Obituaries
October 30, 2024

Richard N. Vignoli – Addison, formerly of Monongahela

Richard N. Vignoli, 80, of Addison, formerly of Monongahela, passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 11, 1944, in Monongahela, son of the late Phillip and Josephine Morello Vignoli. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by two brothers. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Vicky Lynn Herman Vignoli; son, Richard Troy Vignoli (Michelle) of Accident, Md.; stepdaughter, Nicole Wike (George) of Littlestown, Pa.; grandchildren, Guy Vignoli, Miranda Vignoli, Ava Vignoli, Brayden Wike and Kasey Wike; and great-grandchild, Ruby Vignoli. He was the owner of  Anchor In in Addison, Pa. Before owning Anchor In, he was a truck driver with over 1,000,000 safe driving miles.  In his spare time, Richard loved hunting, fishing, boating and going to car races. He was a member of Castaway Boat Club. Visitation will be held at DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Farmington, Pa., from 2 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 6p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.  Interment will be held privately with the family.

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