Nancy A. McConnell

McConnell, Nancy A., 74, Loretto, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born April 11, 1950, Altoona, daughter of the late Walter “Bud” C. and Dorothy “Rose” R. (Bismark) Eckenrode. Preceded in death by her sister, Beth Eckenrode. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Oscar T. McConnell Jr.; sons, Oscar “Tommy” McConnell III, Todd (Emily) McConnell, Troy (Jeanette) McConnell, Trent (Corlyn) McConnell and Travis McConnell; 13 grandchildren, Kendall, Issac, Elwood, Tillman, Tristan, Trace, Tori, Ty, Aurora, Levi, Gavin, Ava and Linkin; sisters, Shelly McIntosh, Diane Holtz, Debbie Mock, Joyce Eckenrode and Lynn Fusco. Nancy enjoyed her flowers and taking care of her goldfish pond. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she adored. Friends and family will be received Monday, May 20, 2024 from 4-8 p.m., Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10 a.m., The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Loretto, Very Rev. Fr. John Brynes celebrant. Private committal at St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery, Cresson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic School, Cresson or St. Michael School, Loretto. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cresson. Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.