Carol Elizabeth Connell's Obituary
Carol E. Connell of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Indiana, PA, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Carol was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsa Connell. She is survived by her brother, Richard (Joan); nephews, Jeffrey and David (Lindsey) Connell; and her great niece, Mallory Connell.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, she taught high school English. Carol then received her Master of Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh and continued her professional career at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a library faculty member for Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) where Carol retired Professor Emeritus after 48 years.
Carol enjoyed reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 pm. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Carol may be made to Achieva, 711 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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