Donald Earl Mcconnell

Donald Earl McConnell, Jr., 72, of Washington, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019, in the Washington Hospital. He was born August 30, 1947, in Washington, a son of the late Donald Earl McConnell, Sr., and Mildred Bird McConnell. For 45 years, Mr. McConnell worked as a driver and salesman for Nickle’s Bakery. His family was the most important part of his life. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed bowling, yardwork and family vacations. Mr. McConnell was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. On January 19, ,1967, he married Gloria Yanosik, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Dawn Renee (Fred) Chambers and Jodi McConnell, both of Washington; two brothers, Bo (Cathy) McConnell and Doug McConnell, both of Washington; four sisters, Patricia Camps of Washington, and Marlene (Larry) Grimes, Diane (John) Beabout, and Sherry (John) Rankin, all of Carmichaels; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 on Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., on Sunday, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 15th, in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, with Father Tom Lewandowski as celebrant.  (There will be no visitation on Monday.) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.