This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JayneBeech Surnames: McConnell, Jones, English Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mcconnell/2435/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NEW CASTLE NEWS; Sept. 10, 1952 p.2 HOMER JAMES McCONNELL Homer James McConnell, aged 93, of R. D. 9, Shenango Township died at the "Home by the Side of the Road" today at 3:50 a.m., due to the infirmities of age. Born in Butler county, Pa., December 15, 1858, he was a son of Benonia and Matilda English McConnell. He had resided here a lifetime and was in the retail milk business. He was a member of Third U. P. church. Mr. McConnell was preceded in death by his wife Anna Jones McConnell in 1922. Surviving are two sons, Howard B. of R. D. 3 and Raymond J. of Detroit, Mich. a brother, Norman McConnell, Butler county, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Howard E. Reynolds funeral home, Adams street today and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1 p.m. with Dr. J. Paul Graham officiating. Interment will be in Oak Park cemetery. NOTE: He was the son of Benoni & Mary Ann (English) McConnell. His name appears at times Homer James McConnell, and at other times, James Homer McConnell. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.