Esther Marie Vagnozzi Dotts, 83, of Las Vegas, formerly of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born October 31, 1941, in Follansbee, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Katy) Vagnozzi. Esther graduated with the St. Anthony’s High School Class of 1959, where she was an honor student, active in every activity, and remembered for her vibrant personality and mischievous smile. Everyone on Virginia Avenue knew her warm presence– whether she was chatting with neighbors on porches or laughing with her best friend, Vickie Sciaretti. She left a lasting mark on her classmates, teachers, and lifelong friends, who recall that “no one could avoid her friendly conver- sations.” Esther began her career at Weir

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