illinois Tollway and various phone numbers were given out to scammers claiming to act as the specific state toll for people that view the text. If you see these texts or see emails that ask for personal information, do not answer them and delete them.

PennDOT stakes its claim on keeping Pennsylvania state inspection requirements

PennDOT replied to recent social media posts that claimed that Pennsylvania is removing state inspection requirements. They confirmed that legislation has not eliminated annual state safety inspections and emissions testing. The state of Texas recently passed a law that forbids these requirements, but PennDOT has responded that this change will not affect Pennsylvania.

Beaver Falls Fire Department receives grant for safety equipment and resources

The Beaver Falls Fire Department has received a grant that will keep their first responders safe. According to local representatives, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) awarded $187,428.57 to the department for equipment, head-to-toe protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources. The department also released that they will also have to supply equal to or more than 5% of non-federal funds given to them by the grant.

New free program seeks to help Pennsylvania mental health crisis during back-to-school season

The crisis of mental health is still affecting both children and teens across the country, and a free option is available for mental help during back-to-school season. A new poll from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation shows 84% of Americans believe school staff can play a crucial role in identifying signs of mental health issues in students. However, the executive director of the APA Foundation, Rawle Andrews Jr., found that only less than half of school staff are getting training to fight mental health. The program that the APA Foundation is providing is called Notice. Talk. Act. At School. This goes in three phases, noticing peculiar signs and symptoms, talking through active listening, and acting by implementing resources to help. This program is not in Pennsylvania schools as of yet, but it is funded by a federal grant and available at no cost to schools, staff, and parents.

Medical non-profit organization hosts three blood drives in Beaver County

The medical nonprofit Vitalant are looking for blood donors as they will be holding three separate blood drives here in Beaver County this month. They are specifically needing type O blood, but all types are still urged to donate as well. Those who participate will receive a $10 gift card and will be entered into a raffle that will give two winners a stake of $10,000 as part of their Grocery Giveaway. The blood drives will be on Saturday, August 17 at 908 Market Street in Bridgewater from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday August 19, at 3590 Darlington Road, Darlington Township from 1-7 p.m., and Thursday, August 29 at the Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca from 12-6 p.m. Donors can also schedule appointments on the Vitalant website, through their group’s app, or by calling 877-258-4825.

Powerball® Jackpot Ticket Worth $213.8 Million Sold in Allegheny County

Middletown, PA – A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a jackpot-winning Powerball® ticket worth $213.8 million for the Monday, August 12 drawing.

 

The ticket matched all five white balls drawn, 9-22-57-67-68, and the red Powerball 14, to win a jackpot worth an estimated annuity value of $213.8 million, or $106.4 million cash, less applicable withholding.

 

Quick Pizza and Hoagies, 3565 Harts Run Road, Pittsburgh, will earn a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

 

“The Pennsylvania Lottery congratulates the lucky winner and our retailer, Quick Pizza and Hoagies, for selling this big Powerball jackpot-winning ticket,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “Thanks to our loyal players and our network of nearly 10,000 retailers across Pennsylvania, the PA Lottery is able to continue generating proceeds to pay for life-sustaining programs and services our senior population relies upon.”

 

Monday night’s drawing marked the sixth time the Powerball® jackpot has been won this year. The Powerball® jackpot had been rolling since July 3, 2024, when the last jackpot worth $139.3 million was won in Ohio. In Pennsylvania, this recent jackpot run generated more than $16.6 million in sales, creating a profit of $6.6 million to benefit older Pennsylvanians.

 

This is the 20th Powerball® jackpot won in Pennsylvania since the game debuted in 1992.

 

The last time the Powerball® jackpot was won in Pennsylvania was back in August of 2022 when a $206.9 million jackpot-winning ticket was sold in Westmoreland County.

 

Winners are not known until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. Winning tickets purchased at a Lottery retailer should immediately be signed on the back. Online winnings automatically appear in a player’s account after the claim has been processed. Players may visit palottery.com for more information about how to file a claim.

 

More than 22,200 other PA Lottery Powerball® tickets won prizes of various amounts in the Monday drawing, including more than 4,400 purchased with Power Play® and more than 2,700 tickets purchased with Double Play®. Players should check every ticket, every time.

 

The Powerball® jackpot reset to an estimated annuity value of $20 million, or $10 million cash, for the next drawing on Wednesday, August 14.

 

Pennsylvania Lottery players have options to purchase their Powerball® tickets online or by visiting a retailer. Players can find lottery-selling locations closest to them by visiting the Find a Retailer section of the Lottery’s website.

 

About Us: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery to direct all proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since ticket sales began in 1972, it has contributed more than $35.1 billion to fund property tax and rent rebates, transportation, care services, prescription assistance, and local services including senior centers and meals. The Pennsylvania Lottery operates as a bureau within the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.

Visit the Winners and Benefits pages at palottery.com to review how much money each county receives in Lottery prizes and funding to benefit older Pennsylvanians.

Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for help with a compulsive gambling problem.

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