Melanie Ann Short, 61, of Aliquippa, died Thursday, January 25, 2024 in her home. She was born on July 16, 1962 in Sewickley, to the late Charles and Betty (Byron) Foust. She was a former restaurant manager and also worked at the Hopewell VFW. In her younger years she got great enjoyment out of making sled riding paths for kids and playing sports. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and cooking. Melanie’s warm and outgoing personality attracted many friends over the years. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her twin sisters, Marlene Work and Charlene Gray and longtime boyfriend, Leonard “Popeye” Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Brandi Wolfe with whom she resided and a brother, Charles “Skip” Foust Jr. There was no public visitation. Services were private.

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