Obituaries

Patricia Stiles Viccari, 82, of Ellwood City, wishing to be with her husband, passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on October 22, 1938 the daughter of the late William and Vivian Tate Stiles.  She married Bobby Viccari on February 8, 1958, devoted to each other, and after almost 63 years of marriage, they passed away only two days apart.  She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, especially for her grandchildren.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Patricia is survived by her sons, Bob (Carolyn) Viccari, Ron “Beatle” (Tammy…

Marsha Ellen Mulhollen, 77 of Ellport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 and is now in the joyful presence of our Heavenly Father.  Marsha had a compassionate heart for people, selflessly caring for others as if they were her very own. Everywhere Marsha went she left her lasting mark of love and joy, from her time in Oklahoma, to her part-time homes in Florida and Pennsylvania.   Finding the good in everyone and everything, you could always rely on her for encouraging words to guide you through rough times, to be your cheerleader through thick and thin, and…

Nick R. “Bobby” Viccari, 83, of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on January 23, 1937, Bobby was the son of the late Damiano and Bridgida Lupiano Viccari.  He is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Stiles whom he married on February 8, 1958.  Bobby worked as a millwright at Mathews Conveyor and later worked at the Housing Authority of Beaver Co.  Bobby was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Zelienople Sportsmen’s Club. In the late 60’s and 70’s Bobby was highly regarded as a bass…

David M. Tomon, 56 of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence. Born on December 31, 1963 in New Castle, David is the son of Priscilla Snezic Tomon of Wayne Township and the late John M. Tomon.  David was a carpenter and graduated from Lawrence County VoTech in 1981. Besides his mother, David is survived by a son; Samuel D. Tomon of Ellwood City, a granddaughter; Chassity Tomon, a sister; Cynthia (Mark) Huff of Union Township, and three brothers; John (Tracy) Tomon of Wayne Township, Robert (Shannon) Tomon of Greenboro, TN, and Larry (Nicole Cohen) Tomon…

Mrs. Helen M. Fiori, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Fiori was born on April 29, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Mary Assunta (Innocent) Frisk. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944, and from Beauty School in Pittsburgh. For many years she was the owner and operator of Fiori’s Taylor Shop which was located on 6th St. Helen is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers, and the Legion of Mary. She enjoyed shopping and…

Raymond E. “Gene” Cracraft, 84, of Bessemer, passed away, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. He was the son of the late Naaman and Frances (Penwell) Cracraft and was born June 27, 1936, in Hillsville. He was survived by his wife; Louise (Berendt) Cracraft, daughter; Johanna Cracraft of Ellwood City, son; Michael Cracraft and his wife Nicole of Boardman, OH, grandchildren; Max Cracraft and Kate Cracraft, brother; Russell Cracraft and his wife Violet of Bessemer, Dorothy Hawkins and her husband Paul of Poland, OH, and stepbrother; John Chiaro of Poland, Oh. Gene worked at Youngstown…