Virginia J. Walsh, 85, of Potter Township, passed away on the early morning of December 22nd, 2025, in the emergency room at Heritage Valley Beaver, following an unfortunate fall at her home. Virginia was born in West Virginia and raised in Virginia. After completing high school, she pursued further education at a two-year business school, equipping herself with the skills that would serve her throughout her career. At the age of eighteen, Virginia moved to Beaver County. Several years later, she became a dedicated worker for the Corp of Engineers in Pittsburgh, where she remained for over 30 years.

Virginia’s life was one of partnership and love, exemplified by her marriage to John R. Walsh on July 28th, 1960. Together, they built a life filled with joy and the blessings of a large family. She is survived by her loving husband, John, and their five children: John R. Walsh II (Quinn), Charles H. Walsh II, Steve L. Walsh, Laurene J. (Roger) Bietsch, and Matthew W. Walsh, two sisters, Carol Keefer and Gloria Pritt and her adored pup, Polly, who brought her much comfort and happiness.

Even though she was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma (Armstrong) Grimes, her daughter, Laura J. Walsh, and her brother, Richard L. (Helen) Grimes, Virginia’s legacy is carried on through her family, who remember her strength, kindness, and unwavering support.

Virginia was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca, where she found solace and community. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was an avid reader, often found curled up with a good book, and she took great delight in the daily challenge of crosswords, a testament to her sharp and curious mind.

A private memorial mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Avenue, Monaca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.

The family has requested that rather than flowers, memorial contributions be made in her memory to the Greater Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Association.

Mark Daniel Bochicchio, 48, of Patterson Township, passed away on December 21st, 2025 in Cranberry Township. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 2nd, 1977, a son of Margaret M. (Hocher) Bochicchio and the late William A. Bochicchio. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings: Mary (Joe) Doyle, Joe (Stella) Bochicchio, Anne Romano, John (Kim) Bochicchio, Andrew (Stephanie) Bochicchio and Clare Azubuike, along with his twelve nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held soon at St. Monica Church of St. Augustine Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls. The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, was honored to care for Mark and his family during this most difficult time and was the funeral home that was in charge of his arrangements.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Michael Grant Homyk please visit the Sympathy Store of the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.

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, 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.

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, 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.

Joseph A. Agnew, 88, of New Galilee, passed away on December 19th, 2025, in his home.

He was born in New Brighton on March 13th, 1937, in New Brighton, a son of the late Joseph K. and Mabel L. (Diehl) Agnew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha (Aley) Agnew and his stepmother, Lela Agnew. He is survived by his loving children, Joseph Agnew, Janet Agnew, and Melissa Agnew, his siblings: Daniel (Mary) Agnew, Loyal (Margie) Agnew, Doris Adrian, Rebecca Adkins, and Mabel Jane (Robert) Jackson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired from Koppel Steel as a crane operator. In his free time, he enjoyed yard work, especially his strawberry patch, and spending time with family and friends.

Friends will be received on Friday, December 26^th 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 his arrangements.

A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, December 27^th at 11 A.M. with military honors provided by the Beaver County Special Unit.  Rev. Dan Muir will officiate.

Private interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls.