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Michael C. Soisson (1937-2024)

Michael C. Soisson, 86, of Brighton Township, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Born on April 17, 1937, in Rochester, he was the son of the late Carl and Ethal (Beamer) Soisson.

A proud Veteran of the United States Army, Michael had retired from the Steamfitters Local 47 as a plumber and pipefitter.  He was an avid bowler, loved hunting and fishing, traveling with his family, and especially playing the card game Pinochle every chance he got.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche A. (Ballew) Soisson; a son, Ronald Soisson; siblings, Carl Soisson Jr., Elizabeth (Rosenberger) Perischki, William D. Soisson, Patricia A. Young, Richard F. Soisson, and Harry Soisson.

He is survived by his children, Richard T. (Cindy) Sherin, Lori L. (Sherin) Newman, Robert S. (Theresa) Sherin, Michele (Thomas) Gonczi, Roger S. (Maria) Sherin, Gayle L. (Rocky) Cross, Michelle A. (Christopher) Healy, Michael C. (Mary) Soisson, Jr; his brother, Robert T. Soisson; his sisters, Margaret Miller and Amy R. Thompson;  numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 29th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM and Friday, March 1st from 10 AM until the time of funeral service at 11 AM in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver.  Military honors will be accorded prior to services.

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated following services.

Madeline Kosela (1934-2024)

Madeline Kosela, 89, passed away on February 21, 2023 at Masonic Village of Sewickley. Madeline was born on September 23, 1934 in Ambridge, to the late John and Margaret (Musserbok) Cirka. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were husbands Lenny Kosela and Nick Tisak and siblings, John, Robert, Richard, David and Renee Charitonuk. Madeline is survived by her four daughters, Carol Kosela, Kristine Autenreith, Catherine (Tom) Tsesmelis, and Diane (Ken) Kosela Long, her four grandchildren, Danielle, Jessica  (John), Matthew, and Arch (Alyssa), her five great-grandchildren, Kyle, Carson, Lillian, Jackson, and Lincoln, brother and sister-in-law, George and Rebecca Cirka, three lifelong friends, Dolores Gaudino, Margie Peterson, and Frances Kaminski. She was one of eight children.  A 1952 graduate of Ambridge High School, she met the love of her life Richard “Lenny” Kosela in high school. They married in 1954 and were together until Lenny’s passing in 1978. They were the proud parents of four daughters, Carol, Kristine, Catherine and Diane. After Lenny’s passing, Madeline attended Median Allied Health School and obtained her medical transcriptionist certificate. She worked at Internal Medicine Associates in Ambridge for 18 years. During her lifetime, Madeline was a parishioner at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church and St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, both of Ambridge. She was an active participant of the ” Pirohy Project”, Padre Pio Prayer Group, and Blue Army. Madeline had a deep devotion to her Catholic faith and prayed the Rosary daily. She had a passion for sewing and making quilts for family and friends and sewed quilts to sick babies and children in need for Project Linus. Later in life, she married Nick Tisak who predeceased her. They moved from Harmony Township to Masonic Village where she lived for 17 years. As per Madeline’s request, funeral services were private followed by private interment. Madeline’s daughters would like to express their gratitude to Masonic Village and Gallagher Hospice for the compassionate care and support given by their staff to their mom. Madeline will be missed but she is now at peace and reunited with our dad, Lenny. Memorial contributions if desired may be made to The Ladle and Hearth Food Pantry c/o St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1320 Church St., Ambridge, PA 15003 to the attention of Aida Dugan or the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

James W Schultz. Sr. (1941-2024)

James W. Schultz, Sr., 82, of Enon Valley, died peacefully in his home on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Born on November 19, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lyman and Mary Jane (VanKirk) Schultz.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Rosina Marie (Swart) Schultz; 8 brothers, and 4 sisters; and his canine companion, Buddy.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Wooley, children, James (Sarah) Schultz Jr., Darin Schultz, Tracy Schultz, and Lisa (Gary) Gailey; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, and his canine companion, Shawna.

Jim retired from the Laborer’s Local #833, following 30 years of service.  He was known as the “neighborhood mechanic” as he loved working on cars and racing…even though he didn’t like to go fast. He always looked forward to Friday breakfast with Jimmy, family, and friends at Lance’s.

Friends will be received on Thursday, February 29th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls. and a funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, March 1st, at 11AM.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, March 1st, at 11AM.

Interment will be in Little Beaver Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Sarah, Leah, Amanda and Danene from Vitas Hospice for their care and support for Jim.

AT&T will give $5 to customers hit by cellphone network outage

DALLAS (AP) — AT&T says it will give affected customers $5 each to compensate for last week’s network outage. Many customers were left many without cellphone service for hours on Thursday. The company now says on its website that customers will get a $5 credit on their account within two billing cycles. The credit doesn’t apply to AT&T Business, prepaid service or Cricket, its low-cost wireless service. AT&T said prepaid customers will have options available to them if they were impacted, although it did not elaborate on what those options might be. AT&T blamed the outage on an error in coding, without elaborating, and says it was not the result of a cyberattack.

Daniel Suarez edges Blaney, Busch in thrilling 3-wide finish to claim Cup Series win at Atlanta

Daniel Suarez (99), left, edges out Kyle Busch (8), center, and Ryan Blaney (12) at the finish line to win during the NASCAR auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Daniel Suarez edged Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide finish to win a crashed-filled NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Busch, who won the Trucks race on Saturday, moved to the middle between Blaney, the 2023 Cup Series champion, and Suarez to set the stage for the dramatic finish. Suarez earned his second career Cup Series win in his Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet. Blaney was second, only three one-thousands of a second behind. Busch was third. A massive pileup of at least 16 cars on the race’s second lap set the pace for a procession of wrecks.

Crosby collects 4 points as Penguins hold off rival Philadelphia in wild 7-6 win

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with Bryan Rust after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Drew O’Connor and Rickard Rakell scored less than two minutes apart in the third period to break open a tie game and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Philadelphia Flyers 7-6. Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists for Pittsburgh. The Penguins captain has 129 points (55 goals, 74 assists) in 87 regular season games against the Flyers. That’s the most by any opponent against Philadelphia. Travis Sanheim and Tyson Foerster had two goals each for the Flyers.

Out to Sea and Overseas: AAA Travel’s Spring Break Trends

Spring break is rapidly approaching and according to AAA Travel booking data, Florida tops the list of destinations this year. The Sunshine State’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches, family-friendly attractions, and cruise ports make Florida a logical choice for travelers seeking fun in the sun.

“The sunny Florida beaches are always a top Spring Break choice, along with Orlando and the popular cruise ports of Fort Lauderdale and Miami,” said Bevi Powell, senior vice president, AAA East Central. “By the time spring arrives, families are ready to head to warmer destinations where they can enjoy time together by the pool or on the beach, and many are choosing to finally take that long-awaited cruise adventure.”

Cruising is off to a strong start in 2024 with sold-out ships and inaugural sailings, and that robust demand is evident in Spring Break bookings. AAA Travel data shows a 28% increase in cruise bookings for March and April compared to last year, and a 60% percent increase for cruises departing from South Florida.

Good to Know: More travelers are booking cruises farther in advance, which is one of AAA Travel’s cruising trends this year. Many Spring Break cruises have been sold-out for months. Last-minute bookings are possible, options may be limited. AAA Travel suggests booking a summer cruise now before they sell out, especially if looking at popular destinations like Alaska.

AAA Trip Canvas Tips: For families traveling with teens, check out the best cruise lines for teenagers.

International Spring Break trips are also on the rise compared to last year. AAA data for March and April shows international flight bookings are up 20% and hotel bookings are up 37%.  European cities top the list of most popular destinations: London, Paris, Rome, Dublin, and Amsterdam. More AAA members are also booking tours for their international Spring Break vacations as they look for the convenience, expertise, and peace of mind that guided travel brings.

Hopewell Township hosting Spring Fest in the Park

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 26, 2024 10:48 A.M.

(Hopewell Township, Pa) On Saturday, March 23, 2024  beginning at 10 am. There will be vendors, kids can get their picture taken with the Easter bunny, and there will be 5,000 eggs to be hunted throughout the park.

Park officials invite residents to bring their family and friends for a day of fun that will last until 2 p.m.

Drug Free Aliquippa Eggstravaganza update

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 26, 2024 10:46 A.M.

(Aliquippa, Pa) The Drug Free Aliquippa Eggstravaganza will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 5-7 pm at the Aliquippa Elementary School on Sheffield Road.

Donations of plastic Easter eggs and candy are needed and can be dropped off at the Aliquippa Fire Department on Kennedy Boulevard by March 15, 2024