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Mark Anthony Sebastian, Jr. (May 11, 1954 – January 02, 2024)

Mark Anthony Sebastian, Jr.

Mark Anthony Sebastian Jr., 69 of Beaver Falls, peacefully passed into his eternal life on January 2, 2024 in his home.

Mark was born May 11, 1954 in Beaver Falls. Born and raised in West Mayfield, he attended St. Philomena Catholic grade school and graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1972. Mark worked hard at several jobs all his life. He was a first degree member of the local Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his Father Mark A. Sebastian, mother Laverne Carroll, sister Cheri and many Aunts and Uncles, including his Godmother Mary Lokey.

He is survived by his brother Bo Sebastian, sisters Carolyn Sebastian, Cindy Guandolo and Lori Brennan.

Also survived by first cousins Fred, Greg, Gary, George, Beth, Jack, Carolyn, Steve, George, Evie, Chris, Renee, Art and very close cousin Nancy. And several second and third cousins.

Mark was a man of many talents, he played guitar, was amazing at solving Soduku puzzles and could fix, repair and make just about anything, he was ‘MacGyver’. He was affectionately called Seabiscuit by his cousins. Most of all Mark was a master gardener! He loved watching his garden grow and shared the fruits of his labors with those he loved!

Eternal rest grant to him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

All services were private.

Nancy thanks Gabauer Family Funeral Homes who assisted with Marks arrangements including laying him to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Chippewa Township.

Robert W. Oakes Sr. (December 24, 1933 – January 1, 2024)

Robert W. Oakes Sr., age 90, of Conway, passed away peacefully in his home on January 1, 2024. Born December 24, 1933 in Washington, D.C, he was the son of the late George W. Oakes and Eloise Payne Oakes. He was a retired employee with Armco Steel of Ambridge. Robert was a once a member and usher of the former Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Conway. Presently he was a member of Good Samaritan Roman Catholic Church, Ambridge, St. Luke the Evangelist Parish. Bob was passionate about coaching and umpiring little league baseball. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley J. (Franken) Oakes. He is also survived by one son and daughter-in-law David and Beth Oakes, one daughter Denise M. Scriva, two step-sons Robert and Joseph Liberati, one step-daughter Jane Strano, and a daughter-in-law Brenda Halstead, eight grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law Thomas and Bobbi Shuller, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by one son Robert W. Oakes Jr. and three brothers Mark, Frank, and Stanley Shuller. Bob’s wishes were to have no visitation and no service.
Arrangements are entrusted to WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 349 Adams Street, Rochester.

 

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01-06-24 LISTINGS

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01-06-24 LISTINGS

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Millie  (Daugherty Twp in New Brighton)     724-846-3425

 

Beautiful American Heritage Billiard Table.  Hardly ever used.  50” X 89” Blonde wood, slate table with green felt.  Bag pockets.  In PERFECT SHAPE.        Includes 5 pool cues (sticks), rack and balls.  Always has been covered.    PRICE:   $1,500

 

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Val  (Beaver)      724-513-9390    Any reasonable offer accepted

 

Neutral Colored upholstered chair with wood trim. Smoke & animal free home  PRICE:  $90.00

 

Around 70 Music Cd’s from all genres   PRICE:  $4.00 each-will negotiate.

 

Vintage Flatware.  Some stainless steel, some sterling silver.  Lots to choose from.  Flatware boxes for additional price.  PRICE:  Stainless $1 each   Sterling Silver $2 each

 

Landscape Prints, framed with glass.   Mostly large sizes.  PRICE:  $95.00 each

 

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Mary (Hopewell)  724-788-1818 or 724-622-8381

  SOLD   2008 Mercury Mariner.  Silver color.  Automatic transmission.  Good heat.  August inspection, Very good Air Conditioner, AM/FM/DVD player

PRICE: Negotiable

 

 

 

 

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Howie (Vanport)  724-774-6397

 

Every episode of every season of CHEERS on DVD’s.  PRICE:  Make an offer

 

100 Cowboy Movies with stars like Hop along Cassidy, John Wayne, Tim Holt, Johnny Mac Brown & Hoot Gibson.    PRICE:  Make an offer

 

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At least one injured in New Brighton accident

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published January 5, 2023 7:07 P.M.

(New Brighton, Pa) An accident took place on 3rd Avenue near 19th Street in New Brighton around 5:30pm Friday. Beaver County Radio saw one person on the ground being given medical attention, before being placed in an ambulance. One vehicle was seen with heavy rear end damage. Traffic was detoured temporarily. The scene was cleaned up and cleared by approximately 6pm.  We have no additional details at this time.

New Business Manager Begins Service At Central Valley School District

(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)

A new year means a new business manager for the Central Valley School District, as the longtime school board member for Center and Monaca Schools officially retired on December 31, 2023.

John Maly was a 1970 graduate of Aliquippa High School and was part of the school board that decided on the merger of Monaca High School and Center High School in 2010. He also worked as a business manager for Sewickley Hospital for 27 years.

Giordano reports that Joan Wehner is the new business manager at Central Valley High School, replacing the retiring Maly.

1,000-Pound Butter Sculpture Unveiled in Harrisburg for Pennsylvania Farm Show

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)
(Image/Commonwealth Media Services)

A 1,000 pound diorama depicting a connection between rural and urban Pennsylvanians gathering around a table to share a locally grown meal was revealed yesterday in Harrisburg in a public display. The catch is that the thousand-pound diorama was sculpted entirely out of butter, carved by Jim Victor and Marie Pelton of Conshohocken in lieu of the upcoming Pennsylvania Farm Show.

There to help unveil the butter sculpture was Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, who thanked everyone in PA’s dairy farms and farms across the commonwealth for their continued hard work.

The sculpture, which is co-sponsored by American Dairy Association North East and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, will be displayed at the Expo Center in Harrisburg during the Farm Show starting tomorrow until January 13.

State Police Looking For Information On 41-Year-Old Homicide In Independence Township

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

The Beaver County Unit of Pennsylvania State Police Troop D is asking the public for tips regarding the 1982 homicide of David Legge that took place in Independence Township. The 32-year old Legge was found hanging from the Lynx bridge on January 7, 1982, and multiple gunshot wounds were found on his body following its removal from the crime scene.

Any persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Beaver Station at 724-773-7400 and speak to Tpr. Thomas or the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Fate Of New Emergency Shelter In Hands Of Aliquippa Zoning Board

(Sandy Giordano/Beaver County Radio)

Aliquippa’s Zoning Hearing Board will soon be ruling on a decision to use the former Hunter Personal Care Home located at 1916 Main Street for use by the organization Deewalk Promise Hands as an emergency shelter for women and children.

The request from Rayetta Lee was submitted to the Zoning Board last night, and that the board now has thirty days to render a final decision on variance that would allow for the change to move forward. Under current zoning regulations, the building would not be able to be used.

Lee told those in attendance at Thursday’s meeting that 72 individuals have signed a petition in favor of using the facility on Main Street as the new home of Deewalk Promised Hands.

Lorrain “Lori” M. Sadowy

Lorrain “Lori” M. Sadowy, 59, of Baden, passed away on January 4, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Sadowy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Rebecca Sadowy and Robert Sadowy. Suring are her brothers, Leonard Sadowy and Fiancé Nicole Moye and William (Christine) Sadowy, nieces, Kayla Sadowy, Ashley Selby, Nicole White, nephew, Joshua (Courtney) Sadowy, and numerous cousins.

Lorrain was a graduate of Ambridge Area Highschool class of 1981. She was a lifelong member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge. She had many interests in her life including bowling, bingo, and crossword puzzles. Lorrain loved the beach and adored all animals especially her dogs. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2023, from 2-5 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 AM Monday, January 8, 2023, at Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Economy. Memorial contributions can be made in care of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, Ambridge.

John F. Usselman (1936-2024)

John F. Usselman, 87, of New Brighton, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born March 26, 1936, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Frederick and Irene (Close) Usselman. John was Catholic by faith. He was an avid golfer, loved the Steelers and was a member of the East Palestine Country Club.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (Lockrouit) Usselman; two sons, Paul R. Schaffer, Jr. and Randy Schaffer; six brothers, Paul Hagg, Clarence Hagg, Herman Usselman, James Usselman, William Usselman and Karl Usselman; five sisters, Edith Greco, Mary Hawrylak, Jeanne Silvestri, Eleanor Manor and Ruth McNamee; also numerous nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Karen (Wayne) Souffrant.

Friends will be received on Sunday, January 7th from 1- 5pm in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Ave., New Brighton, www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Full Military Honors will be accorded by the Beaver County Special Unit Monday, January 8th at 10:45 am at the funeral home, followed by a Blessing service at 11 am with Father Howard Campbell as celebrant.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and nurses at UPMC Mercy for the loving care they gave to John.

Private interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa.