Obituaries

Mrs. Marjorie A. Boots, 59, of Perry Township passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Boots was born in Lock Haven, PA to the late James and Barbara (Yohe) Madden, Sr.. She is a member of the Slippery Rock High School class of 1979. She had worked at Cal’s in Portersville, Dom’s IGA in Ellwood City, and the Ellwood City Hospital as a therapy aide. She also had attended the Union Good Wheel Community Church. Marjorie is survived by her husband, Charles R. Boots whom she married on August 30, 1980, her daughter, Jennifer Black and…

Dustin M. Vignolini, 18, of Franklin Township, passed away on February 5th, 2021 at his residence. Dustin was born on September 24th, 2002 in Ellwood City to Nicholas “Nick” and Laura A. (Schaffer) Vignolini. Dustin was a senior at Riverside High School. He enjoyed many activities such as playing x-box, quad riding, hunting, fishing, archery, motor-cross, and hanging out with his friends, especially his big brother, Dylan. He is survived by his parents, his brother, Dylan Vignolini of Franklin Twp, his sisters, Nataly Vignolini of Wampum, Nichole Vignolini of Franklin Twp., his maternal grandparents Jeff and Barb Schaffer of Franklin…

Carl A. Fresca, 68, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. Carl was born in New Brighton on September 22, 1952 to the late Carmen (aka Carlo Frisk) and Betty (Workman) Freska. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970, and later earned a degree in computer science. For 30 years he worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad in Michigan and later in Greentree as a computer analyst. He had been a very active member of the First Baptist Church in Ellwood City. Carl enjoyed…

Shari Lynn Best, 35, of New Brighton, PA was granted her angel wings on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 9:45PM at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver, PA. Her final days were spent happily at McGuire Memorial Home where she spent 32 years of her life. The family would like to thank McGuire for loving and caring for Shari like their own throughout her life. They truly are a “special place for special people.” Shari was small but mighty. When she was born on August 6, 1985 the doctors said she may only have one week on this earth, but…

Roxanne Hoffman, 64, of Ellport, passed away on January 29, 2021, at the Grove in New Wilmington after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Ellwood City, on July 20, 1956 to the late Orville Ray and Edna (Park) Miller.  She was a teacher’s assistant at the Blackhawk Area School District and a member of the Dayspring Harvest Ministries.  She was a very active member of her church, loved to travel, enjoyed sewing and crafting.  Roxanne was an avid swimmer, but above all loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Roxanne is survived by her…

Mrs. Joan M. Stramella, 91, passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at St. Anne’s Home in Greensburg. Mrs. Stramella was born on October 30th, 1929, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Casimira “Theresa” (Mrozinski) Pleva. Joan was the last surviving member of the Pleva family. She had graduated from Natrona Heights High School with the class of 1947. She was a member of the Mother of Sorrows Parish in Murrysville, and later a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She is survived by her…