Michael Grant Homyk (1953-2025)

Michael Grant Homyk, 72, of Hopewell Township, passed away unexpectedly on December 22nd, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 1st, 1953, a son of the late Michael and Thelma Homyk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda (Mollohan) Homyk, two daughters, Kalyn (Jason) Rose and Sarah (John) Bober, his grandchildren: Brelyn, Bowen, Braeden, Brennen, Brooklyn and Declan Grant, as well as his brother, Martin Homyk.
Michael was employed at Autico Motor Sales, where he worked alongside his father at their family business. He enjoyed playing the guitar and was an avid fan of the blues, especially the music of B.B. King. He enjoyed sharing his taste in music with his wife and family, often creating special memories through the songs he loved. His passion for music brought joy and connection to those closest to him.
A private service will be held, and Michael will be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa. Arrangements were entrusted to ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.

 

Calvin L. Chambers (1942-2025)

Calvin L. Chambers, 83, of Ellwood City, formerly of Rochester, passed away on December 22nd, 2025, in Northview Estates Nursing Home of Ellwood City. He was born in West Bridgewater on March 21st, 1942, a son of the late Franklin J. and Margaret Ayers Chambers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Olive M. Swihart and two brothers, Franklin and Clarence Chambers. He is survived by his wife of fifty three years, JoAnn Domico Chambers, one sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl Ann and Keith Wylie of Economy Borough, two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Marvin and Lola Chambers of Williamsburg, Virginia, Cathy Chambers, of Hampton, Virginia and David Ross Chambers of Aliquippa and numerous nieces and nephews survive.

Calvin was a retired Pressman with the former Beaver County Times, where he had worked for forty years. He was Catholic by faith, a Peacetime Navy Veteran, and an avid bowler. Friends will be received on Monday, December 29th, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, Rochester, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a blessing service to follow at 6:15 p.m., followed by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862, will provide full military honors for their fallen comrade at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be held in Grandview Cemetery, Beaver Falls, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls. The family wishes to thank the staff at Gentiva Hospice and Northview Estates for the care and comfort given to Calvin.

Denise Ann Yaworsky (1954-2025)

Denise Ann Yaworsky, 71, of Ambridge, passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2025, in her home, which was her final request, surrounded by her primary caregivers, Elbie and Amy Yaworsky. Her daughter Ashley commuted from Clearfield to care for her mom and family. She is survived by her husband, Elbie Yaworsky, with whom she enjoyed 49 years in marriage. They had three daughters, Amy Yaworsky of Ambridge, Jennifer (Josh) Luce of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and Ashley (Tim) Cali of Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Denise was lovingly known as Grandma to her four grandsons, with whom she enjoyed spending every opportunity to make wonderful memories together. Noah and Isaiah Luce of Port Saint Lucie spent their winters with Grandma, as she enjoyed being a Pennsylvania Snowbird. Tristan and Troy Cali of Clearfield got to spend many surprise weekend visits with Grandma.

She was born on June 14th, 1954, the first of five children to Dorothy Brasco Scarsella and Philip Scarsella. She was a sister to Philip Scarsella of Pittsburgh, Paul (Linda) Scarsella of Bethel Park, Debbie (Patsy Pitzarella) of Canonsburg, and Diana (Randy St. Cyr) of Washington. She also loved her many nephews and nieces. Denise graduated from Peters Township School District in 1972. While in high school, she participated in the drill team and met lifelong friends, Nancy Brucker Larson and Jacki Friedsam Pecek. She really treasured her special friendships with her sister, Debbie Pitzarella, sister-in-law, Flora Galbreath and good friend, Mary Bencivenga. She attended Robert Morris University and graduated with an associate’s degree in 1976. While at Robert Morris, she met her husband, Elbie Yaworsky of Ambridge. Denise worked in multiple clerical and sales positions at Joseph Horne and JCPenney.  She thoroughly enjoyed working in the JCPenney drapery department.  She enjoyed spending time with her friends, playing cards, and making memories with her family.

A visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where family and friends are welcome to attend a viewing for Denise on Tuesday, December 30th at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. at the Trophimus Center, 823 Maplewood Avenue, Ambridge. Participants can park in the funeral home parking lot and walk across the street to the Trophimus Center.

At the family’s request, interment will be private.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Denise Ann Yaworsky, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Ambridge targeting Ellwood City high school coach Dan Bradley for its next head coach

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Ambridge, PA) Ambridge athletic director Anthony Amadio confirms that after four seasons leading the Ellwood City High School football team, Dan Bradley could be returning to Ambridge to become its next head coach. According to information in a phone call last Monday, Amadio said that the position has been offered to Bradley and the move will be voted on and made official during its next school board meetings in January on the 14th and 21st. Bradley has a career record of 104-53 and this comes after Ambridge high school football head coach Sherman McBride resigned at the end of the 2025 season.

Martha A. “Martie” Frendberg (1942-2025)

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.

Sally A. Friday (1943-2025)

Sally A. Friday, 82, of Wampum, passed away on December 24th, 2025, in Wexford. She was born in New Brighton on December 20th, 1943, a daughter of the late Lawrence Douds and Sara E. Hall. Sally was a woman whose life was centered on love, care, and creativity. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Ann Seamans, her brother, Lawrence Douds and her two sisters, Mary K. Miller and Dorothy Kuhl. She is survived by her husband of many years, Jim Friday, her sons, Joe (Tammy) Rhodes and Howard Rhodes, her grandchildren: Cody Rhodes, Alexys Rhodes, Dylan Seamans and Sarah Seamans; as well as her great-grandchildren, Breanna Cook, Katie Cook, Hannah Cook, Griffin Rhodes and Bella Seamans and her nephew, Andy Baumgardner. She deeply loved her family and found her greatest joy in caring for them, always putting their needs before her own. Sally had a special talent for crafts and crocheting, creating handmade pieces that reflected who she was. She will be remembered for her nurturing spirit, her creativity, and the quiet strength she gave so freely to her family. In accordance with the family’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc., 1612 Third Avenue, New Brighton.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Sally A. Friday, please visit the flower store of the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

Officers in Pittsburgh shoot at man who fired shots at woman and her dog, police say

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) According to authorities, police officers fired shots at a man who shot at a woman and her dog in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Friday. A news release from the Allegheny Couty Police Department confirms that Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers were called to the 4700 block of Centre Avenue for a reported assault around 4:15 p.m. and nobody was hit by the gunfire. When officers arrived, they found a man threatening a woman and her dog with a gun outside an apartment building at the scene. County police confirm after officers yelled at the man to drop his weapon, he fired “multiple” shots at the victim and the dog. Officers returned fire as the man tried to run away, and he was later taken into custody. A media release that county police issued on Saturday states that the suspect was later identified as 38-year-old Lamar Reddick. Reddick is now in the Allegheny County Jail pending preliminary arraignment, however; he is facing multiple charges, including attempted homicide, aggravated cruelty to animals, and aggravated assault. Pittsburgh Public Safety noted that per policy, Allegheny County police detectives are handling the investigation. 

Man hospitalized after being shot multiple times in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver Couty Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A man was critically injured after he was shot multiple times early yesterday morning in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh. According to Pittsburgh Police, officers from their Zone 3 were called to the area of Manton Way around 4:15 a.m. yesterday after receiving reports of a disturbance. Police confirm that when officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot in both the head and in the abdomenThe man was taken to the hospital by medics in critical condition and police state that he was immediately taken into surgery. Police also note that detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating this incident, and the bureau’s Mobile Crime Unit responded to the scene and processed evidence, which included recovering shell casings. 

Woman facing charges after allegedly zipping a puppy up inside a suitcase in Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A woman is facing charges after police say she zipped a puppy up inside a suitcase in Pittsburgh. Online court records confirm that fifty-six-year-old Jayme White is charged with cruelty to animals, disorderly conduct and related offenses. According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the 400 block of Avery Street around 11:51 p.m. on Friday. A man told officers that White had been yelling at her dog and then zipped it up inside the suitcase she was walking with. Records confirm that White appeared heavily intoxicated and yelled at officers throughout the whole incident. White was taken into custody by officers and she is in the Allegheny County Jail with her bail set at $1,000. 

Police investigating “suspicious” death of woman in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A woman has died after she was found unresponsive in the Perry North neighborhood of Pittsburgh early yesterday morning. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Watson Boulevard around 2 a.m. after reports of an unresponsive adult woman. Medics pronounced her dead at the scene and a release from the Office of the Allegheny County Medical Examiner states that she was later identified as 44-year-old Michelle Sturdivant. Police confirm that detectives with the Violent Crime Unit are investigating and that the death of Sturdivant is considered suspicious.