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.

Benjamin B. Frederick, 89, of Vanport Township, passed away on December 20th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Health System Beaver Campus.

Friends will be received on Friday, December 26^th from 1-3 P.M. & 5-7 P.M. in the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (Branch), 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements.

Ben’s wishes for cremation will be honored following visitation and inurnment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to Vanport Volunteer Fire Department, 435 Jefferson Street, Beaver PA 15009 in Ben’s honor.

Leopold Anthony Grandovic, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at his home on December 17th, 2025. He was born in Ambridge on August 26th, 1951, a son of the late Leopold and Jean (Vidic) Grandovic. He is survived by his children, Savannah (Cole) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Lee (Rachel) of St. Petersburg, Florida and Taylor (Anthony) of Erie, Pennsylvania and his beloved granddaughters, Raegan Natale and Layla Grandovic, who brought him endless joy and pride. Above all, he cherished his family. He lived a life defined by connection, kindness, and joy. Leo never met a stranger and he was a true people person. His extroverted spirit, warm smile and genuine interest in others made everyone feel at ease. This natural gift carried into his career as a banker in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, where he was not only respected, but deeply loved for the way he took the time to talk with everyone and build meaningful, lasting relationships. He was an outstanding baseball player in his youth and continued to play into his early twenties. His passion for the game never faded baseball remained a constant throughout his life. He loved coaching, sharing the game with others and was a devoted Pittsburgh sports fan. His love for life extended beyond sports. He was a lifelong rock and roll enthusiast and a passion sparked when he first heard The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. Music, laughter, and conversation filled his days.

Leopold will be remembered for his kind heart, outgoing spirit, and the way he made people feel truly seen and valued. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family and friends are welcome to attend Leopold’s memorial service on Tuesday, December 23rd from 2 P.M. until the time of the memorial service at 3 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Leopold A. Grandovic Jr., please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.