Viola Mae (Johnston) McCracken

Viola Mae McCracken, age 84, of Grove City, formerly of Ridgeville passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Orchard Manor.

Viola was born April 1, 1935 in Ridgeville.  She was the daughter of the late Andrew F. Johnston and the late Retta M. Hilliard Johnston.  Viola was a faithful member of the Ridgeville United Methodist Church.  She loved baking and cooking and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan.  Viola loved traveling, her many trips to Atlantic City, country music and dancing.

Viola is survived by two sons, Vaughn “Silo” (Chris)McCracken of Karns City and Myron (Clara) McCracken of West Sunbury; five grandchildren, Brent Michael, Derek(Sarah)Michael, Logan McCracken, Danny(Karlee)McCracken and Sabrina(Nathan) McCracken and eight great grandchildren.

Viola was the preceded in death by her husband, Dayne “Dudley” McCracken, who died August 16, 1978. She last surviving member of the Andrew Johnston family, having been preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.

The family will receive friends at the William F. Young Funeral Home, 132 Main Street, West Sunbury from 2 to 6 Sunday, October 13, 2019.  Funeral services will follow at 6:00 P.M. with Pastor, Dan Miller, her minister officiating.

Private burial will be in the Rosewood Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for the care provided to Viola

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