Kenneth W. McConnell
Kenneth W. “Tom” McConnell, 83, of Washington, passed away peacefully at home Monday, December 24, 2018, with his family by his side.
He was born December 15, 1935, in Claysville, a son of the late Leslie McConnell and Iva Morrison McConnell.
Mr. McConnell attended Trinity High School and served in the National Guard for nine years.
He worked at J & L Steel for five years and retired from Jessop Steel following 37 years of employment.
Tom was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed hunting with his nephews Ed Maxwell and Dan McConnell.
He was a member of Edwin Scott Linton Post 175 of the American Legion, the Arms Club and a life member of Washington Sportsman’s Club, where he was an accomplished skeet shooter, having shot 100 straight in 12, 20, 28 and 410 gauges.
On April 6, 1957, he married Priscilla Knestrick, who survives. They celebrated over 61 years of marriage.
Also surviving are a daughter, Sally (John) Ganster; two sons, Kenneth W. (Jody) McConnell Jr. and Bryan (Gwen) McConnell; five grandchildren, Travis (Samantha) Ellwood, Jared Ellwood, Megan (Kelly) Vess, Grant McConnell and Marlie McConnell; three great-grandchildren, Logan McConnell, Parker Ellwood and Conner Ellwood; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, deceased are four brothers, Leslie (Eleanor), Raymond (Lois), William (Peg) and Ralph (Merla) McConnell; and four sisters, Verla (Jim) Post, Opal (Wade) Dorsey, Ruth (Ralph) Maxwell and Connie (John) Pettit.
Honoring his wishes, there will be no public services. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.