Connie Louise Hannon

June 21, 1937 to December 11, 2019

Connie Louise (Powell) Hannon, 82, of New Castle passed away on Dec. 11, 2019, at home, surrounded by loved ones, after battling a chronic disease. Born on June 21, 1937, in New Castle, she was a daughter of the late Jessie Rendziniak.

Connie graduated from New Castle High School in 1955. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Connie cherished spending time with her family. She enjoyed reading mystery novels, tending to her flower garden and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Connie loved pierogis, polkas and her Polish heritage. She had a sweet tooth and was famous for her bargain finds. A dedicated Catholic, Connie was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary Church site. She retired from working with her Butz Flowers family after more than 50 years, although she always said she never worked a day in her life because she enjoyed it and her customers immensely.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Russell Hannon; daughter, Melanie LaBarbera (Chris) of Coppell, Texas; son, Sean Hannon (Lori) of Fombell; and daughter, Julie Hannon (Alicia) of Pittsburgh. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Kylie Craig, Amber Haydo, Travis Curtaccio (Jill), and Ryan Shaffer (Kari); and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Charlotte Cangey and Arlene Jenkins; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by Rene Jenkins; brothers, Lou Jenkins (Sally) and Joe Jenkins; sister, Ruth McCurley; and brother-in-law, Sam Cangey.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the New Castle Public Library, 207 E. North St., New Castle, Pa. 16101. In keeping with Connie's wishes, there will be no calling hours. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Mary Church, 124 N. Beaver St.., New Castle, with the Rev. Victor J. Molka Jr. serving as celebrant. Arrangements have been entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.