OBIT: Anna C. (ESTRIGHT) McCONNELL, 1934, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MRS. ANNA C. McCONNELL

Aged 84, widow of Samuel McConnell, died suddenly at 6:10 o'clock last 
evening at the home of a son, Lawrence McConnell, 1303 First avenue, of 
a heart attached if occurred without any warning. Mrs. McConnell had 
been in excellent health and had eaten her evening meal just ten 
minutes before she was stricken. She was born in Cambria county on Jan. 
31, 1850, a daughter of John and Mary Estright, but had resided in 
Altoona almost all of her life. She and her husband, Samuel McConnell, 
who died in August 1933, had resided for many years in Llyswen. 
Surviving are five daughters and three sons: Mrs. James Doyle of the 
city, Mrs. Crist Lockard of Ridgely, W.Va., Mrs. Leo Proctor of 
Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Abram Auker, Mrs. Clarence Ryan, Harry, Frank, and 
Lawrence McConnell, all of the city. Sixty-six grandchildren, thirty-
five great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren, and one 
brother, Samuel Estright of the city also survive. Mrs. McConnell was a 
member of St. Mary's Catholic church. The body may be viewed at the 
Lawrence McConnell home. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with 
requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Interment will be made 
in Calvary cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, November 10, 1934