Viola's in Evans City.

EVANS CITY — After 55 years on the corner of Main and North Jackson streets, Viola's Market will close its doors at the end of July.

Frank Viola, whose uncle, the late Rocco Viola Sr., opened the store in 1964, said he will retire and close up shop.

Viola said the property is currently under agreement with a prospective buyer, but he doesn't know the buyer's plans for the space.

“I have no idea what's going to happen (to the property),” Viola said. “I believe they are buying it because it's a good corner (location), but what is going to go in here, I don't know.”

Viola, who has operated the full-service supermarket since 1988, said he is looking forward to retiring and no other family members are interested in the business.

“It's a very bittersweet decision,” Viola said. “I'm going to miss the people. The town has been very good to us, but in the same breath, I'm ready to spend time with my family and slow down a little bit.”

This is an excerpt — read the full article in Thursday's Butler Eagle to find out how this closure will affect local residents and when Viola's Market plans to close its doors.