Emily J. McConnell

Emily J. McConnell, 81, 0f Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 3, 2024 at her home in Mechanicsburg, PA. Emily was born September 30, 1942 in Altoona Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late John Leo and Charlotte Louise (Hurm) Jackson. Emily graduated from Altoona High School in 1960. Emily was a member of the American Legion in which she was active for many years volunteering her time with post 751 in Enola and was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign affairs in Swansboro, North Carolina where they retired until the passing of her husband and returned back home. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by a son, Adam J. McConnell of Newville, PA, a daughter Molly M. Logue of Williamsport, PA and a grandson Cade L. Logue of Williamsport, PA. Emily is survived by one daughter, Amy Carter of Mechanicsburg, PA one son Troy (Shelbia) McConnell of Richfield, PA. Emily “Grammy” also leaves behind ten grandchildren which she loved, Madison, Abigale, Benjamin, Leah, Jack, William, Jacob, Katherine, George and Cassidy, 5 great- grandchildren, Charlotte, Frances, Georgia, Molly and Lainy Jo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM Friday, February 9, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 225 Salt Rd, Enola, PA 17025. A visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until time of the services Friday at the church.

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