James W. “Sonny” O’Connell, 85, of Hopedale, Ohio died Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Weirton Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1923 in Unionport, OH a son of the late Eugene & Grace Briggs O’Connell. Sonny attended Muskingum College before joining the military. He was a WW II Air Force veteran serving with the 451st Bombardier Group. Sonny was a 32nd degree mason with the Valley of Steubenville Scottish Rite, a member of Unionport Masonic Lodge #333, Unionport Christian Church and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was the owner and operator of O’Connell Brothers Trucking, P&O Oil Bulk Plant and O’Connell Feed & Grain in Smithfield. Preceding Sonny in death were his wife Martha Jean Carson O’Connell; brother William O’Connell; aunt Martha Peterson and friend Jackie Behary. Surviving is his daughter Connie D. O’Connell of Worthington, Ohio. There will be no visitation. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospital for Kids, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
09/03/2024
DEBRA WOOD
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SONNY WAS A GOOD GUY. GOD BE WITH HIM, DEB WOOD.
09/03/2024
Gary James Mansfield
May God be with you Sonny, you were and always will be known as a great friend to all who knew and loved you. Sincerely, Gary Mansfield
09/03/2024
Francie And Walter Gross
So sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. He was a great friend to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
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