Author: Beaver County Radio

Lois Ann Venn (1941-2024)

Lois Ann Venn (Douds), 83, formerly of Rochester passed away on Feb. 23, 2024, after an extended illness. Born on January 19, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William Douds and Anna Kunder (Webber). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years John F. Venn Sr. and brothers Donnie, Bill, Bob and Earl (Douds).

She is survived by five children, John (Carolyn) Venn, Carol (Bernie) Welsh, Aaron (Linda) Venn, Mimi (Mark) Rusnak and Mary (Dave) Bertko, sister Denise Houser, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brothers, nieces and nephews, and sisters-in-law. One of her sisters-in-law, Joan, would go to lunch with her every Tuesday.

Friends will be received Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton with additional viewing on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Pauline Ann (Schaudt) Urbach (1945-2024)

Pauline Ann Urbach, 78, of Chippewa Township, died February 22, 2024 in Rochester Manor.

Born in Pittsburgh on July 6, 1945, she was a daughter of the late William and Pauline (Frankenstein) Schaudt.

In addition to her parents, Pauline is preceded in death by her stepmother, Marjorie (Leonberg) Schaudt and stepsister Deborah (Leonberg) Wingerson.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, James A. Urbach; son, James L. (Peggy Urbach), of Chippewa Township; daughter, Noel Stevens, of Baltimore, MD; and a half-brother, William Schaudt, of Cranberry Township.

Pauline was a school bus driver for McCarter Transit for over 35 years and was a member of the Brush Run Church, a Global Methodist Congregation.

Friends will be received Tuesday from 5:00 PM until time of service at 7:00 PM in the Hill & Kunselman Funeral Home, 3801-4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Private interment will take place in Grandview Cemetery.

Barbara K. Hartman (1943-2024)

Barbara K. Hartman, 80, a lifelong resident of Beaver, passed away on February 22, 2024. She was born on November 17, 1943 to Andrew and Emma Kloman, and was preceded in death by her only brother David Kloman.

She is survived by her daughters Linda Hartman-Reehl (Keith Reehl) and Renee (Patrick) Cunningham; her grandchildren Natalie and Elise Reehl and Olivia, Chloe, Chase and Evan Cunningham, her sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and their children.

Barb was a proud employee of US Airways, having her start in Jump seat scheduling, then retiring after over 15 years in Crew Accommodations. Prior to the airlines, she enjoyed working as a bookkeeper at Brockway Marine on the Beaver River. Along the way, she lived out her passion for all things Disney and making people happy by working part-time at the Beaver Valley Mall Disney store. Barb was devoted to her family, and always encouraged and talked to others with a friendly smile on her face. She enjoyed sewing, baking pies & cookies, traveling with family and friends, and attending live musical theater. She always appreciated a good meal at a nice restaurant and loved sitting on her porch in the summer.

Friends will be received on Saturday, March 2, 2024 in the Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, PA, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at 4:00 pm.

Larry Feola (1953-2024)

Larry E. Feola, 70, of Ambridge, passed away at home on February 21, 2024. He was born on December 25, 1953 and was the son of the late Lawrence and Betty Feola. He is survived by his wife, Karen Feola, daughter, Kendra Feola-Dye, brother, Bob Feola, sister, Barbra (Greg) Vukich, nieces, Stephanie Feola, Shalyn Vukich, and numerous cousins and friends. Larry was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed writing poems. He will be missed dearly by all that knew and loved him. Services are private and information about tributes for Larry can be made on alvarezhahnfs.com, the website for Alvarez Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, Ambridge, PA.

Updates issued on East Palestine clean up

East Palestine Train Derailment (Curtis Walsh)

(East Palestine, Oh) As clean up efforts continue in East Palestine, an update on progress reveals that Norfolk Southern has completed backfilling new stone and gravel at former Car Scrapping Area 4 north of Taggart Street near CeramFab. Residents should notice reduced truck traffic and traffic controls on East Taggart St. The speed limit will remain at 15 mph to ensure both community and worker safety while site restoration and other work continues.

Confirmatory sampling and investigation, known as Appendix E work, is ongoing. EPA and Ohio EPA are reviewing Norfolk Southern’s proposed approach to conduct additional stream cleanup based upon the most recent stream survey and assessments. An interactive map detailing the sheen survey has been added to their website.

It is said that initial work in the underground culverts in East Palestine is complete. Drones and robots were used to assist workers as they accessed, surveyed, and monitored the culverts.

Plans for work at the site this week include the continuation of site-wide confirmation sampling, which is 48% complete, continuation of the treatment and shipping of wastewater, and another round of vapor intrusion sampling will start at businesses along the site.

Center Township drug bust puts two in jail

Beaver County Radio News Staff. Published February 23, 2024 9:58 A.M.

(Center Township, Pa) The Center Township Police Department assisted by Beaver County ESU executed a search warrant of a residence at 3220 B Main Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001 in Center Township around 6am on Thursday.
They report a total of $2,238 in U.S. currency, 276.9 grams of marijuana, 52.5 grams of heroin, 130.3 grams of cocaine, multiple cell phones and drug paraphernalia including packaging and manufacturing equipment were seized during the operation.
Two subjects were located inside the residence and were taken into custody and placed in the Beaver County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

Central Valley School approves new staff members

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 23, 2024 10:02 A.M.

(Center Township, Pa) A paraprofessional, 2 custodians, 9 grounds personnel were hired and spring coaches were approved at the Central Valley School Board meeting.  A  custodian retired . Corey Heilman was hired as the new psychologist, and no starting date has been determined  because the  district is waiting for his clearances.   Clearances were approved for the participants working with the high school spring musical.

Pam Scipione, the district’s payroll clerk resigned her position, and was hired to replace Superintendent Dr. Nick Perry’s secretary and board secretary Colleen Kearns.  Ms. Scipione will assume her new duties on March 18, 2024.
The board approved the memorandum understanding between the district and Center township police for the years 2023-2026.
A memorandum of understanding between the school district  and education support professionals was also approved to adjust the new hire rates in the collective bargaining agreement.
Board President Dave Ambrose and the board congratulated Dr. Perry and all others involved in the hirings. Dr. Perry thanked the board for their support in approving the new hires. Paraprofessionals will earn $18 an hour, custodians will also earn $18 an hour with benefits. Anyone interested in a cafeteria position is urged to apply.

YANKEE TRADER 2/24/24

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

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02-24-24 LISTINGS

 

 

 

Terry  (Rochester)

 

LTB (looking to buy)  an older Cadillac within the $3,000 range

 

LTB (looking to buy)  any Cadillac memorabilia or promotional items i.e.: buttons, mugs, shirts.  Anything with the Cadillac logo.

 

For sale:  P225-60-16 tire on a rim with lots of tread and air.  PRICE: $35 OBO

 

PHONE:  724-312-2823

 

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Mary (Patterson)

 

Snow Blade that will attach to a John Deere lawn tractor.  In excellent condition-only used once.  Was on an X300 J.D. tractor    PRICE: $500

 

Heavy duty metal Grocery Cart on wheels with a pull handle.  PRICE: $8.00

 

PHONE:  878-264-8535

 

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Val  (Beaver)

 

Electric Leaf Blower that also mulches & vacuums.  Bag included.  PRICE: $25.oo

 

12 Qt. Vollrath Stainless Steel Cooking Pot  PRICE:  $80.00

 

Wooden Storage Chest/Toy Box with a lid.  PRICE: $45.00

 

Man’s GT Rebound Bicycle in good condition  PRICE:  $225.00

 

PHONE:  724-513-9390

 

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Ron  (Beaver)

 

Collection of Antique Beer Steins  PRICE:  $25.00 and up

 

PHONE:  724-728-8993

 

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Ed (Freedom/New Sewickley)

 

2 Corner Curio Cabinets.  Dark Wood with glass doors & mirrors behind.  About 6’ tall.

PRICE: $30 each OBO

 

Oak entertainment center 6’X6’  Some glass and some regular doors.  Has room for a 42” TV, but you could make this into whatever you like. PRICE:  $75.00

 

36” JVC older TV.  Works fine.  FREE  FREE

 

Kitchen table & chairs.  Round drop-leaf table with 4 Windsor chairs.  Heavy duty dark wood.

PRICE: $60.00 for all

 

PHONE:  724-622-8072

New Brighton Woman Charged After Friday Night Shooting At Beaver Falls Bar

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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff, 10:02 AM 

(Beaver Falls, Pa)  Tazjia C. Smith of New Brighton was charged by authorities after a shooting incident at occurred a a City of Beaver Falls bar around 1:05 AM on Saturday morning.

Police say via release that they were  received a report of a shooting incident at Lil Joes Bar, 2018 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

The release stated that “Upon arrival on scene, responding Officers did locate a single victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was later flown to an area hospital for treatment of wounds received because of the shooting and is listed in stable condition. “

“An investigation was initiated by the City of Beaver Falls Police Department and Beaver County Detective’s Bureau. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that the shooting occurred as a result of an altercation that the offender engaged in with a security staff member of the bar. The offender was identified as  Smith fled the scene after shooting the victim and was later located at her residence in New Brighton.”

Smith is being  charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Homicide, Aggravated Assault A1 and A4 , and Recklessly Endangering Another Person

The press release from Beaver Falls Police Chief David Johnson and Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible stated that this is an active investigation, and no further information is available for release currently. 

Margaret J. Rombold (1923-2024)

Margaret J. Rombold, 100, of New Castle, formerly of New Sewickley Township, passed away February 21st, at New Haven Convalescent Home. Margaret was born May 4th, 1923 in New Sewickley Township and was the daughter of the late Edward and Cora Brenner Wahl. Margaret was a homemaker and housewife who enjoyed working on the family farm which she dearly loved, and where she was born and raised. Margaret was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church New Sewickley Township. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Rombold, granddaughter Cheryl Rombold, brother Raymond Wahl, and sister, Viola Grinener.
She is survived by a son and daughter in law, Ronald H. Rombold and Marline D. Rombold and her three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and eleven great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Saturday from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, New Sewickley Township. Interment will be in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery and arrangements were entrusted to The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., Rochester, PA. Her family wishes that memorial contributions be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 60 Rochester Road, Freedom PA, 15042 or to the Beaver County Humane Society.