William Day McConnell, Jr., 92, of Blairsville, PA passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.The son of William McConnell, Sr. and Della (McFeaters) McConnell, he was born March 12, 1917 in Wilkinsburg, PA.Mr. McConnell lived most of his life in Blairsville where he graduated from Blairsville High School in 1935.He enjoyed fishing and going to Florida in the winters.He worked for PennDOT as a surveyor for 26 years, retiring in 1978.Surviving are three children, Robert D. McConnell of Meshoppen; Sandra L. Martin and husband, Brian of Alliance, OH and Roberta C. Toth and husband, Barry of Frederick, MD; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a brother, James P. McConnell and wife, Esther of Black Lick and a sister, Helen Jones Saunders of Black Lick.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen (Pavlik) McConnell in 2000 and a brother, Robert H. McConnell in 1964.The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home with Rev. Beverly J. Banyay officiating.Interment will be in the Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville.
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