Author: Beaver County Radio

Beaver Falls Municipal Authority alerting residents of system flush

(Beaver Falls, Pa) Beginning June 10th through approximately mid-July, the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority will perform routine maintenance flushing of the entire distribution system as required by PADEP. During this time, they say they will return to the use of chlorine as the primary disinfectant instead of the chloramines currently used. During the flushing period, customers may experience discolored water and/or a noticeable odor of chlorine in the water. The authority asks residents to be aware that these are all normal conditions, and nothing is wrong with the water.

They say should you experience discolored water during this time, please let your cold-water tap run for several minutes until the water clears up. A chlorine odor may be present until they return to chloramine disinfection following the system flushing. The Municipal Authority can be contacted with any questions or concerns.   

Rochester-Monaca Bridge Long-term Closure Begins Tuesday

Photo by Frank Sparks – Beaver County Radio.

Pittsburgh, PA – PennDOT District 11 is announcing the long-term closure of the Rochester-Monaca Bridge, which carries Route 18 over the Ohio River, in Rochester and Monaca boroughs, Beaver County will begin Tuesday, June 11 weather permitting.

Beginning at approximately noon on Tuesday, the Rochester-Monaca Bridge will close to all vehicular traffic continuously through Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Crews will conduct expansion dam joint replacements, zone painting, concrete deck overlay, steel, concrete, sidewalk, barrier and fence repair work, and other miscellaneous construction activities. Traffic will be detoured.

Posted Detours

Northbound Bridge Traffic

  • From the bridge, take Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 4044) eastbound to 17th Street
  • Turn left onto 17th Street/North Route 51
  • Cross the East Monaca-Rochester Bridge
  • Turn left onto North Route 51/Route 65
  • Take the exit ramp on the right for South Route 18/East Route 68 toward Rochester
  • Continue on Brighton Avenue
  • Follow the roundabout to Rhode Island Avenue/South Route 18
  • Follow Rhode Island Avenue to the Rochester-Monaca Bridge
  • End Detour

Southbound Bridge Traffic

  • From the bridge, take Rhode Island Avenue to the Rochester roundabout
  • Follow the roundabout to Brighton Avenue toward South Route 65/Route 51
  • Take the ramp to southbound Route 65
  • Continue to the left-hand off-ramp for South Route 51
  • Turn right onto the East Monaca-Rochester Bridge
  • Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
  • Continue westbound to 9th Street
  • End Detour

Additionally, lane closures will occur at the intersection of 17th Street (Route 51) and Pennsylvania Avenue (Route 4044) on Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow crews to conduct line painting and signal work in advance of the Rochester-Monaca Bridge closure. The restrictions could be lifted earlier if work is completed sooner.

Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained during the closure.

This $6.69 million project includes bridge preservation work on the Rochester-Monaca Bridge between Atlantic Avenue in Monaca Borough and Pleasant Street in Rochester Borough. Preservation work includes expansion joint replacement, zone painting, concrete deck overlay, downspout repair and replacement, steel and concrete repairs, as well as sidewalk, deck, barrier, and fence repairs, pavement marking upgrades, and other miscellaneous construction activities. This project is expected to be completed in late 2024.

Aliquippa Police Captain retiring Friday

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published June 7, 2024 12:38 P.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) Donnie Lane has served Aliquippa for 26 years as a police officer and is currently the captain.  His brother is Police Chief John Lane and Donnie’s son Austin  works as an Aliquippa Police Officer. Captain Lane is serving the city for one last time Friday.

Captain Lane has been hired by Crescent Township to be a police officer.

Drugs and contraband found in a Center Township home

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published June 7, 2024 12:36 A.M.

(Center Township, Pa) A search warrant was served by police early Friday morning at Radcliff Drive residence in Center Township. Police Chief Aldo Legge reported that  flash bangs went off as they entered the home. Chief Legge said there will be more information once the investigation is complete.

Vivian Marie (Laneve) Gishbaugher (May 30, 1934 – June 3, 2024)

Vivian Marie (Laneve) Gishbaugher, 90, of Beaver went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 3, 2024 in the comfort of home, surrounded by her loving children and family.
Born on May 30, 1934 in Aliquippa, to the late Peter and Philomena “Fanny” (Vigilotti) Laneve. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Donald C. Gishbaugher. Vivian was a devout Catholic and a woman who believed in the power of prayer. A true woman of faith whose loving guidance influenced and touched her families’ lives.
She was a loving wife, mother and G-ma who dedicated her life to her family. Vivian attended Comptometer school and worked for B&W as a payroll associate. Leaving that career to pursue her life time goal of caring for her children and home.  In her later years, she returned to the workforce as a Supervisor for Act Media in which she retired.
Surviving are her three children, Geri Reichenbach (fiancé Rick Annarumo) of Beaver, Don (Toni Ann) Gishbaugher of Koppel, Leann (Scott) Bednar of Beaver; three cherished grandchildren, Tyler Reichenbach of Sarasota, FL, Andrew Reichenbach of Beaver, Kendra Bednar of Beaver; two sisters, Ann (Walt) Suhy of East Liverpool, OH, Dolores (Keith) McKim of Rochester, IN; a sister-in-law, Rhetta Barkey of Wampum and several nieces and nephews, that were like children to her and her best buddy “Rockie”, a Toy Yorkie, who was at her side for 15 years till the end.
Thanks to her team from Amedisys Hospice for all their compassionate care. All her dear and loving caregivers who cared for her as though she was their own mother.
Heartfelt gratitude to our friend, Pastor Jeff Arnold, all our close friends, neighbors and family who have supported us during this time.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, June 7th at 10:00 am at St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Road, Beaver Falls with Father Kim Schreck as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 2403 Sidney Street, Suite 205, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Richard E. Cairns Sr. (February 13, 1935 – June 6, 2024)

Richard E. “Dick” Cairns Sr., age 89, of Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, formerly of Rochester, passed away June 6th, 2024, at his daughters home. Richard was born February 13th, 1935 in Koppel, PA. He is the son of the late Richard A. and Mary Ann Hobilia Cairns. Richard was a retired employee with the Valspar Company of Rochester Township and a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church- Our Lady of the Valley Parish, Rochester. Dick was a retired firefighter with the Rochester Township Volunteer Fire department and previously a little league and pony league baseball coach for Rochester. He was a prior PIAA/WPIAL basketball referee and umpire with the ASA Sanctioned Softball Fast and Slow pitch. Dick was also a member of the former Rochester Township Fireman’s Club.
Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joann P. Pratte Cairns, one son and daughter-in-law, Richard E. Jr. and Melissa Cairns, of Brevard, NC, one daughter and son-in-law Patti J. and Robert Maciejewski, of Eighty Four, PA, and one brother and sister-in-law David M. Cairns of Beaver Falls, and Marilyn Cairns, of Myrtle Beach, SC,. Surviving him are also three grandsons, Nicholas, Conor, and Maxon Maciejewski, a granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Stiles and her husband Billy, two great-grandsons Parker and Hudson Stiles, and three great-granddaughters, Abby and Vivi Stiles, and Ryleigh Jeanfreau. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dick is preceded in death by a brother William J. Cairns.
Friends will be received Monday June 10th, from 3-7 at William Murphy Funeral Home Inc. 349 Adams Street Rochester, PA. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday at 11 AM in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester. Interment will follow at St. Cecilia cemetery. The family wishes for any donations to be made to the Beaver County Special Olympics at 128 Friendship Cir, Beaver, PA 15009.

 

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Thomas Coachman (December 30,1958 – June 4, 2024)

Thomas Coachman, 65, of Chippewa passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Tom was born to the late Walter and Iris (Barefoot) Coachman on December 30, 1958 in the Springdale, PA area where he grew up. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a former Vibration Analyst for Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in Ontario, NY. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Steelers, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Debbie (Ferguson) Coachman of Chippewa Twp and their three children, Jason (Elizabeth) Hirst of Daugherty Twp, Scott (Brooke) Coachman of Center Twp and Lori Coachman of College Hill Beaver Falls and eight grandchildren, Alexandra, Alivia, Andrew, Parker, Scotlynn, Brooklynn, Jayla and Braeden.
Friends and family will be received on Monday, June10th from 5:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm in the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, www.hillandkunselman.com, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org).

Florence K. Robinson (August 20, 1935 – June 4, 2024)

Florence Robinson, 88 of Baden, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her loving children.
She was born August 20, 1935, in Ambridge, a daughter of the late Harry John and Viola Winters Smith.
She graduated from Ambridge High School in 1953, was a member of the Ambridge Christian and Missionary Alliance Church since 1954, where she served in many offices of the Sunday School, the church, and offices in the Alliance Women.
She married Dorman Eugene Robinson on October 9, 1954, who predeceased her September 12, 2020.  In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by a daughter Lorinda Mae Robinson who served the Lord in the Cote d Ivore and Burkina Faso in Africa for 25 years under the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, a brother Donald Smith, half-brother Tom Jackson, 4 nieces and 4 nephews, Sally, Carol, Rachel, Kathie, Marc, Tommy, Robbie, & Sammy.
She is survived by her children Paul Eugene Robinson and Charlotte Robinson of Baden, sister-in-law Charel Smith of East Palestine, OH, Terrie Robinson of Port St. Lucie, FL, and Sue (David) New of FL, 5 nephews, David Lee, Charles Roland, Raymond Roland, Kevin Roland, 6 nieces, Tammy Lee, Terry Dkoich, Tracy Robinson, Debbie Dawson, Suzi, & Kelly, and a bonus daughter Michelle Bowers, and a cousin who was like a sister Gail Smith.
There will be no public visitation and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

The family would like to thank the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for the compassionate care they extended to Florence the past couple months.

Ann “Annie” Caratelli (July 13, 1939 – June 5, 2024)

Ann “Annie” Caratelli, 84, of Industry, formerly of Surprise, Arizona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 5, 2024.
Born on July 13, 1939, in Freedom, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Ricci Caratelli, and a faithful member of St Augustine Parish, St Blaise Church. Ann worked and thoroughly enjoyed her employment for Heart 2 Heart as a caregiver, where she made many longtime friendships with her clients. She will be remembered for her bubbly and social personality, her love for shopping, and thoughtfulness in gift giving. But most importantly, Ann loved her grandchildren, whom she was affectionately known as “Bubbles”.
Along with her parents, Ann in preceded in death by her loving companion, Ronald Dieringer; sisters, Antonette Caratelli Sabino, and Vera Caratelli Biros; and her brothers, Herman, Frank, Louis, Paul, and Arthur Caratelli.
Ann will be sadly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, whom she considered her own son, Joya and Greg DeDominicis; grandsons, Nickolas, Vincent, and Ryan DeDominicis; special nephew and his wife, Ronnie and Peggy Caratelli; as well as additional numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Friends will be received in the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 MIDLAND AVENUE, MIDLAND PA 15059, on Monday June 10, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Church, 772 Ohio Avenue, Midland, PA 15059. Online condolences may be shared at www.nollfuneral.com.
Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Freedom, PA.
Ann’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Liberty Dialysis for the love and compassionate care given to Ann during her time there.

 

Stephen Collins (March 16, 1946 – June 3, 2024)

Stephen “Smokey” James Collins, 78, of Aliquippa, is now at peace. He passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1946, in Sewickley, to the late Jack and Leona Collins.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Georgianne Collins, two brothers: Tim and Rege Collins and two nieces: Debbie and Leslie Leonard.
He honorably served our country in the US Army during Vietnam.
Stephen was a member of Mary Queen of Saints Parish, St. Titus Church. He was an avid golfer who loved to spend time outdoors, especially with his dogs Misty and Maximus. After many years of service he retired from O’Neal Steel in Harmony Township.
He is survived by two children, Roxanne Collins and her fiancé, Mark Kirkland, Robert Turney, Jr. and a granddaughter, Ellie Turney. A sister and brother-in-law: Kathy and Rich Spanik and a special niece, Kristen Spanik. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Friends and family will be received on Friday from 4-7 pm in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street Aliquippa PA 15001. 724-375-0496. A military service will be held at 4:30 pm in the funeral home and a blessing service will be held at 6:00 pm in the funeral home.

 

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