Eugene W. Connor

Eugene W. Connor, 91, resident of both Carbondale and Newton Lake communities, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 6th surrounded by his family at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after an illness.  His wife of 69 years, the former Joan Yanchek, passed away on August 1, 2023.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Eugene W. and Loretta Grady Connor, he was a member of St. Rose Church, Carbondale.  Eugene was a graduate of St. Rose High School, Carbondale and attended the University of Scranton. He also served and was a proud veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard 109th Infantry where he retired as a Major. He dedicated many years of service to NCR, a global software, consulting and technology company, where he provided professional services and electronic equipment to businesses. Eugene was an avid golfer and former president of Elkview Country Club and served as an honorary board member until the time of his death. He lived life on his own terms with a strong will and spirit that was entirely his own. Whether you agreed with him or not, you always knew exactly where he stood and that is something to be respected.

He is survived by his son: Gene S. Connor and companion, Teri Kovaleski; his daughter: Donna Kohut and husband, Joseph; grandchildren: Jason Kohut, Kellyann Nevins, Megan Kohut, Lisa Maslonka, Jill Connor, and Laura Rowland; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Eugene was preceded in death by his sisters: Loretta Schofield, Catherine Finch and Grace Connor; and his grandson Joseph X. Kohut.

The funeral will be Tuesday, May 12th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  Interment will follow at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.  Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 am until mass time.  Arrangements by the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale.

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