Laura Jean McConnell, 59, of New Providence, PA passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Manor Care in Lancaster. She was the loving wife of Theodore Michael McConnell to whom she was married for 28 years.

Born in Lancaster she was a daughter of Audrey (Heidig) Hershey of New Providence and the late Theodore P. Howe. Laura was a 1974 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School and worked as a material handler with R.R. Donnelly & Sons and formerly as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. She was a kind hearted soul who enjoyed helping those in need, raising children, traveling to Disney World and reading. Laura will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister.

In addition to her mother Audrey and her husband Theodore she is survived by her sons Benjamin McConnell of State College, PA and Korbin Pinto of New Providence, PA; two grandchildren Summer and Lucas McConnell; three sisters Anne wife of Mark Rinier of York, PA, Susan George of Mt. Joy, PA and Michelle Howe of Lancaster, PA. Laura was preceded in death by a sister Audrey Howe and a brother Jeffrey Howe.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30AM from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, RR #2, Box 484, Annville, PA 17003.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 in her memory.