Dennis Beistel Memorial Scholarship
Dennis was a Journeyman Machinist for nearly 50 years at a local glass manufacturing plant. He began Beistel Machining in Donora, PA with his son in 2007. The company has grown to be highly successful, supporting many industries. Dennis’s passion for the trade...
John Lynn Trout Memorial Scholarship
John L. Trout, 71, of New Stanton, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. No matter where he was at or what he was doing, John enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and numerous friends. He was loved by all who met him, and his flame will burn eternally....
Nikki's 2nd Chance Endowed Scholarship
A Family’s Loss Becomes a Spark to Help Others Nikki Kominsky was only 20 years old when she died in February 2009. She was a sharing and sweet soul who would go out of her way to help anybody else, but did not make good decisions to take care of herself. Although...
Stella Stachura Sowal Memorial Scholarship
The Stella Statchura Sowal Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020, by Stella’s family to create a lasting legacy in her name. Stella Stachura Sowal was an intelligent, hard-working woman who was a first generation Polish American who overcame many challenges in...