Helen Vivian Adams McCracken
Helen Vivian Adams McCracken, 92, of Scenery Hill, died Thursday, March 22, 2018, in her home.
She was born July 22, 1925, in Castle Shannon, Allegheny County, a daughter of Alvie and Grethel Wonsettler Adams.
Mrs. McCracken was a graduate of Ellsworth High School and Brownsville Hospital School of Nursing. She received her training and was a member of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps.
She worked for 30 years in the nursery at Washington Hospital.
She was a lifelong member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Scenery Hill.
Mrs. McCracken was co-chair of Scenery Hill National Pike Festival and a member of Buck Skinners.
She enjoyed bowling at Tan-O-Bell Lanes in Bentleyville and quilt making.
On May 31, 1946, she married Donald S. McCracken, who died April 8, 1990.
Surviving are her children, Gary McCracken of Washington, William “Skip” McCracken (the late Linda) of Scenery Hill, Jeff McCracken (Lisa Marie) of Washington, Dawn Piergiovanni (Paul) of Scenery Hill and Alison McCracken (Jason Furmanek) of Houston; daughter-in-law Linda Armstead McCracken of West Virginia; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Grace Aleen Clarke (the late Robert) of California state.
Deceased are son Kenneth McCracken and sister Mary Lou Goroncy.
There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, in care of Debbie Rhone, 1874 East National Pike, Scenery Hill, PA 15360.
Arrangements are in care of Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message.