Martha A. “Martie” Frendberg, 83, of Patterson Township, passed away on December 20th, 2025.
Martha was born on Valentines Day on February 14th, 1942 at her home in Beaver Falls, a daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Renn Kaminski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Caroline Kaminski and her grandparents, Ludwig and Julia Renn. She is survived by her husband, J. Edwin Frendberg, and many wonderful friends, including Belva Ruth, Julie, Greg, Pat & Sue, Nicole & Dylan, Abby & Ryan, Carol and First Presbyterian Church.
Martha was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran (German) Church in Beaver Falls. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School Class in 1960, with the encouragement of her mother and her teachers, she pursued her art talents at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, earning an Associate’s Degree in Graphic Arts. Upon graduation, she worked as a Graphic Artist for Mellon Bank at their Pittsburgh principal office; for Michael Baker Jr. Inc. and Beaver and the Beaver County Planning Commission. While working in the graphic arts field, she attended and graduated from Geneva College in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. In 1984, she completed a Master of Education Degree with a Reading Specialist Certificate from Westminster College. Many graduate classes were taken at Penn State. She worked as a substitute teacher in the Beaver School District. She was then employed as a reading specialist and first grade teacher in the Blackhawk School District, until her retirement in 2004 with 20 years of service. She was a former member of the Auxiliary of the Beaver Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers. Martha was married to her beloved husband J. Edwin Frendberg for 51 years. They were married in the First Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls on September 28th, 1974. A special inspiration in her life was Mother Angelica of Our Lady of Angels Monastery.
Martha dedicated her life to her husband and family. She was an avid pet lover and loved children. She lived her dream to become a teacher. In retirement she enjoyed meeting former students and parents and learning about their successes in life.
Friends will be received on Monday, December 29th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements and where a funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, December 30th at 11 A.M. with Rev. David Oyler officiating.
Interment will follow in Beaver Falls Cemetery, 2045 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls.
If you wish to celebrate Martha’s lifelong love of animals, memorial contributions
may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd., Aliquippa PA 15001.
