June 25, 1951 – March 19, 2021
Edward C. McConnell Jr., 69, of Altoona, passed away Friday at his residence. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edward Sr. and Martha (Garman) McConnell. He married Patricia Hinton in 1968.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years; a daughter, Lanette McConnell; two sons: Edward III and Michael, all of Altoona; six grandchildren: Chelsea, Darian, Eddie IV, Ava, Casen, and Braden; and 3 great-grandchildren: Zoee, Daxton, and Ivy; sisters: Bonnie Reed (Loren) and Pam Colpetzer; brothers: Todd (Penny) and Scott (Becky). Ed was preceded in death by two sisters: Carlene McConnell and Sharolyn McConnell.
He served in the US Army during Vietnam. Ed retired from the Altoona City Water Authority. He enjoyed spending time with his family and keeping busy helping other people.
All services are private at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
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