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Rouxanne Hoffman, 63 of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 14th, 2024 in her home.
Rouxanne was born July 18th, 1961 to M. Lorraine (Latterner) and Robert F. Hoffman Sr. in Sharon, PA. She was born with Down Syndrome and attended Farrell schools in her early years. She was enrolled in the MCAR system in Hermitage, later changing to Whole Life Services, Hermitage where she made many friends. Roxy was known and loved everywhere she went. She was of the Catholic Faith. She loved dancing, swimming, camping, playing her guitar while singing, (She love entertaining everyone) making art, painting (two of her pieces were selected to hang in the ARC headquarters in Silver Springs, MD.). Most importantly she loved spending time with her family. Her sisters Marilyn and Sylvia were honored to serve as co-guardians since 2004.
She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn (John) Bornes of Hermitage, Terrie (Ron) Lutheran of Transfer, Sylvia (Bill) Hilko of Transfer, Paula Zajac of Rouseville, Pa., Kimberly Vasconi of Sharpsville, Shelly (Tom) Patton of Sharpsville, brother, Lynn (Debbie) Hoffman of Cincinnati, OH. Also surviving are 23 nieces and nephews, several great nieces and great nephews.
Rouxanne was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert F. Hoffman Jr., S. Joe Hoffman, sister, Dianne Holzshu, nephews David Bornes and Andy Hoffman, and niece, Bonnie Hilko.
Her family would like to thank Rouxanne’s caregivers in Hermitage. They became her second family and certainly loved her. A special thank you to all the amazing people involved in her life at Whole Life Services for their kindness and care. As well as Kristi Mentzer and Kelly Tice who worked with Roxy from Mercer County.
Friends may call Thursday, September 19th 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm also Friday, September 20th, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home 124 W. Main St. Sharpsville, PA 16150.
Funeral services will be held Friday September 20th, 2024 at 11:30 am in St. Bartholomew R.C. Church 311 W. Ridge Ave. Sharpsville, PA with Father John Miller officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Cemetery Hermitage, PA.
Arrangements entrusted to the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Crematory Sharpsville, PA.
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