William Mcconnell

William J. McConnell, age 85, of Millcreek, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

He was born in Smicksburg, PA on June 23, 1932, a son of the late Ray and Dora Reitz McConnell.

William attended Dayton Joint High School and during his working career was a foreman for both Crawford and LaCastro Plastics.

He enjoyed country music and had a love for classic cars, which he enjoyed working on, restoring and taking to numerous car shows.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly McConnell and Shirley Whitacre.

He is survived by his wife Marian McConnell; two daughters, Sharon McConnell of Fairview and Kim (Rick) Pruchniewski of West Springfield; three brothers, his twin brother Robert McConnell, Larry (Carol) McConnell, and Alan (Patricia) McConnell; four sisters, Jane (Frank) Schultz, Mona McMeans, Donna Black and Carole (Peter) DeVaughn; three grandsons, Michael, Matthew, and Jason; one granddaughter, Emma; and one great grandson, Chase. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews. 

Arrangements are private and are under the care of the Burton Westlake Funeral Home 3801 West 26^th Street, Erie, PA 16506.