Franklin Toland “Toby” Connell Jr.

Franklin Toland “Toby” Connell Jr., 74, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away at Tel Hai Nursing Facility on Friday March, 9, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Aleta Smith Connell, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Franklin Toland Connell, Sr. and Bessie (Stoner) Connell.

Toby was an area resident his whole life and was a 1961 graduate of Octorara High School. He went on to pursue a business degree at Goldey-Beacom College and eventually pursued a graduate degree from Drexel University. He was employed for a number of years at Lukens Steel, starting in the accounting department and eventually transitioning to his role as Paymaster. Toby held a variety of service oriented positions at organizations including, The Brandywine- Goddard Lodge #383, The Former Keystone Lodge #569, Scout Master of Troup 135, Canine Partners for life, and was on the Board of Directors for the Citadel Credit union for over 35 years. He was a member of The Parkesburg Baptist Church, where he served as a Trustee and was also a part of their choir.

He is survived in addition to his wife, by two children; Leslie A. Neff and husband Ron of Cochranville, and Jeffrey S. Connell and wife Kristi of Roswell GA; as well as two granddaughter’s Lauren and Meggan. He also leaves behind his “furry friend” Cooper and a host of friends.

A celebration of life will be held at The Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St, Parkesburg, PA 19365, on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11 AM, with a visitation from 9 to 11 AM. The interment service will take place at a later date and will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Toby’s memory to any of the following: Parkesburg Baptist Church, Tel Hai’s Good Samaritan fund which can be found at the following web address https://www.telhai. org/give/tribute-giving/, or

Compassus Hospice; 2 Campus Blvd Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com