Fundraiser Supports Families Impacted By Fire

January 1, 2024 3:05 am

(WPXI) — Two people were killed, and three families were affected after a fire burned multiple homes in Washington County. On Saturday, the community came together to show their support for the people in need. For Will Medina, owner of Roll’R’Way in Donora, the compelling feeling to help three families devastated by a fatal fire on Christmas Eve is simple. “The easiest way to explain it is there is no why,” he said. “You come together during these times, you know? I couldn’t imagine losing everything, losing life on Christmas Eve. It’s devastating to think about being in their shoes. So you just come together as a community. There’s no why.” This community paid $8 to lace up rollerskates to help three families in need, including Nathaniel Honabarger’s. Honabarger lost his mother, Tracey and father, Clifford Honabarger, in the fire. “I don’t like asking for help but to see them just donating to all three families it brings a tear to my eye,” he said. Roll’R’Way started taking donations for the three families just days after the fire. Their party room was transformed with piles of clothing, home goods and supplies. Even more, donations were being dropped off throughout Saturday’s benefit. Roll’R’Way will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day for those who wish to drop off additional donations.