Connie (Antonelli) Fell, 92, of Morgantown, and formerly of Bobtown, Pa., passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Born April 21, 1927, in Denbo, Pa., Connie was the daughter of the late Nicola and Ellen Antonelli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Fell Jr.; her son, Joseph N. Fell; and six brothers, Percy (Bud), Joseph (Red), Nick, Marion (Moe), Ernie and Willard Antonelli.
She is survived by her two daughters, Ellen Hale, of Morgantown, and Lori Fell, of Pittsburgh; a son-in-law, Ralph Hale, of Morgantown; and two grandchildren, Benjamin Fell and Shaylee (Hale) and husband Stephen McGaughey, all of Pittsburgh.
Connie was a 1945 graduate of Point Marion High School. After graduation, she moved to Washington D.C., where she worked in the fingerprinting department of the FBI. Upon moving back to Bobtown, Pa., Connie met her future husband, Joseph Fell, at the Bobtown Fireman’s Carnival, and they married in September of 1950.
She was a faithful member of Bobtown United Methodist Church where she was active in her Sunday School class as well as the United Methodist Women. She was a member and past Worthy Matron (1968-1969) of the Order of the Eastern Star, Uniontown Chapter, #263. Connie enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble. She was also an avid card player, playing 500 Bid with her monthly card club and playing canasta and rummy with her family.
The Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa., is handling the arrangements. In keeping with the guidelines from the CDC and recommendations from federal and state authorities, services for Connie will be private and by invitation only. The funeral home will be open for viewing, to pay respects and sign the guest register today from 5-8 p.m. However, the family will not be present for the visitation time.
It is suggested that messages of comfort be offered to the family at the funeral home’s website
The family would like to thank the staff of Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Amedisys Hospice for the care they provided to Connie during her illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Bobtown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 172, Bobtown, PA 15315.
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