John M. O'Connell, Jr.

John M. O’Connell, Jr., 85, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in his home.  He was born October 3, 1939, in Greensburg, a son of the late John M. and Catherine (Dougherty) O’Connell. 

He received an engineering degree from Villanova University and was a graduate of Harvard Law School.  John had been an attorney and partner of O’Connell and Silvis, LLC, Attorneys at Law.  John was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg.  He was also a member and past president of the Westmoreland Bar Association, a former member of the House of Delegate of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and was a former board member of the Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club. He was a loving husband, fantastic father and role model, and most importantly, the world’s greatest fisherman. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael P. O’Connell; and his sister, Mary Margaret Truschel.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith C. (Parks) O’Connell; his son, John R. O’Connell (Stacie); his daughter, Julie A. Prusock (George, Jr.); six grandchildren, Hannah, Owen, George III, Theodore, Vincent, and Jackson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Parks (Krissie); and several nieces and nephews. 

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 300 N. Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601.  Please go directly to the church.  Private inurnment in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg is assisting with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Cathedral or the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library.  www.bachafh.com

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