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Dilia (Fini) Colonna January 2, 1932 – January 30, 2024

Dilia (Fini) Colonna, 92, of Hopewell Twp., passed away on January 30, 2024. She was born January 2, 1932, in Patrica, Italy to the late Giovanni and Natalina (Salvati) Fini.
In addition to her parents, she is joyfully reunited with her husband, Pietro Colonna. A brother, Franco Fini and a sister and brother-in-law, Reneta and Tullio Campioni.
Dilia was a devout Catholic. She was a member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church and the St. Anthony Congregation, West Aliquippa. She baked her unmatched wine cookies annually for San Rocco, of whom, she was a devout follower. She crafted her incredible Easter bread and crostata like a true artisan. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Dilia was a hard worker, always cooking, baking, cleaning, or helping someone in need. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning tomatoes. She loved to share the fruits of her labor with everyone. Dilia loved planting and tending to her flowers around her home. She had a love for nurturing growth. On warm summer evenings, she could be found on her covered, back patio overlooking her beautiful back yard. She was the matriarch of her family and truly will be missed by each of them.
Dilia is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law: Angelo and Xuemei Colonna and Roberto and Kelly Rae Colonna. Two grandchildren whom she cherished, Angelina and Luca. Her brothers, Onorino Fini and Nello Fini, a sister, Fiorella Giovononne, a special sister-in-law, Teresa Fini and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Sunday from 2- 4 pm in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street Aliquippa PA 15001. 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will be held at 11:00 am on Monday in the funeral home. A mass of Christian burial will be held 11:30 am in Mary, Queen of Saints Parish, Our Lady of Fatima Church. Burial will immediately follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

 

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Martin C. “Marty” Stein March 01, 1956 – February 02, 2024

Martin C. “Marty” Stein, Jr., 67, of Beaver Falls, died on Friday, February 2, 2024, at AHN – Wexford.

Born on March 1, 1956, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Martin Sr. and Mary Lou (MacDonald) Stein.

Marty was a member of the Beaver Falls Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses where he served as an elder.  He enjoyed sharing his faith with those he would meet. Marty often expressed his hope that if he died, he would be resurrected. That hope brought him much comfort during his illness. He owned and operated Stein & Sons Auto and was an avid car collector.

Marty is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 47 years, Sylvia Stein. He is also survived by his sons, Brent (Katie) Stein and Nicholas Stein; grandchildren, Ainsley (Darren), Wesley, Everett, and Malcolm; a sister, Kristine Homick; nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, February 9th from 2PM-4PM & 6PM-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10th at 5:00 PM at the Kingdon Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3122 37th Street Ext., Beaver Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donate.jw.org toward the Worldwide Work.

James E. “Duke” Coleman May 13, 1936 – February 01, 2024

James E. “Duke” Coleman, 87, of Beaver, died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver.

Born on May 13, 1936, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Richard and Mabel (Atkinson) Hamilton.

Duke was a proud veteran of the United States Army and had retired from United Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic.  He was an outstanding man and will be remembered fondly.  Following retirement, Duke was often found in the garage talking with neighbors, working on clocks, going to car cruises, and weekly trips to Mountaineer with his brother-in-law, Tom.  Duke and his companion, Barbara, often enjoyed traveling, attending Garrison Days, and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Coleman; a brother, Robert (Miriam) Coleman; and a sister, Linda Belczyk.

He is survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Barbara Shaffer and her daughter, Carolyn (Ron) Wolfe; granddaughters, Kimberly and Courtney Wolfe; a brother, Rick Hamilton; nieces and nephews, Sharon (John) Gulish, Terry (Paul) Burlingame, Diana Parsons, Thomas (Linda) Belczyk, and Eric Hamilton; numerous great nieces, nephews; great-great nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 6th from 6PM – 8PM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, with Fr. Howard Campbell as Celebrant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 7th at 10AM at Saints Peter and Paul Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish, 200 Third Street, Beaver.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park where the Beaver County Special Unit will accord military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Duke’s honor to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, www.concordialm.org/charitable-giving, or Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley – Beaver, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009.

Duke’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Good Samaritan Hospice for their care.

John Paul Pinchot July 13, 1935 ~ February 2, 2024

John Paul Pinchot, 88, of Economy, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1935 in Ambridge, to the late John and Anna (Bowan) Pinchot. John was a retired tax assessor for the Beaver County Assessment Office after a more than 40-year career. He was a graduate of Ambridge High School and long time member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Ambridge. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army during peacetime. John enjoyed camping and fishing, watching local sports, (especially the Pittsburgh Pirates), and was an  avid poker player, playing with family and friends until the early morning hours. John loved playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a passionate dog lover, having raised numerous poodles over the years. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy Pinchot, his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Bob Damon, in-laws, Joseph and Margaret Ostrowski, and brother-in-law, Robert Ostrowski. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Ostrowski) Pinchot, daughter and son-in-law, Darlene Pinchot and Gene Testa of Economy, son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Jacqueline Pinchot of Center Twp., grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Ryan and Lily Hudacsek of Economy, granddaughter, Kelsey Hudacsek of Portersville, grandson, Evan Pinchot of Robinson Twp., granddaughter, Allyson Pinchot of Augusta, GA, great grandchildren, Brenna Mann and Leo and Iris Hudacsek, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Helen Ostrowski of Ocean Pines, MD, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Monday from 3-7 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where a Panachyda Service will be held Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Divine Liturgy for the repose of his soul at 10 AM in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment with full military honors will follow at 11:15 AM in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. A Parastas service will held Monday evening at 6 PM in the funeral home. The family would like to thank the staff of Celebration Villa and Gateway Hospice for their compassionate care extended to John

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Seven Fields Resident Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearm Violations

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

45-year-old Durrell Forston of Seven Fields pled guilty to drug and firearm charges on Friday before U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman.

The guilty plea stems from a search performed by a drug K-9 following a traffic stop of Fortson on November 16, 2022. Following the detection of controlled substances by the K-9, police obtained a search warrant of the vehicle which uncovered an air mattress containing two gallon-sized bags of cocaine, two kilogram wrappers with cocaine residue, a digital scale, and a .40 caliber handgun loaded with thirteen rounds of ammunition.

The maximum penalty for the drug distribution charge is a $1,000,000 fine and/or an imprisonment term of up to 20 years. Additionally the maximum penalty for the firearms possession charge is a $250,000 fine and/or a prison sentence of at least 5 years and up to life in prison.

Sentencing for Forston has been scheduled for June 11.

Dawn Elaine Lash January 15, 1947 ~ February 3, 2024

Dawn Elaine Lash, 77, of Center Township, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 3, 2024. She was born in New Castle, Indiana on January 15, 1947, to Jabez Wayne and Thelma May Beeson. Dawn attended Champion High School before studying photography at Ohio University. She worked in retail most of her life and retired from Macy’s.

In addition to her parents, Dawn was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando C. Lash. She is survived by her children, Anthony Lash, Adam (Tracy) Lash, and Suzanne (Frank) McKenzie, her grandchildren, Kat, Samantha, Angeline, and Stefan Lash, and her brother, Clayton Beeson.

Friends will be received on February 7, 2024, from 3-6 PM in the  Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549. A  funeral service will be held at 6 PM to conclude the visitation. Burial will be private.

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Richard “Rich” R. Guerrieri March 2, 1963 ~ February 2, 2024

Richard Guerrieri, 60, of Fair Oaks, passed away on February 2, 2024. He was the son of the late Rudolph and Shirley Guerrieri. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Suzan Springer, Sharon Guerrieri, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Angelo Sr. and Dorothy Cancelliere.

He is survived by his wife, Renee Guerrieri, sons, Brandon and Kevin Guerrieri, brother, Rudolph E. Guerrieri, sister-in-law, Debbie (Joe) Rodriguez, brothers-in-laws, Joseph (Mary) Cancelliere, Angelo Jr. (Donna) Cancelliere, Robert Cancelliere, Robert Springer, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Rich graduated from Ambridge Area High School and attended the Allegheny County Police Academy. He worked as a constable for the late Judge Russo and was a certified firearms instructor. Rich began his police career by working for Sewickley, Edgeworth, Leetsdale, Police Departments. He received a full-time position with Bell Acres Police Department retiring with the rank of sergeant.  He was a volunteer fireman for the Fair Oaks Fire Department where he served as past president. During his retirement he was hired as a dispatcher for the Edgeworth Police Department. Rich was very active in coaching both the middle school and high school Quaker Valley hockey teams.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 3 PM until time of funeral service at 7 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, 724-266-2549.

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Robert F. “Ears” Philips May 28, 1931 ~ February 3, 2024

Robert F. Philips, 92, of Darlington, formerly of Fallston, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Born May 28, 1931, in Beaver, he is the son of the late Lloyd R. and Bess (McCullough) Philips.  Robert was retired from LTV where he worked in the Account Payable division. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War where he was in the 555th Battalion and was awarded four bronze stars.  Robert was a member to the New Brighton American Legion, Post #19 for 70 years where he was past commander and worked for the Beaver County tipstaff.  He served on the New Brighton School Board, CCBC Board of Directors, BVIU Board of Directors, and was an usher for the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fl.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances “Toots” (Soriano) Philips and a daughter, Judith Rose.

Robert is survived by his son, Robert L. “Flip” Philips, Fombell, grandchildren, Joshua and Justin; great grandchildren, Ashlee, Rocco, Emilia and Elliotte; great great granddaughter, Gianna Sapienza; sister, Nancy “Nanny” Norton; nieces, nephews, and their families.  He is also survived by his good lifelong friend, Frank Hummel.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. in J & J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Ave, New Brighton.

Robert will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pa.

“A special thank you to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.  You a truly a blessing to many.”

 

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Pennsylvania police shoot and kill a wanted man outside of a gas station, saying he pointed gun

HANOVER, Pa. (AP) — Police shot and killed a man at a southern Pennsylvania gas station after they say he pointed a gun at officers who were trying to arrest him on an outstanding warrant.

An arrest warrant had been issued for 37-year-old Richard Bolen on aggravated assault and other charges after he was accused of “brandishing a firearm at officers” as he fled from a business Wednesday, authorities said.

Hanover police officers responded when Bolen’s SUV was spotted at a Sunoco gas station on Friday, the state police said in a news release. Police said as they entered the gas station store, Bolen ran out the back and then circled around to the front of the station while drawing a handgun, it said.

As Bolen reached the front of the gas station, he encountered more officers and pointed the gun them, and officers then fired several rounds, killing him, the agency said.

York County prosecutors asked state police to investigate, and the Hanover officers who fired were placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation, police said.

A message was left Sunday at a phone number listed as Bolen’s.

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as traders delay forecasts for rate cuts

Stocks are mostly slipping as Wall Street pushes out forecasts for when interest rates will start easing from the strictest levels in two decades. The S&P 500 was down 0.2% Monday, coming off another all-time high and another winning week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 163 points, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% lower. The sharpest action was in the bond market, where yields climbed after the chair of the Federal Reserve said again that cuts to interest rates are unlikely to begin in March. Some traders pushed out their forecasts for the first rate cut beyond May to June.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

(AP) — Wall Street inched lower before the bell on Monday while Treasury yields touched one-month highs as worries grew about the possibility that the Federal Reserve might not start cutting interest until later in the year.

Futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average each fell more than 0.1% before markets opened.

In an interview recorded Thursday for the CBS news program “60 Minutes” broadcast on Sunday night, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank remains on track to cut interest rates three times this year, but probably not beginning until May.

Powell’s comments largely echoed remarks he gave at a news conference Wednesday, after the Fed decided to keep its key interest rate steady at about 5.4%, a 22-year high. To fight inflation, the Fed raised its benchmark rate 11 times beginning in March 2022, causing loans for consumers and businesses to become much more expensive.

The Fed chair reiterated that the central bank’s next meeting in March was likely too soon for a rate cut in an economy where demand is strong enough for inflation to re-emerge.

On Friday, Big Tech stocks once again carried Wall Street to a record, even though the majority of stocks fell due to renewed worries about risks of a still too-hot economy.

Stocks felt pressure from much higher yields in the bond market after a report showed U.S. employers hired many more workers last month than economists expected.

That’s great for workers and helps keep the risk of a recession at bay, but it could preserve some upward pressure on inflation and lead the Federal Reserve to wait longer before it begins cutting interest rates.

Yields on the 2-year Treasury rose to 4.44% early Monday from 4.37% late Friday. Yields on the 10-year also kept climbing, to 4.09% Monday morning from 4.02% late Friday.

In equities trading early Monday, McDonald’s shares dipped less than 1%, even after the company beat Wall Street’s fourth-quarter sales and profit targets. Same-store sales came in lower than Wall Street targets however, possibly linked to protests and boycotts in the Middle East over its perceived support for Israel.

Boeing slid again after the aerospace giant said improperly drilled holes in some of its 737 fuselages could delay deliveries of about 50 aircraft. It’s the latest in a series manufacturing gaffes to plague the manufacturer, whose shares fell about 2% before the bell.

In European markets at midday, Germany’s DAX and the CAC 40 in Paris each ticked up about 0.1%.

Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.5% after a report showed UK’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in the three months to November, lower than an earlier estimate of 4.2% provided by the Office for National Statistics in January.

Chinese shares again led declines in Asia even after the market regulator in Beijing pledged to crack down on abuses and protect small investors.

The main index in the smaller market in Shenzhen sank 4.4% but then rapidly recovered, bouncing between losses and gains and closing 1.1% lower. The Shanghai Composite index slipped 3.5% at one point and closed 1% lower, at 2,702.19.

On Sunday, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said it would redouble enforcement of measures against crimes such as market manipulation and “malicious” short selling, while guiding more medium and long-term funds into the market.

That move followed others in recent days that appear to have done little to reassure investors who have been pulling money out of the markets for months. Last week, Chinese stocks capped their worst week in five years.

Comments by former President Donald Trump, who said he might impose a tariff of more than 60% on imports of Chinese goods if he is re-elected, also hurt market sentiment.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged 0.2% lower to 15,510.01.

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.6% to 36,354.16.

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 sank 1% to 7,625.90. South Korea’s Kospi shed 0.9% to 2,591.31.

In other trading, benchmark U.S. crude lost 19 cents to $72.09 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, the international standard, gave up 4 cents to $77.29 a barrel.

The U.S. dollar rose to 148.59 Japanese yen from 148.40 yen. The euro cost $1.0748, down from $1.0784.