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Judith C. O’Connell, 84, of Greensburg, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born February 14, 1941, in Cambridge, Mass., a daughter of the late George and Judith (White) Parks. Judy was a graduate of Emanuel College, Boston, Mass. Prior to retirement she had been an educator at Dedham High School and St. Joseph Seminary. She later worked in real estate. Judy was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John M. O’Connell, Jr.; and her son, Michael P. O’Connell. She is survived by her son, John R. O’Connell (Stacie); her daughter, Julie A. Prusock (George, Jr.); six grandchildren, Hannah, Owen, George III, Theodore, Vincent, and Jackson; her brother, Kenneth Parks (Krissie); and several nieces and nephews. There will be no public visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 300 N. Main St., Greensburg, 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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Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
300 N. Main St., Greensburg PA 15601
Greensburg Hempfield Area Library
237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg PA 15601