Bernard E. "Gig" Connell
Bernard E. "Gig" Connell, 79, passed away from this life gracefully on November 23, 2011. Bernard was born on April 24, 1932 in Benwood, WV, to the late John and Gladys Connell. He retired from Goodyear after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by his sons, Darrell and Dale. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dorothy, of 61 years; sons, Kenneth (Patricia) and Brad (Shary); daughter, Debra (Bill) Burke; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Al (Barb); sister, Betty Campailla; and many other family members and friends. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.