Ralph E. McConnell, Sr., age 93, of Delaware Twp., passed away Thursday morning, August 9, 2018. 

He was born in Pulaski, PA on November 6, 1924 to James and Zella (Powell) McConnell.  Ralph served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action. 

Ralph was employed as a Chainman for thirty-six years at Shenango Inc. in Sharpsville, retiring in 1986.  He was a member of over fifty-five years at Hillside Presbyterian Church, Greenville, where he had served as a Deacon and Trustee.  His hobbies included, fishing, hunting, latch hook, jigsaw puzzles and gardening. 

On July 30, 1945 he married the former Edith M. Johnson, she passed away on August 22, 2013. 

Survivors include two sons; Ralph McConnell, Jr. and his wife Roseanne of Greenville and Richard McConnell and his wife Donna of Mercer, a daughter; Pamela Douglas and her husband Jeff of Oil City, nine grandchildren fourteen great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three sisters and six brothers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hillside Presbyterian Church, 2 N. High St., Greenville, PA 16125.