(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate seat, speaks during a video interview from his home in Braddock, Pa., July 20, 2022. (Julian Routh/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Washington, D.C.) The reintroduction of the Whole Home Repairs Act was announced by Senator John Fetterman and Senator Cynthia Lummis last week. This bill helps both landlords with small property and homeowners with low- and moderate-income by repairing houses. The act expands a state program which gave loans and grants to weatherize and repair houses for landlords and homeowners. County Executive Sarah Innamorato and State Senator Nikil Saval started that initiative.

(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – In this March 25, 2020 file photo, United Airlines planes are parked at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. United Airlines will send layoff warnings to 36,000 employees – nearly half its U.S. staff – in the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus outbreak is hurting the airline industry. United officials said Wednesday, July 8 that they still hope to limit the number of layoffs by offering early retirement, but they have to send notices this month to comply with a law requiring that workers get 60 days’ notice ahead of mass job cuts. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) AAA is holding the 8th annual Pittsburgh Travel Showcase for those who want to travel to places around the world. From Friday, January 24th to Sunday, January 26th, the David L. Lawrence Convention Center will host representatives from travel services as well as seminars to plan a dream vacation. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Box Office of the event from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The link to purchase tickets online can be accessed below.

Click here for the link: Pittsburgh Travel Showcase | Welcome

Conrad James Newman, 56, of New Brighton, passed away unexpectedly on January 17th, 2025.

He was born in New Brighton on September 24th, 1968, a son of Johnny and the late Sara (James) Newman. In addition to his father, he is survived by his son, Ryan (Chelsea) Houk, daughter, Natasha Houk, grandchildren: Tanner, for whom he was sole caretaker, as well as Tyler, James, Rylee, Kyro and Jaxson; sister, Angela Nikki (Maurice) Bell, brother, Troy (Tanisha) Newman, nieces, Makayla, Jasmine, Ayanna, Amaya, great-nephew, Maddox, special friend, Lori Steffen, and numerous other family members.

Conrad was a 1986 graduate of New Brighton High School where played football. He was an avid fisherman and somewhat of a food connoisseur. He was also a big fan of the Tennessee Titans. He will be remembered as being well liked, mild tempered, laid back, fun and caring.

Friends will be welcomed on Saturday, January 25th, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 Noon, in the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 630 3rd Avenue, Beaver Falls, with Rev. Dwight Banks officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

Iverne Marie (Noel) Turnbull, 97, of Beaver Falls, and formerly of Sebring, Florida passed away on January 21st, 2025. She was born on December 6th, 1927, the daughter of the late James and Iverne Dorothy (Peterson) Noel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Vern Chester Turnbull, brothers, James Emery Lee Noel (Sebring, Florida), Robert Noel (Albuquerque), and Daniel Ernest Noel (Meza, Arizona) and great granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth Jolliffe (Beaver Falls).

She is survived by her brothers, Paul Wayne Noel (San Antonio, Texas), Thomas Clarence (Shirley) Noel (Queen Creek, Arizona); sister-in-law, Mary Noel (Mesa, Arizona), sons, James Thomas (Caren) Turnbull, Paul Chester (Lynne) Turnbull and Donald Gregory (Michele) Turnbull, grandchildren: Beth (Chris) Jolliffe, Gretchen (Eric) Brinn, Ian Thomas Turnbull, Jesse Daniel Turnbull, Jasyn (Crystal) Beradelli, Rory Parker and Hillary (Joe) McCormick; great-grandchildren: Ethan Jolliffe, Erika Jolliffe, Paige Brinn, Olivia Brinn and Samantha Beradelli; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 24th from 2-8 P.M. at Corless-Kunselman Funeral Services, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, where a service will be held Saturday, January 25th at 11 A.M. Rev. Gary Hilton will officiate.

Interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Iverne’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Donald Smith, 68, of Aliquippa, passed away on January 21st, 2025, in Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Sewickley on August 18th, 1956, the son of the late Donald Smith and Betty (Fitzgerald) Boring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Logan Ayers and his stepfather, Thomas Boring. He is survived by his loving wife, Kim, two sons, Donnie Smith & Neal Ayers, two granddaughters, Eliana Smith and Olivia Ayers, a grandson, Damien Ayers, a sister, Marilyn Palmer, a niece and nephew, Jaci and Jaison Palmer, an aunt, Mary Fitzgerald and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Christine Crognale.

Donald was a musician and drummer for fifty-five years. He was very passionate about working on cars and fishing, a huge animal lover, and lovingly drove his wife Kim crazy every day.  Donald was a truck driver for twenty-five years, up until his retirement.

At the family’s request, no services are being planned.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Herbert M. Boring, 83, of Conway, passed away on January 21st, 2025. He was born in Conway on June 20th, 1941, a son of the late Lowry and Freda (Allwes) Boring.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce F (Scott) Boring, his brothers: Lowry Jr, Theodore, Virgil, Marcellos, Robert and Clayton Boring and his sisters, Freda (Fritzie) Kresach, Virginia Johnston and Vallie Evans.

He is survived by his daughter Tracy (Robert) Charlovich of Conway, his grandchildren Nicholas Charlovich of Conway, Jacob Charlovich of Pittsburgh and Allyson Charlovich of Ambridge, his sisters Adele Huffman of Elkton and Betsey Lytle of Albany, Ohio, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.

Barb Johnson, 80, of Crafton Heights, formerly of Rochester, passed away on January 20th, 2025 in St. Clair Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1944, a daughter of the late Ruby Lee and John Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Ed Bender. She is survived by her three children, Curt (Heather) Murray, Greg Murray and Heather (Steve) Styer, four grandchildren: Courtney (Ben) Hacker, Claire Murray, Ruby Styer and Jordan Styer; a brother and sister-in-law, John & Anita Crawford and numerous nieces and nephews.

Barb worked as a nurse, and then she retired as a case manager with Highmark/Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a member of Allegheny General Alliance Church where she enjoyed volunteering for the kids programs and Urban Impact.  Barb loved football, she was an avid Rochester Ram and Steelers fan. She was a member of the Highmark/Blue Cross choir and she also volunteered to escort the company mascot.  Her group of friends turned into a Red Hat Society, as a group they traveled which Barb really enjoyed.  She also loved to see theater productions, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and drinking tea.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24th at 11 a.m. in the Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester, 502 Adams Street.

Private interment will take place in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

James “Jim” L. Wojcuich, 80, of New Sewickley Township, passed away at his residence on January 19th, 2025.

He was born in Cecil Township, Pennsylvania on May 19th, 1944, a son of the late Rudolph Wojcuich. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Stevie Hoko, a great-grandchild, Stephen Hoko Jr. and his brother, Thomas Wojcuich. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Hoko, two daughters, Michele (Ed) Sutton and Denise (Vic) Martin, a son, Richard Hoko, sister-in-law, Janet Wojcuich, six grandchildren: Ashley (Ryan Scott) Hoko, Taylor (Leo Scarsellone) Hoko, Madalynne Martin, Max Martin, Abigail Sutton, and Zak Sutton; two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Kinsley and a special cousin, Patti (Sis) Meyer.

James was a self-employed mechanic as well as a machinist at American Machining & Fabrication. He was a member of the Saxon Club, Rochester Eagles, and the VFW in Unionville. He spent much of his life near the water, as he was an avid fisherman. Once you made a friend in James, you had a friend for life.

Friends will be received on Thursday, January 23rd from 1 P.M. until the time of services at 4 P.M. in the Gabauer Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. Pastor Bill Beatty will officiate.

John Everett Spence, 83, of Baden, passed away at home on January 19th, 2025. He was born on March 29th, 1941, the son of the late John and Viola Spence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Triska-Spence, sister-in-law, Becky Triska and cousin, Ronnie Triska.

He is survived by his stepdaughter and her husband, Pam and Jack Spence, brother-in-law, Brad Triska, sister-in-law, Linda Triska, niece, Tawny (Hunter) Triska-Pollard, as well as many cousins and friends.

John was a dedicated steam fitter technician and also owned the House of Elegance beauty shop in Beaver. He had a deep love for his and Shirley’s farm in Marshall Township where they hosted many gatherings. A proud member of Steam Fitters Local 449, John also cherished spending time with his furry friends, especially enjoying visits to his stepdaughter’s home where he played with her cats.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23rd, from 4-7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC., 547 8th Street, Ambridge. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 24th at the funeral home, followed by burial at Beaver Cemetery.

Matthew “Matt” John Varley, 48, of Castle Shannon passed away on January 17th, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 27th, 1976, the son of the late John Mark and Patricia Ann (Smith) Varley. He is survived by his brother, Mark Patrick Varley, and his wife, Rebecca (Cramer) Varley, of Winter Garden, Florida.

Matt was a graduate of Moon Area High School class of 1994 and of Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was last employed at UPMC, where he found comfort in the job’s enjoyable routine and in the good friends, he made there over the years.

He always tried to have as much fun as possible by occasionally living life on the edge and in the moment. He had many plans, dreams and goals that were cut short.

Matt’s brother, Mark, would like to extend a final thanks to Matt for the time he spent caring for their mother, Patricia, before her passing. Mark is eternally grateful for the patience and grace Matt put forth to care for her when needed.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, January 22nd from 2–8 P.M. in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Moon Township on Thursday, January 23rd at 10 A.M. (Everyone please meet at the church.) Interment will follow at Sewickley Cemetery, where Matt will be interred next to his mother in the Varley family plot.

We also want to extend a special thanks to the 8th floor ICU staff at Mercy Hospital, who cared for Matt in his final days, and to Steven A. Scott of The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), who assisted with the organ donation process. While Matt’s life was cut short unexpectedly, Steven’s hard work and long hours helped two people with organ transplants in their time of need.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to CORE at core.org. Condolences can be posted on the funeral home website, (www.huntsmanfuneralhomes.com).