Shelly

Poynter

WELLSVILLE - Shelly Poynter, 63, of Wellsville, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh after a short illness.

She was born December 8, 1962, in East Liverpool, the daughter of the late Thomas Elliott and the late Joyce (Santimarino) White. In addition to her parents, Shelly was preceded in death on May 15, 2016, by her husband, Steven Poynter, whom she married August 12, 2006. She was also preceded in death by two granddaughters, Emma and Maiya Lewis.

Shelly graduated from Wellsville High School in 1980. She had previously been employed as a clerk at the former Russell's Mini Mart and Glasgow Carry-Out, and she was a bartender at the Wellsville Eagles Aerie 772, where she was a member. She was also a member of the Wellsville American Legion Post 70.

Survivors include her children: Jeremy (Jennifer) Pugliano of East Liverpool, Maria (Andrew Chase) Pugliano of Wellsville, and Ashley (Kris) Aughinbaugh of Houston, TX; and her brother, Scott Elliott of Jacksonville, FL. Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Nikolai Baronski, Macie Jones, Liam Pugliano, Avery Aughinbaugh, Ethan Pugliano, Susan Chase, and Emilia Pugliano.

Family and friends may visit from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Roberts Funeral Home, 631 Main Street in Wellsville.

You may view this obituary and send condolences online at www.robertsfuneralhomewellsville.com.