Our Staff
Meet the Frye Funeral Home Family
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Pamela F. DeRose
Owner & Supervisor
Pamela is the funeral director and supervisor at Frye Funeral Home, Inc. She graduated from Monessen High School in 1980, and went on to continue her education at California University of Pennsylvania. There she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After college, Pamela trained at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and completed her internship at Frye Funeral Home, Inc. She worked alongside the previous owners of the funeral home for 30 years until she was offered the opportunity to buy the business. In 2007, Pamela bought the funeral home and is now owner, director, and supervisor.
Pamela has been married to her husband, Kevin, who also works for the business, since 1999. Together, they have 2 beautiful children, Olivia and Amara. She is a member of the Monongahela Women's Club and Monongahela Area Historical Society, as well as Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish and its Altar Rosary Christian Mothers.
Pamela F. DeRose
Owner & Supervisor
Pamela is the funeral director and supervisor at Frye Funeral Home, Inc. She graduated from Monessen High School in 1980, and went on to continue her education at California University of Pennsylvania. There she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After college, Pamela trained at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and completed her internship at Frye Funeral Home, Inc. She worked alongside the previous owners of the funeral home for 30 years until she was offered the opportunity to buy the business. In 2007, Pamela bought the funeral home and is now owner, director, and supervisor.
Pamela has been married to her husband, Kevin, who also works for the business, since 1999. Together, they have 2 beautiful children, Olivia and Amara. She is a member of the Monongahela Women's Club and Monongahela Area Historical Society, as well as Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish and its Altar Rosary Christian Mothers.
Olivia D. Behanna
Funeral Director
Olivia has been working at Frye Funeral Home, Inc. since 2015. She began working as an attendant, and is now an official funeral director! She is a 2018 graduate of Ringgold High School. After high school, she earned an Associate of Science in Business from CCAC, Associate of Specialized Technology in Funeral Arts & Sciences from PIMS, and a Bachelor of Arts from Waynesburg University. She attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated Summa Cum Laude in January 2022. She is also an InSight Certified Celebrant, Certified Crematory Operator and Certified Cremation Service Provider.
In her free time, Olivia enjoys writing, learning new things, exploring historical sites, and hanging out with her family and friends. She is a cantor and choir member at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela, the Vice President of the Monongahela Women's Club, a member of the Monongahela Chamber of Commerce board, and a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association Executive Board. She runs her own small business on the side, The DeRose Décor, where she creates and sells jewelry and décor. Olivia also writes a blog called Little City, Big Life where she writes about a myriad of topics, especially the funeral industry. You can read her articles at www.oliviabehanna.com.
Olivia D. Behanna
Funeral Director
Olivia has been working at Frye Funeral Home, Inc. since 2015. She began working as an attendant, and is now an official funeral director! She is a 2018 graduate of Ringgold High School. After high school, she earned an Associate of Science in Business from CCAC, Associate of Specialized Technology in Funeral Arts & Sciences from PIMS, and a Bachelor of Arts from Waynesburg University. She attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated Summa Cum Laude in January 2022. She is also an InSight Certified Celebrant, Certified Crematory Operator and Certified Cremation Service Provider.
In her free time, Olivia enjoys writing, learning new things, exploring historical sites, and hanging out with her family and friends. She is a cantor and choir member at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela, the Vice President of the Monongahela Women's Club, a member of the Monongahela Chamber of Commerce board, and a member of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association Executive Board. She runs her own small business on the side, The DeRose Décor, where she creates and sells jewelry and décor. Olivia also writes a blog called Little City, Big Life where she writes about a myriad of topics, especially the funeral industry. You can read her articles at www.oliviabehanna.com.
Aaron J. Benney
Director's Assistant & Organist
Aaron has been working at the Frye Funeral Home, Inc. since May 2000. He graduated from Ringgold High School in 1999 and continued his education at California University of Pennsylvania. He currently works as an assistant, making sure all aspects of the business are taken care of to the fullest extent. Aaron is also the in-house organist.
When not working at the funeral home, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife, Tracy, and two kids, Alexander 12 and Gabriella 6. He is a life member of the Monongahela Fire Department, having been a member for 26 years and currently serves as the Assistant Chief and Treasurer, he is the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Monongahela, a 16-year member of BPO Elks Lodge 455 Monongahela serving as a Loyal Knight, and a member of the Valley Inn Sportsman's Association. Aaron is also an organist, cantor, and the Choir Director at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela, Donora, Charleroi.
Aaron J. Benney
Director's Assistant & Organist
Aaron has been working at the Frye Funeral Home, Inc. since May 2000. He graduated from Ringgold High School in 1999 and continued his education at California University of Pennsylvania. He currently works as an assistant, making sure all aspects of the business are taken care of to the fullest extent. Aaron is also the in-house organist.
When not working at the funeral home, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife, Tracy, and two kids, Alexander 12 and Gabriella 6. He is a life member of the Monongahela Fire Department, having been a member for 26 years and currently serves as the Assistant Chief and Treasurer, he is the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Monongahela, a 16-year member of BPO Elks Lodge 455 Monongahela serving as a Loyal Knight, and a member of the Valley Inn Sportsman's Association. Aaron is also an organist, cantor, and the Choir Director at Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela, Donora, Charleroi.
Kevin L. Behanna
Director's Assistant & Maintenance
Kevin has been a part of the Frye Funeral Home family since 2008. A Monongahela native, he graduated from Ringgold High School in 1976. His tenure spans over a wide range of industries which has given him excellent customer service skills. He assists Pamela in the many different facets of the funeral business.
Kevin has 4 daughters, Jillian, Davine, Olivia and Amara, and two grandchildren, Peyton and Logan. When he is not working, Kevin enjoys listening to all types of music, watching any Pittsburgh sport, and spending time with his family. He is also a member of the BPO Elks Lodge 455 Monongahela serving as Lecturing Knight.
Kevin L. Behanna
Director's Assistant & Maintenance
Kevin has been a part of the Frye Funeral Home family since 2008. A Monongahela native, he graduated from Ringgold High School in 1976. His tenure spans over a wide range of industries which has given him excellent customer service skills. He assists Pamela in the many different facets of the funeral business.
Kevin has 4 daughters, Jillian, Davine, Olivia and Amara, and two grandchildren, Peyton and Logan. When he is not working, Kevin enjoys listening to all types of music, watching any Pittsburgh sport, and spending time with his family. He is also a member of the BPO Elks Lodge 455 Monongahela serving as Lecturing Knight.
Current Attendants
- Don Affinito
- Joseph Benney
- Margie Kirby
- John Gagliardi
- Richard Marshall
- Paul Pro
Frye Funeral Home, Inc.: Monongahela Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month March 2023
The Frye Funeral Home Family in 2020:
Standing (L to R): John Gagliardi, Richard Marshall, William Mullen, Aaron Benney, Kenneth Kirby, Joseph Benney, Robert Holsopple
Sitting (L to R): Olivia D. Behanna, Pamela F. DeRose, Kevin Behanna, Michele O'Brien
Missing From Photo: Amara Behanna, Davine Behanna, Daryl Miller, Paul Pro
Pamela F. DeRose, Funeral Director & Supervisor (R)
Olivia DeRose Behanna, Funeral Director (L)
The Frye Funeral Home Family in 2011:
Top Row from left to right: Fred Ramsden, Sturgis Gillingham, Armand DeRose, Kevin Behanna, Aaron Benney, William Mullen, Joseph Acton.
Bottom Row from left to right: Arthur Vacarro, Elizabeth Ann Caldwell, Olivia Behanna, Pamela F. DeRose, Amara Behanna, Christine Seese, Phylicia Kesterson.
