Lois A. McConnell, 80, of Lakewood, formerly of School Avenue, died Saturday December 6, 2025, in her home.

A native of Port Allegany, PA, she was born August 1, 1945, a daughter of the late George and Elsie Trott Sawyer.

Following graduation from Bradford High School, Lois went on to earn a degree in English from Roberts Wesleyan University.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Falconer Central School as an English teacher for 31 years. She loved teaching and watching students learn

She and her husband were longtime members of Fluvanna Community Church where she cultivated her strong faith.

Spending the winter months in Claremont, FL, she enjoyed going on cruises, playing cards and anytime she had with her family and friends She loved being around people She was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren

Surviving is her husband Gerald McConnell, whom she married June 18, 1966; two children Sherri (Dennis) Goodwill of Jamestown and Todd (Beth-Ann) McConnell of Carlisle, PA; grandchildren Christopher Goodwill, Jennifer (Justin) Johnson, Curtis Goodwill, Tray and Tyler McConnell; great grandchildren Alexa and Stella Goodwill, Aubrey, Alivia and Arielle Johnson; two brothers Tom (Kathy) Sawyer of Ft. Mills, SC and Edward Sawyer of Davenport, FL and a sister Kathy (Tom) Dublinski of Lockport, NY.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Judith Sawyer and two great grandsons Bryce and Jack Goodwill.

The funeral will be held at 1pm Friday in the Lind Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 4-6 Thursday and for one hour prior to the service Friday in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Choose Life.