Elizabeth A. (Shiley) McConnell

Elizabeth A. McConnell, 76, of Girard, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Elizabeth was born October 8, 1942, in Youngstown the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Paolone) Shiley. She had worked for St. Elizabeth Hospital as a RN and retired after 15 years. Elizabeth was a member of Pleasant Valley Church, and was a big part of the Girard Band Booster for many years. She was a devoted loving wife, mother and grandmother. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 44 years, George W. McConnell, whome she married May 10, 1975, her children, Brian (Irish) McConnell of Girard, and Chad McConnell of Hubbard, sister, Norma Simmons of Girard, brother, Andrew Shiley of Westchester, OH, and a granddaughter, Isabella. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 10:30 AM, at Blackstone Funeral Home. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, September 13th, 4-7 PM at the funeral home. The family suggest any memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 in Elizabeth's memory. Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any expressions of sympathy to the McConnell family.